Blog Reviews

**Get Inspired** · 02-05-2010, 05:08 AM

Hey there webmaster world. I'm looking for reviews on my personal inspiration / motivation blog, although it's more of a web site. Originally I started it just for my personal notes, but I've decided to make it something more so other people can really benefit from it. We all need some good words!

* What do you like?
* What would you change?
* Do you like the color scheme?
* How would you rate the "readability" on a 1-10 scale (10 being very easy and comfortable to read)?

Frankly though whatever constructive criticism and input you have for my inspirational daily blog is happily and gratefully accepted!

Finally, if you want me to return the favor I can certainly review your site too if you want. Thanks.

**Knight13** · 02-05-2010, 09:26 PM

The gray bar at the very top is not going all the way to the right side. but other than that your site looks pretty good.

**Get Inspired** · 02-06-2010, 02:44 AM

Thanks a lot for the inpu knight13! I think youre referring to the banner that is required for the site though if Im not mistaken.

**Jessemn** · 02-16-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight13

The gray bar at the very top is not going all the way to the right side. but other than that your site looks pretty good.

Using Chrome 3.0, the gray bar looks fine to me.

About the site:
Layout: Love the color scheme. It's an interesting choice, but I think it works. I was never lost or confused about where to go, what to click, etc...

Personally, I wouldn't make any changes to the layout or the color scheme- I think you've got it.

Readability: First, I should point out I'm not exactly "into" motivational or inspirational blogs. However, I believe the biggest issue with your blog is the writing style.

For instance, I found the following paragraph confusing:

Quote:

People worry about all sorts of things. If you are like a lot of people, you know you often worry about junk you should not worry about at all! Unfortunately, many people do not know what they can do, or that they can indeed do anything at all.

Well, luckily for you there is something you can do. And that is to change your mental attitude, and one way is through positive affirmations or positive self talk. Shad Helmstetter, author of the incredibly well-received book "What To Say When You Talk To Yourself" quite literally wrote the book on positive affirmations and positive thinking. With this article I have included a list of positive affirmations excerpted from his book that can help solve your worry problems. This positive self talk can also be very effective affirmations for anxiety.

The grammer isn't "wrong" or anything, it's just lacking flow. Unfortunately, the only way to fix this is practice. A lot of practice. Avoid the use of "that", don't be afraid of contractions or commas, always write with the reader in mind- Things like this go a long way.

I think you've really done a nice job so far - Keep writing and don't give up

**Get Inspired** · 02-16-2010, 08:38 PM

Thanks a lot for your time. That was some great feedback.

**Trendle Ellwood** · 05:57 PM

I think your blog is looking good! It is crisp and clean, easy to read. I love how you added the dictionary definition of your theme.
What does it mean to get inspired?

in·spire [in-spahyuhr] -spired, -spir·ing.

–verb

to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence: His courage inspired his followers.
to influence or impel: Competition inspired her to greater efforts.
to produce or arouse (a feeling, thought, etc.): to inspire confidence in others.

I Am inspired!

I like the recent comments feature you have on the side wall.
I don't really like the big face of the person on the subscribe link, unless it is you, I think a picture of you would be nicer there.

I have just started an inspirational blog also. If you have time to feedback on it that would be great. <removed>

Good luck and hang on the bright side!

**MichaelZ** · 06:38 PM

Looks good. Now think of ways to keep one-time visitors coming back. That is always a challenge, I know. Perhaps some sort of test for visitors to take with updates day by day?

**sara john** · 03-24-2010, 05:07 PM

Your work is good if you are beginner. I appreciate you but work hard and do more for better .

**Get Inspired** · 03-28-2010, 09:45 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Ive been working hard at it!

**rockleeman** · 03-29-2010, 12:33 AM

I dont think it's bad..I'd believe if this was the type of site you were looking for(an inspirational site) then you'd be more inclined to probably navigate through some of its features...I think the layout theme is just about that inviting.pretty good site though. :-)

**Brisbaneman** · 03-29-2010, 02:09 AM

Looks good. Things like this just keep improving. Never rest.

**alex789** · 03-31-2010, 02:16 PM

great blog, but i dont like the design so much

**Get Inspired** · 04-07-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockleeman

I dont think it's bad..I'd believe if this was the type of site you were looking for(an inspirational site) then you'd be more inclined to probably navigate through some of its features...I think the layout theme is just about that inviting.pretty good site though. :-)

Thank you for the feedback. What would you change to make it better?

**tahoecale** · 04-30-2010, 05:23 PM

i did not like the green on the sides it was just not appealing to the eye i would change that but thats about it

**aurangzaib** · 06-22-2010, 01:53 PM

Good work done

**Get Inspired** · 06-28-2010, 02:36 AM

Well, the biggest noticeable change I made took place today, and that was the background color.

I made the background a lot lighter. Do you like it?

One of the biggest things I'm trying to work on is the readability. My personal development blog is meant to be read so I'm trying to make it very easy on the eyes.

How do you like the font type and size?

I've also done a lot of tweaking and stuff like widgets (the random article links at the bottom of the sidebar).

In general, what do you like? What would you change?

Thank you for your time and I do give each bit of feedback careful consideration. I appreciate it.

Here is the link to my Personal Development Blog - http://www.personal-development-training.com

**Get Inspired** · 07-08-2010, 05:13 AM

Okay, well I've made a lot of changes to my blog recently and I'd love to hear your feedback.

Please review my personal development blog http://www.personal-development-training.com!

I'd like to know what you think about anything -- layout, font, images, material, etc etc. Thank you.