fourcatmom Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) I started my blog about 6 months ago and I have to admit that I really enjoy having it and sharing it. I am still fairly new to blogging and would like to make it better. I am still playing around with the main title and picture and can't seem to get it centered. I would love to have multiple pictures across the top but can't seem to figure that out either. Do you have any positive feedback you can share with me so that I might be able to improve the blog? Do you like the name? My kids think it's dorky:001_huh:. Should I change it? I like it because it is the one part of the day that is always the same for us. I can always count on our morning hugs and our goodnight kisses. I also think it has something to do with homeschooling as I want my relationship to stay strong as my girls grow into their teens. It's the little moments of the day that we remember and treasure the most. :001_smile: Thanks in advance! :tongue_smilie: www.morninghugsandgoodnightkisses.blogspot.com Edited February 11, 2012 by fourcatmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Island Academy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I took a look and I think you're doing a great job so far! I like the natural colors you use for a background, and I always enjoy blogs with lots of clear, relevant photos. You're not too wordy and that's good, too. While very in depth posts have their place, I don't always have the time to linger. Your sidebars aren't too busy either. I think that playing around a bit will help you see any changes you want to make over time. As far as the name, it has a great meaning for you, and that's what counts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Island Academy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 AND you have a guinea pig!! You can't go wrong with a guinea pig on your blog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverFamily Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I will start with the disclaimer that I am not an expert on blogs ( I don't even have one). I have to say that I really like the name. I think it is very clever. I also like that you have a lot of pictures on your blog. Pictures always seem to make blogs more enjoyable to read because you can SEE what the person is talking about not just READ about it. Your blog looks great ! :D Sorry that probaly wasn't very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 AND you have a guinea pig!! You can't go wrong with a guinea pig on your blog! That made me laugh. Where is the "like" button? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I like your name. I think it's very cute and does say something nice about maintaining relationships. I do think a different font for your posts would make them easier to read. If you look at my blog - I have a header with multiple pictures surrounding the title. In order to do this I put it together as one jpg file which can be done using Photoshop, Word, Powerpoint or a few other programs. After bringing the pictures I wanted into a new document and arranging them the way I liked with the text (a text box), do a Save As and choose the jpeg option. Then in blogger - Go to the design screen and choose Layout. Click to edit the header. Browse and find your jpg file on your computer and download it. At the bottom of the screen, check the box that says "instead of title and description". Where your title falls depends on which template you are using but can be played around with a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 I will start with the disclaimer that I am not an expert on blogs ( I don't even have one). I have to say that I really like the name. I think it is very clever. I also like that you have a lot of pictures on your blog. Pictures always seem to make blogs more enjoyable to read because you can SEE what the person is talking about not just READ about it. Your blog looks great ! :D Sorry that probaly wasn't very helpful. That's okay. I am looking for any feedback even if you are just looking at it. That still counts! Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I like it overall. The theme is pretty. I found it painful to read that font, though. You could use it in titles and on the sidebar, then use a font that's easier on the eyes in the text boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I don't know what size monitor you have but most people have larger ones now. If you want, you could go in and widen your template. That would make it so you can enlarge your photos and your font in the posts. That's what I see a lot of now. Wider templates and big pictures. You've done a great job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 I like your name. I think it's very cute and does say something nice about maintaining relationships. I do think a different font for your posts would make them easier to read. If you look at my blog - I have a header with multiple pictures surrounding the title. In order to do this I put it together as one jpg file which can be done using Photoshop, Word, Powerpoint or a few other programs. After bringing the pictures I wanted into a new document and arranging them the way I liked with the text (a text box), do a Save As and choose the jpeg option. Then in blogger - Go to the design screen and choose Layout. Click to edit the header. Browse and find your jpg file on your computer and download it. At the bottom of the screen, check the box that says "instead of title and description". Where your title falls depends on which template you are using but can be played around with a bit. I will try that this afternoon. I bet my 9 yo knows exactly how to do this.:tongue_smilie: Good idea about the font. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Off to a soccer game. Thanks for all the great suggestions so far! I will try to change the font when I get back. It's pretty to me but if it hurts to read it - then it's silly:tongue_smilie: That's why I wanted the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenangelcat Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Increase your photo size. The palette is a little dark for my eyes. Nothing wrong with the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iucounu Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Your blog is extremely "tall". The title and main photo make the start of the content fall below the edge of my screen when it first comes up. Also, after scrolling down just a tad, each article is exremely vertically laid out again ("tall") and the space on both sides is completely wasted. I'd work on more efficient use of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Thank you for all the comments. Off to work on it some. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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