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a_janneyGood review of top 10 mistakes
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nyklsmWeblogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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On the main page for each category, highlight that category's evergreens as well as a time line of its most recent postings.
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jakks Weblogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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era eGuess how many of these guidelines de.lirio.us violates ...?
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Alica UnruhBasic rules for blog writing with links to more in-depth articles on the topic
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Rebecca HatherleyBlogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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Krista LeopoldMore good advice for the blog
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Paula FitzpatrickWeblogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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Christina DiMicelliBlogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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Barnabas TothWeblogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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eyal matsliahexcellent tips on blog writing and design
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That said, the basic rationale for "about us" translates directly into the need for an "about me" page on a weblog: users want to know who they're dealing with.
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- It offers a more personable impression of the author. You enhance your credibility by the simple fact that you're not trying to hide. Also, users relate more easily to somebody they've seen.
- It connects the virtual and physical worlds. People who've met you before will recognize your photo, and people who've read your site will recognize you when you meet in person
2. No Author Photo
Even weblogs that provide author bios often omit the author photo. A photo is important for two reasons: - It offers a more personable impression of the author. You enhance your credibility by the simple fact that you're not trying to hide. Also, users relate more easily to somebody they've seen.
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L@jost EU projectBlogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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Gary BurgeWeblogs are a form of website. The thousands of normal website usability guidelines therefore apply to them, as do this year's top ten design mistakes. But weblogs are also a special genre of website; they have unique characteristics and thus distinct usa
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doug_lssTop 10 Blogging Mistakes - 1. No Author Biographies . No Author Photo 3. Nondescript Posting Titles 4. Links Don't Say Where They Go 5. Classic Hits are Buried 6. The Calendar is the Only Navigation 7. Irregular Publishing Frequency 8. Mixing Topics 9. Fo
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Nicolas HoizeyWeblogs are a form of website. Normal website usability guidelines therefore apply to them, as do this year's top ten design mistakes. But weblogs are also a special genre of website; they have unique characteristics and thus distinct usability problems.
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kevin whitedThis ought to be the preface of the styleguide for serious weblogs. Classic stuff.
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A related mistake in this category is to use insider shorthand, such as using first names when you reference other writers or weblogs. Unless you're writing only for your friends, don't alienate new visitors by appearing to be part of a closed clique. The Web is not high school.
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A related mistake in this category is to use insider shorthand, such as using first names when you reference other writers or weblogs. Unless you're writing only for your friends, don't alienate new visitors by appearing to be part of a closed clique. The Web is not high school.
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Austin LunaWeblogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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One of a weblog's great benefits is that it essentially frees you from "Web design." You write a paragraph, click a button, and it's posted on the Internet. No need for visual design, page design, interaction design, information architecture, or any programming or server maintenance.
Blogs make having a simple website much easier, and as a result, the number of people who write for the Web has exploded. This is a striking confirmation of the importance of ease of use.
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Carlos SantosJakob Nielsen
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Weblog Usability: The Top Ten Design Mistakes
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Andrew WhiteBlogs are often too internally focused and ignore key usability issues, making it hard for new readers to understand the site and trust the author.
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