I like to think that over the last few months, I've evolved into a more seasoned blogger. I love stumbling upon new blogs and know right off the bat whether it's going to be a blog match-made-in-heaven or I'm never clicking this link again.
My criteria?
Design/Layout
I like a layout that is well-organized, cohesive and easy on the eyes. In fact, it's driving me crazy that my own design is not anything like I would like it to be. I'm trying to hold out until after the wedding so I have some pretty, new pictures to add. I've already scouted out my designer and am constantly on the lookout for more design inspiration!
These are some of my favorites:
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Pictures
I'm always drawn to blogs who give their readers a glimpse into their lives. After all, isn't that why blogging exists? I appreciate well-taken photographs, and even a couple blurry Instagram shots so I get an idea of my favorite bloggers day-to-day lives.
This is something I am also seriously lacking. In college, I was such a camera whore- I don't know what happened! But I am hereby resolving to take more pictures and let you all in on my terribly fascinating life :)
Font
This is huge for me. If your font is too scribbly, tiny, or just plain illegible- I'm onto the next one. One of my biggest pet peeves!
Extended absence
If you haven't blogged in weeks, it's a huge turn off for me. I know that life gets crazy, busy, hectic and blogging is usually the first thing to fall to the wayside, but I like to invest in people who keep me up to date! Blogger friends mirror real-life relationships in that way.
Cats
I'm a dog person. And you should be, too.
Lack of substance
I'm a Pinterest troll, but if that's all your posts pertain to, I'm moving on. The best posts are heartfelt, emotional and genuine words. Written by honest, authentic and beautiful people. I always try to squeeze in posts that generally reflect my current state to break up the superficial, trivial, "fluffy" stuff.
These are all things I vow to work on as I continue my journey to Blogger Extraordinaire!
I'll be committing one of my own cardinal sins over the next few days: being absent.
But I promise to be back next week with all kinds of bridal shower porn for you to feast your eyes on.
See you then!
Hahaha, I'm a dog person too and I laughed so hard at that. Cat people are ...interesting aha.
ReplyDeleteTotally agreeing with your rules even though I break most of them. I'd love to have a better blog design but I'm really busy, really uncreative and not even close to being tech savvy. Someday!
I'm always afraid that a cat will come and try to murder me in my sleep...they creep me out.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I agree with all these, especially the design and pictures part. Pictures look good in the X-Large size so you can see them. Small pictures are a turn off too, just because I have really crappy eyes and can't see.
Couldnt agree more!!
ReplyDeleteI also remove blogs from my follow list if they haven't blogged in a while.. Two other things about blogs that bother me? the captcha and music.. I rarely comment more than once on a blog if there is a captcha, and the music always prevents me from following..
ReplyDeleteWell, you've got the dog person covered in See Beautiful. You also have a positive, always-trying-to-inspire craft of writing and sharing. Blogging used for good rocks to us at See Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy seeing beautiful!
http://seeabeautifulworld.blogspot.com/
Im totally a dog person as well :-)
ReplyDeleteand I agree, if the persons layout or font hurts my eyes or brain then I won't be a regular reader. I had someone do my layout a few months ago but am thinking of redoing it again for a cleaner layout in a few months, Its just so hard to find someone to do a really great job.
I agree about the dog thing :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
-Lianne
a content housewife