A couple of weeks ago I announced that I would pick 2-3 blogs to do quickie blog reviews - a 5-10 minute screencast video to point out a few things bloggers can do to boost the effectivness of their blogs.
I got over 130 entries! As much as I would like to, I just didn't have time to look at every blog that was submitted to decide which to choose. I had my VA create a spreadsheet with all the names and blog URLs and then I used random.org to choose 3 numbers. The winners have to agree to let me post the reviews publicly, here on this blog and on video distribution sites like YouTube and Vimeo, as well as on my Facebook page.
The first blog I've reviewed is the Chronic Illness Coach blog published by Tom Robinson. I went a tad overboard and instead of picking 3-5 things to point out, I gave Tom at least 8 things he can tweak on his blog to make it more effective for his business. Thank you, Tom Robinson, for submitting your blog and letting me share the blog review with your fellow bloggers. [click here if you cannot see the video]
Learn more about my blog review program - a 75 minute one on one live webinar (you get a video of the session).
If you have comments or questions about the blog review, please post them in the comment below.
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I thought your comments were right on - especially the suggestion to change the theme, add a photograph and to move the search bar up. A couple more thoughts:
- use the "continue" feature to break up long posts and therefore preserve more main page real estate
- add navigation to the bottom of the main page, not just the top
- Retitle "Archives" - call it something like "Previous Posts"
- Add a page called "How to post a comment on this blog" and explain how to do so or show a screen capture video about how to do so.
Your site is an excellent resource for bloggers - thanks for making this information available.
Jonathan Ginsberg
Atlanta,GA
Posted by: Jonathan | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 09:02 AM
Hi Denise,
As usual you conform to your high professional standards and give more than promised. I have read your work and watched your video comments more than once and was still happy to be reminded of these important points.
I agree with Mr. Ginsberg that your site is an excellent resource.
Posted by: Bruce Bair | Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Jonathan, thanks so much for your contribution to the blog review...add your tips are spot on.
Blog on!
Posted by: Denise Wakeman | Monday, February 15, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Thank you, Bruce, I appreciate your continued support and contributions to the blogging world.
Posted by: Denise Wakeman | Monday, February 15, 2010 at 07:49 AM
Being new to social nettworking and blogging for my business I find all help you post very helpful and will take on board when writing.
Posted by: Jose Jacobs | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 03:04 AM
Thanks Denise! After watching the video I went to my blog and made some tweaks. I think it flows a lot better now too.
Posted by: Evelyn Vincent | Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:35 PM
useful video, thanks Denise.
Posted by: Affiliate | Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 01:39 AM
Youre video both serves as a good source of information and a reminder.
Good job Denise!
Posted by: Small Business Coaching | Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 09:42 AM
As a newbie at blogging your information is always very helpful.
Posted by: Donald Bracco | Monday, September 12, 2011 at 06:05 AM