Importance of Blog Layout Design

[Aokiysl]

I totally agree, layout means everything, I'm still trying to figure out one that works for me because I definetly skip over one's that hurt my eyes.

[kmcgiveron]

mmmmmhmmm!!

I have changed my layout a few times now...mostly it was a battle between the header and background.....I think I'm now finally okay with it. Basically don't stick with the first edition because once you sleep on it you realize it's not quite right.

[b4db0y]

i too posted a similar post on my blog @ techuse.net/2009/02/what%e2%80%99s-in-a-template.html

[ishan]

Originally Posted by Aokiysl

I totally agree, layout means everything, I'm still trying to figure out one that works for me because I definetly skip over one's that hurt my eyes.

What? Layout means everything!

Layout is not everything. Instead, in bloging, there is no single most dominant factor. Everything has own importance. Content is important, Design is imortant and interaction is important too.

You can have best designed blog in world but without content, no one will pay attention!

[avflox]

I'm with you kmcgiveron. Looks are everything when it comes to blogs. That and spelling.

[kmcgiveron]

Oh my spelling is a must. Wayne Sutton needs to spell check, I caught a lot of errors in one of his last posts... at that professional stage I am a little shocked there were any.

[worldofmeh]

I agree with OP. Appearance is a vital aspect of a successful blog. Content is, however, more vital. While appearance may catch new readers, content is what holds them and brings them back for more. The best thing is to have a clean, easily navigable site loaded with full, engaging content.