Is my blog design a bit off?

[Nadzmc]

Hey guys, I was just thinking whether anyone could offer me any help with their opinion on my blog design?

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Originally, I wanted to create my own unique design. And I've done it, now I tend to feel there's something that turn the visitors off. Any response is greatly appreciated.

[knubbl]

It looks good to me.. but I think it might be a bit too flashy. You know what I mean? At least the very top is too flashy in my opinion.
Your content is useful too so that shouldn't be the problem.

[kellymccausey]

It's too much. I don't know where to look. 'Put off' is a good description. I would tone things down a bit.

What is your primary objective for a visitor? Make sure that that is clear

[jyale]

might call me crazy but i really like it..

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[Master_Networker]

some of your content overlaps.. and there is a lot of content that just seems randomly placed...

I guess I would also ask the same question..

who is your target audience...

what is you "primary" objective..

and what is the first thing you want your blog visitors to know?

[ConnieFoggles]

I like your posts. They're easy to follow and helpful but the design is just too much for me. Maybe toning it down a bit would make people realize that you're a serious blogger. I see that you've added the sidebar tabs. That's good, but maybe take out the yellow stars?

[Shadow]

I like it, it all just seems to come together and make sense. Good stuff!

[Karaoke Hen]

Looks like it has a lot of interesting and useful information, but a bit loud.. maybe tone down all of the graphics and animations.

[Nadzmc]

Thank you for the great feedback guys! You guys rock!

[Tropper]

I like it but I can see what you mean about the "put off". The problem is that your blog doesn't start until almost half way down the page. People are reading your blog and come back for more because there is something to read. Not to be bombarded by tons of ads and other flashy stuff. Make the posts (which are really good) the focal point of the blog.

Tropper
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