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Everyone knows a dog lover, and in fact, maybe you are one yourself. Either way, I can’t think of a single person that won’t love this blog. Meet Diango the Pug, he is the ‘owner’ of this Pug Blog and he lives in the Netherlands with his person whom he affectionately refers to as “The One Who Feeds Diango Every Day”. The blog is written from the first ‘dog’ perspective, and it is a collection of ramblings and thoughts that attempt to prove us ignorant humans wrong on the notion that a dog’s life is NOT as easy as we all make it. Some of Diango’s recent ramblings include “The Top 10 Celebrity/Dog Look Alikes” (STRIKING, really!), a post about the “New Button” on the site which is a reference to his self-nomination for a Blogger’s Choice Award, “What the….?!?”, “Upside Down Tagging”, “Herrings and Other Things”, and my personal favorite “My Sincere Apologies” where he forces “The One Who Feeds Diango Everyday” to post an official notification of absence. You will have to read about what happened to his whereabouts on this misshaped day yourself…..

Navigation on this site is very easy. On the right sided navigation bar you will find links to all of these recent posts, links to the home page, various pug forums, archives, and categories. The categories section is adorable and includes photo contests, Not pug related, it’s a pug’s life, daily pug stuff, other pug things, pug videos, and even an entire section dedicated to how Diango spends his weekends. You will also find a wealth of pug related sites and other pug blogs, so if you are a pug lover, you will have some fun resources to peruse here. The blog also offers many photos of Diango’s Daily Doings all of which are relevant, and very appropriate to the “This is my life” theme.

I am going with a 3.4 here. The site obviously has some readership and I think it can be spiced up a bit. Uniqueness and content need no improvement, I love this “blog from a pug’s point of view” concept and it definitely stands out amongst the many pet blogs out there. The AdSense I think can be incorporated a little differently into the layout. I think the layout could use some spicing up, perhaps some dog themed background or motif. I am not sure how extravagant “The Person Who Feeds Diango” wants to go with site design, but something like an inside look at Diango’s dog house or throw pillow or something would be a very cute background shot. Also I think the title could be changed on the header, off the top of my head, possibly something to the effect of my previously mentioned “Diango’s Daily Doings”. I also wouldn’t mind seeing more activity, and if I wouldn’t mind it, then I know the readership won’t either. Maybe a post on Diango’s Daily Drama or something like that. I love the concept of the blog and make these suggestions as I just hate to see something unique and original sit idling in cyberspace. With a little bit of spice I think this blog could do very well and catch on with many more pug lovers.

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– Chrissie

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Ever find yourself in hysterics over a tv-spot? (aka commercial) Can’t think of one? How about those Mac vs. PC commercials. Smiling and nodding, right? ABC airs an hour long show each year on the funniest television commercials on air. And why? They are brilliant. Did it ever occur to you there are brilliant minds behind those maddnesses? Yes, writers are not just journalers, authors, poets, content producers, and film-makers, they are also highly accredited advertising creators. And they are some of the best writers out there. Why? Because they make you buy things, sometimes even before you want to. Meet Walter Burek creator of Inklings • The Copywriter’s Blog – The Writing, The Writers, The Ads, The Language! I stumbled across this blog when perusing the writer’s blogs. Walter is a copywriter who has learned his craft in some of the world’s best advertising agencies, and has many prestigious awards to back up his proclaimed talent. He decided to write a blog about copywriting because he’s good at it. And I agree, why not? He has in print epitomized every true writer’s ultimate objective: “learned to use the power of our language to communicate, stimulate, and motivate…” But you don’t need to see the trophies to believe him, stop in and read a few of his posts.

Many of his recent posts include the Copywriter’s Quote of the Week. My favorite was Number 18: “I have always believed that writing advertisements is the second most profitable form of writing. The first, of course, is ransom notes . . . .” You are going to have to visit the blog to see who is credited for that wit. Other posts include Hop Aboard the Alexa Train, Writing in the Green: 5 ways you Need to Be Kind to the Planet, Write and Write Again, and Good Copywriters don’t Use Shrunken Heads. You will also find an assortment of Miscellania’s where you will find a bounty of tips such as why you shouldn’t wear red when you are writing (as I quickly look down to examine today’s color palette), and should you or shouldn’t you be drinking that coffee during your musings. Again, I am not giving that one away here……

Navigation on this site is very easy. The posts are left marginalized with standard black text on white background. He has intelligent and appropriate pictures attached to the posts as well. On the right navigation bar you will find the RSS feed, Search Button, About Link (where you can get fees if you have a project, and also see his very impressive portfolio). Speaking of impressive, have a look at that blogroll! A writer’s buffet I tell you! That alone is evidence of the success his blog enjoys. You can also peruse some of the products he is advertising that is writing specific, and sign up for the site if you wish.

I am going to give this one a 3.8. There is something missing here, I am just not quite sure what it is. The site ranks well for content, naturally, and the appearance and navigation are extremely easy to work with. The advertising itself is not obtrusive, and I find the site itself is extremely unique. I liked the juxtaposition between the musings on writing and the here are my services elements. And in fact that is a brilliant marketing tool in itself. But perhaps the site needs just a little more marketing to increase the readership. It currently holds a 54 count readership and I think a few more would increase the comments and make it a little livelier perhaps. Overall, it’s on my bookmark list and I would definitely recommend it as a coffee break to any writer friend of mine.

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– Chrissie

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If you ever need to take a moment and just regroup for a second, I recommend that you bookmark the “Zest Life Blog” as a quickie “time out” during the work day, or any day really. This blog is called Zest for Life and is not just a blog, it also offers a host of other links and useful information. The purpose of the blog is to share insights into “creating Zest Life” and the author, J.D. Ramsay wishes this to be a sort of Zest Café platform for ideas exchange, thoughts sharing and a means to enhance your energy, health, and vitality. He offers Zest Life Strategies towards a happier, healthier, and more prosperous life. You can see this in just the first few recent postings: Choose your Life; Change your Life in One Hour; Lose Weight and Feel Great with Safe “Ex”; Why you have to Love your Fears; Instant Gratification, Happiness, and You; Healthy Environmental Choices for Life, Creating Healthy Immunity and Lifestyles, and a list of Favorite Blog Sites.

This blog is fairly new so navigation is very simple. At the top menu, take a minute to look around and get a feel for the Zest Life philosophy. You will read about the Zest Life Foundation, Resonance, Fitness, Lifestyle, and Health. The overall layout is very simple, which lends to the simplicity of the philosophies J.D. is trying to convey. Standard black text on white background with some color on the menu bar and the right sided navigation bar is in a very soothing light aqua color. Posts are left marginalized, and there is a right sided navigation bar with a search menu, and About box, an archive box, and a listing of the recent posts.

I am going to give this blog a 3, but I think this site and it’s “youth” are the only thing impeding a large readership. The content on this site is excellent, and very well written, J.D. is clearly an expert in the field. Navigation is simple and uniqueness scores very high as well. I would suggest adding some pictures to some of the post just to make them pop a little bit. I would also suggest adding a categories menu to the right navigation bar. I think there are enough topics in the niche to warrant it. Also if you research the categories correctly you can start getting good blog search engine traffic and normal search engines are more likely to pick up the threads if they are in appropriate categories. The titles are catchy and the content well-done that making the posts stand out should not be a difficult task. I think if the site develops a good readership some mild advertising would probably do very well for monetizing the site as well. The posts also need to be a little more frequent to maximize traffic to the blog and also to establish credibility with the readers. Right now there is about 8 posts between January and present on the front page. Posting a few more times a week may make a significant difference to the blog traffic. Otherwise, as I suggest, a highly recommended blog with some very useful food for thought. Consider it as relaxing as a glass of wine at the end of the day.

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– Chrissie

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