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Welcome to the weekly blogging tip and Saturday Sharefest comment game! This week I’m talking about spring cleaning your blog.
Take a deep breath. Smell that warm, fresh, spring air? Now take a big sniff of your blog. Does it smell stale? Messy? Not so fresh? I’ve got a challenge for all the SITStas this week. It’s time to Spring Clean your blog.
Here’s what I’d like you to do this week (or at least this month):
- Take a good look at your blog header. If you’re using a boring default header, it’s pretty simple and inexpensive to create a header that helps convey your blog’s personality. There are tools and instructions here, here, here, and here. At the very least, be sure you have a catchy, concise blog title and tag line.
- Go over your sidebar content with a fine-tooth comb. Clear off anything that is not current or useful to your readers. When it comes to sidebars, less is more. Let your post content do the talking and your blog will shine.
- Review your post formatting. It’s easiest on your readers’ eyes when your font is in a consistent size and aligned to the left (or justified). When a post is created with many different size fonts, different colors, or centered text, it’s tough to read and may make it less likely a visitor will return.
- Make sure there is a prominent link or sidebar widget to your “About” page so your users can learn about you, follow you and contact you easily.
Now let’s play a game! Here are the rules for the SITS Saturday Sharefest:
- Leave a comment here with a link to one of your best blog posts (or just your main URL if you prefer).
- After you leave your comment, visit the link of the person who commented BEFORE you.
- Comment on their post and be sure to say “Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest” in your comment.
Now, go leave some comments! And please visit my blog, Mom Improvement.
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Ha! I love these *spring cleaning* blog tips. I know I’ve got some dusting to do. =)
Have a great weekend, ladies!
-Aimee
.-= Aimee @ Ain’t Yo Mama’s Blog´s last post: Foodie Friday: (Really) Authentic Afghanistan Cuisine =-.
Happy Saturday ladies!
.-= Maya´s last post: The Breastfeeding Post That Broke the Internet =-.
Happy Spring Cleaning!
.-= Jill´s last post: That’s My Boy! =-.
Wow, I am still awake!
CRAZY!
off to visit the FB!
.-= Jody from Mommy Moment´s last post: $49.99 Leap Frog Digital Camera GIVEAWAY! =-.
I am ready to go to bed… Goodnight all enjoy your Saturday!
.-= Juliana’s PCOS Journey´s last post: Pure Delight… Blue Delight =-.
I really need to do this! Thanks for the tip!
.-= Heather ´s last post: 100 Calorie Snack Packs~ Homemade! =-.
Yeah, I could probably do with a bit of a sidebar tidy-up…
.-= Lisa in Oz´s last post: The Precious =-.
WHOOOP I made top 10!!!!!!!! I dont believe it…
.-= Emma at Toddler Awesome´s last post: 2010 Ultimate Blog Party!! =-.
WOW, what a lucky day I am in the top ten.
Happy Saturday to everyone.
Please, STOP BY to know me a little bit more! You will not regret, xxxMsBabyPlan
.-= msbabyplan´s last post: The Party Is Here and Nowhere Else! =-.
Can’t believe it’s Saturday aaaaagain, time just flies!
I wrote a post about online friendships this week, it seems have to have struck a chord with many of my Mama readers. Have a peek if you get a chance and tell me what you think
http://hozwaa.blogspot.com/2010/04/are-online-friendships-really-just-for.html
.-= Holly Homemaker´s last post: 1-Hundred. =-.
Wow I am in the top 10, what a lucky day!
Happy Saturday to you all!
Please Stop by to know a little bit about the plan!
xxxMsBabyPlan
.-= msbabyplan´s last post: The Party Is Here and Nowhere Else! =-.
Happy Saturday, I am in the top 10, hurray! Please come and know a little bit about the plan!
Oh man, the header has been on my list forever. Time to get on it!
Hello everyone, Happy Saturday to you all!
.-= MsBabyPlan´s last post: The Party Is Here and Nowhere Else! =-.
Hello everyone! I can’t believe in the top, WOW what a great position. Hope Saturday is sunny for all of you! Enjoy it.
Please stop by to read a little bit about the PLAN!
.-= MsBabyPlan´s last post: Thoughtful Wednesday: Will I Change? =-.
hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
.-= Satakieli´s last post: Linguine with Fresh Tomato Sauce =-.
Twitter: fromtracie
says:
Wow…this is the earliest I have made it here on a Saturday!!
Hope y’all have a great one!
.-= Tracie´s last post: -Project 365 Week 15 =-.
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. We’ve got beautiful sunshine today, it really feels like spring. Spring cleaning, though, is not my favourite activity
Happy Saturday! Great post.
.-= HilLesha ´s last post: Amber Pollard Review and Giveaway =-.
Spring Cleaning my blog is #1 on my to-do list this Monday… overhauling everything!!
In the meantime… I was sleep deprived, on pain pills, and vlogged an answer to the latest mailbag Friday. Glad I don’t get embarrased easily!! (vlog involves me singing 80′s music and gaga in to my hairbrush). Also, announced the winner of the Bear Naked granola contest in the newest vlog!
http://www.designerwife.com
Happy Weekend!
Linds
Nice post! Have a good weekend!
http://misplaced-indulgences.blogspot.com/
xox
.-= Shihaam´s last post: Review: The Devil Wears Prada =-.
I so need to do this. I have a bad habit of joining all these little communities and having to put their button on my sidebar, only to not have time for them and not get much traffic from it anyway.
.-= Wendy (The Local Cook)´s last post: Ultimate Blog Party – Come on in! =-.
Great tips for a newbie like me! Thanks!
Happy BEAUTIFUL Saturday everyone! Hope it’s a good weekend for you.
.-= Luschka´s last post: I’m a Gaga Mama =-.
i hope everybody is enjoying the beautiful sunshine!!
SO happy that it’s the weekend!
.-= Brandy´s last post: Hello Stranger, Yes I Would Like a Lollipop and a Ride! =-.
Twitter: fromtracie
says:
It is 4:20 am….why am I still awake?
You know me…..Just one more blog!!! (and this time I mean it, because I’ve got to go to bed!!)
.-= Tracie´s last post: -Project 365 Week 15 =-.
Happy Saturday everyone!
.-= BlackEyedDog´s last post: Paris – This Is What It Feels Like =-.
Celebrating 2 wonderful kids’ birthdays today!
.-= Deb´s last post: We interrupt your regularly scheduled gibberish =-.
Happy Saturday everyone! My best post? I don’t know, but I’m leaving my general link so you can come by and chose your favorite post…
Have a blessed weekend!
.-= Deia´s last post: Weekend fill-in – I wants… =-.
good day dear sistas
.-= erum´s last post: Road side snap shots =-.
Twitter: fromtracie
says:
Have a wonderful Weekend!
.-= Tracie´s last post: -Project 365 Week 15 =-.
As always, I appreciate the tips!
I’m working on Grace today.
.-= GlowinGirl´s last post: A Reminder of Grace =-.
I’m ahead of the game for once… I did a deep clean of my sidebars the other day… could probably go back for more though, morning sickness is still keeping me off the computer as much as I’d like to be there… so Hubby is subbing in today at AB – drop by and show him some love
.-= Heather ~ Acting Balanced Mom´s last post: Guest Post by Heather’s Hubby =-.
Well good morning ladies! Happy Saturday!
My favourite post from this week: http://bubbleboo-thethoughtbubble.com/?p=1321 My Little Mister Orange (really, you need to read it to understand!)
Have a wonderful weekend
.-= bubbleboo @ The Thought Bubble´s last post: I Feel Grumpy, Oh So Grumpy… =-.
love all these tips! Thanks
Have a lovely weekend and if you want visit my giveaway
http://adiaryoflovely.blogspot.com/2010/04/very-fab-giveaway.html
xoxo
.-= Helena´s last post: A pirate collection =-.
Good morning SITStas!
I hope everyone has a terrific weekend!!
.-= Jeannie´s last post: Post-It Note Tuesday =-.
Wishing everyone a very happy Saturday. May we all have a safe and happy Saturday!
.-= Jennifer´s last post: Book Tour & Review: Small Change by Sheila Roberts =-.
It’s WO*IMA time again! Your WOrds, my IMAge = WO*IMA
Please give me your WOrds!!!
.-= BLOGitse´s last post: your WOrds my IMAge = WO*IMA #62 =-.
It’s Saturday!
My latest post is Great Posts of the Week:
http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2010/04/great-posts-i-came-across-this-week_10.html
I have had fun visiting other blogs as part of the Ultimate Blog Party:http://www.5minutesformom.com/19667/ultimate-blog-party-2010/
I have a giveaway that ends today that has low numbers. It is for a wooden spelling toy. Please stop by and enter:http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2010/03/spin-and-spell-from-mother-may-i.html
I just picked one of my favorites from this week.
http://fortheloveofnaps.blogspot.com/2010/04/it-is-all-up-to-you.html
Happy Saturday!
I HAVE been wanting a new header lately… gotta bug a friend who is good at making them…
Great idea to ‘spring clean’ our blogs…I definitely need to at least rearrange my sidebars, they’re getting kinda messy! Hope you all have a fabulous Saturday!
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.-= Tutus and Tantrumns´s last post: P-Daddy went away for 6 weeks and left behind a little surprise
These are GREAT tips! I agree with all of them but especially the font one. I see so many blogs with small font and different color font that I can barely read. Also I think white font on black background is very hard to read. Thanks for sharing.
My latest post:
http://thismamaworksit.com/2010/04/09/ebay-seller-spotlight-series-frantic-mommy-an-amazing-ebay-selling-mom/
Good Morning and Happy Saturday!
.-= Carrie @ Dittle Dattle´s last post: Boys’ Bathroom =-.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!
http://mrsblogalot.blogspot.com/2010/04/screw-that-cap.html
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I’ve been Spring cleaning my blog this week. Your tips are great. I’ll go back again and take another fresh look! I hope everyone is having a great Saturday. It’s sunny and warm here in the UK, and I’m enjoying a nice cup of tea! Sending glitter and smiles, Emma. x
.-= Mimi and Tilly´s last post: Swags, and Swatches and Silks. Oh, my! =-.
Thanks for the Spring cleaning blog tips! Happy Saturday!
.-= Stacie B.´s last post: Free Beverage At Punch Pizza =-.
I spring clean my blog every few months, hate it getting cluttered up!
I’ve got a giveaway and freebie available on my blog right now, a cool digital storyboard can be downloaded and enter the giveaway for $10 to spend in my digital scrapbooking store.
http://cherishcollages.com/2010/04/ultimate-blog-party-2010/
.-= Barbara´s last post: Ultimate Blog Party 2010 =-.
Just reading some blogs real quick before I go get my eyes examined and get my first pair of bifocals. I guess I might as well pick up some Depends while I’m at it, huh?
.-= AngieB´s last post: New Work Plan =-.