Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Choosing a Good Template for Blog : Step 3 to started blog


Once our blog is filled with some content, be worthwhile to consider the look / design of blog. Since the beginning of the blogspot template (if using blogger) is very simple and look less attractive.

Display and design blogs will somehow affect the visitors. Like guests, of course he will look for a moment the front yard of our house, our house view, living room and so forth. This will create a separate image in the eyes of visitors.

A good blog template, I think it must meet several elements.

1. Template worked well when used. 

Both from the beginning to the end of the process there are no obstacles.

2. Blog theme display in accordance with the concept of templates. 

There are so many free services available templates on the internet. But look for suitable for our blog, both in the use of background, header, sidebar, footer and more. There are many diverse options such as 1 column, 2 column, 3 column, newspaper style and much more.

3. Fast loading. 

The speed of the browser will also affect visitors to linger comfortable and was interested to read the content presented. When loading a long course, it is certain he will close the browser page that opens our blog or website.

4. Template size is not large. 

For this, we would be better to use the small template size. If we can under 10 Kb, the smaller the size of the template will help search engines in analyzing our blog.

5. Not too many widgets. 

At this point, the blog widget will add beautiful indeed our blog. But we have to selectively choose and use appropriate widgets to our blog. The more widgets that do not need to make visitors enjoy lazy in our blog, and will affect the loading well.

6. SEO friendly. 

This term is usually the first foundation in choosing a good template. The definition of these points is, at the time of loading will display the first content pages than the sidebar (left or right) to the footer. But if possible, use a template that can display the entire page with a quick blog.

7. Features simple navigation and easy to use. 

Sometimes, a lot of templates that are integrated with the navigation feature in it. This will assist visitors in enjoying our blog. We can use that feature and edit them as needed.

8. Use the code of template easy. 

This helps us to edit the look more beautiful to another. For the code used in a template, should be noted also how fast loading and how vital function for our blog.

9. Color and a sweet view. 

To order colors, try to look nice but do not make my eyes hurt. Use of the dominant color or too bright will make guests feel at home would not be long in our blog. Views and the composition is also noteworthy view.

10. Trying directly. 

This is the practice of effective measures. Very good if we ourselves know the advantages and disadvantages of the adapted template directly. So where we can improve and optimize the less the better.

In determining the template, no wonder we often have difficulty in selecting the most appropriate template to our blog. However, with practice and time will make us understand how to implement it.

Hopefully this article can be useful.

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