Design & Layout

I like the overall look and feel of the site. Blogging Startup has a simple, uncluttered design. The bright colors draw me in. It’s well-organized, with tabbed pages for contests, archives, advertising, site policies, and about/contact info. I like its prominent search box at the top, and the oversized RSS icon. It has just a few ads and would not be overpowered with a few more. Jim already knows that his blog would benefit from a unique logo and that’s really my only suggestion having anything to do with design.

Content

Jim’s writing style is conversational with a touch of humor. He’s a good writer, which makes his blog an easy read. Most of his posts link out to other blogs, as well as have reader comments, so he’s doing a phenomenal job of reaching out AND drawing people in. My only suggestion here would be to post more frequently, if possible.

It feels kind of strange reviewing another blog when mine needs so much work. I’m “shopping” for a new three-column theme with more color and fewer limitations. This one has a few quirks with how the sidebar handles widgets, and with only two-columns, it’s impossible to fit everything in that I’d like to see above the fold. But enough about this blog …

Please head on over to Blogging Startup and check out this blog for yourself.