The Blog Review Connection

[Michele Martin]

I know that a lot of members of the community would love to get feedback on their blogs. I also know that a lot of people here would be willing to give that feedback. I'm setting up this forum to help people connect with one another specifically for a blog audit/review session.

If you're interested in offering your services as a blog reviewer, I'm going to suggest that you leave your name and an email link, along with the time period for when you're willing to do a review.

If you want someone to review your blog, leave your name, a link to your blog and the time frame for doing the review.

Hopefully we can start facilitating the connection process this way.

[Allison]

Hmmm...personal touches would be a good idea. I am trying to reach people in my age group so personal/fun bits about myself and in the blog would probably draw them in. I was also feeling like my blog was a bit too professional in a way that makes people read but not necessarily engage or want to know more. Thanks for the advice!

Allison

[Nadiva Olivier]

Friends
I would be very happy if someone could review my blog and tell me how is it going. My blog is on Brazil market and the target is foreign people. The idea is give information to whom want to know something more about the country, their businesses areas, the opportunities, politics and so on. The address is coachnadiva.wordpress.com. My name is Nadiva Olivier and my email is [e-mail]. I appreciate very much any help from you, pro bloggers or even bloggers in the start up phase. Hugs from Brazil. Nadiva

[Talia Carbis]

Hi Nadiva,

You have a really specialised blog, which is a good thing, but it mean that you will need to really market it well to the people you are trying to 'sell it to'. Perhaps if your URL was more specific to bravil, and not to you, then you might get more traffic?

One of the things I really love about your page is that there is a photo on nearly every post. This adds interest to the site. Would you conisder a photo page, to add more interest to your site, and so people can know a little more about brazil?

Your theme must stretch to suit people's screens, and on my 1680 x 1050 screen that's a LONG way for my eyes to go!! Maybe try a different theme?

I would like to see a little more on your about page, but i do like the technorati link, it's always a good idea to make those things easy for people to access. Have you thought of doing it on the front page, in a widget?

Your content is informative, but to be completely honest, because it's not an interest of mine, I have hardly read it. Maybe think more about your writing style, and possibly write shorter posts? Also, i'd like to see some links to articles you're read about the subject you're writing about, and also links to other interesting sites. :-)

Hope that helps and that I didn't sound mean!!

[Nadiva Olivier]

Wow, Talia, how great advices you gave me! Now I am fully involved in the 5 days/tasks you have suggested. 1 - URL more specific; 2 - Create a Photo page; 3 - Change theme; 4 - Technorati in a widget in the front page; 5 -Revew writing style. It is not the 31 Days Project but it is much better because it is on my own project. I started writting months ago and had no idea of what people would think about it, except some dear friends that visited it and let their comments. Thank you so much. I will return soon, with changes made. Hope you visit Brazil once and I can help you somehow. Hugs! Nadiva.

[Colleen Sheridan]

Hi folks, I've been blogging for about two months now..on a business topic..commercial real estate. Yes, it is boring, but I think there is a great need out there so new brokers can learn about the business, tenants can understand how to get a fair deal from landlords and just some all around general information on topics of interest. I would love it if you would look at my blog MySquareFeet Blog and tell me if there is a way to imprive it, get more traffic from a general small business audience and just do an all around better job of being an interesting business source. Some company is pitching me on paying them to improve my ranking, but I am skeptical about that and think I should be able to figure it out myself.

[littlesapphire]

I'm not sure if this topic is still active, but I would love for anyone to look over my blog and tell me what you think it needs. It's relatively new, and I'm trying to establish some routines and a general style for it. It started as a blog to post my art only, but I quickly decided I wanted to post art advice, art news, and art reviews as well. It's called Everyday Magic.

[katana]

Hey, I'm Kat ([e-mail]) I've got a 5 month old blog at http://www.toughgirl101.com .

I would love to get some feedback on it!

My blog is mostly personal and it's actually supposed to chronicle my running/working out and rock climbing/bungee jumping/rappelling adventures which have unfortunately been put on hold because of my knee problems so now it's about my surgery recovery so I can get back to the aforementioned activities.

I'd love any kind of feedback.

[Talia Carbis]

I thought you peeps might be interested in this: http://verveearth.com

It uses Google Maps, and you can find blogs from different places around the world.

Lots of fun for finding blogs near you etc.

[Mike Ryder]

Hey Luke. I'll take a look at your blog this week. I'll let you know if I have any new feedback that could help you.

[pnichols]

Hi all,
I have just joined the 31 Day Challenge and being on Day 2, I would love to get some feedback about my blog from an experienced blogger so that I can complete an audit. Would someone be willing to take a look for me? Thanks, Paul

[Als]

I just started blogging and would like to get some feedback and also give feedback.
My name is Als Simmons. I don't have much of a time frame.
My blog is called Theories of Anything - http://lion-essence.blogspot.com/

Many Thanks

[Colin Becker]

Hello All,

I've recently joined a re-run of the 31 Days to Better Blogging project via Sue Waters and here. My current blog 'We Can Work IT Out' is my third go at blogging and is one that I really want to develop over a long period of time (I guess they all say that!).

After 4 days working through Day 1 of the project, I'm ready for Day 2 which is to Run a First Time Reader Audit on Your Blog.

I would really appreciate it if someone could do an audit on my blog.
Thank you, Colin