I have been blogging now for about 7 months and want to know what you think of my blog : )
I am not asking you to just be Nice and give me fluff… I really want honest answers!!
How does my blog look?
Is is user friendly?
Do you like the content?
What do you think about our reviews/giveaways?
Do you come back often?
Do you have any suggestions for me?
I really enjoy blogging and want my readers to enjoy my blog too. So I really want your feedback, suggestions, and tips on how to make my blog better and more enjoyable.
Or not even change a thing… although with growth comes change and development and since I still consider myself a newbie I know that this blog will grow and change!
So PLEASE leave your input in a comment for me!
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Melissa Rheinlander is a Momma to a beautiful, spunky, fun loving little girl. Lover of family, friends, books, Mexican Martinis, sometimes Bloody Marys or Margaritas, & Wine. Melissa has worked in publishing for years, helping International Best-selling authors. She is the owner of MSRheinlander Consulting as well as Biblio Babes.
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First, I am so sorry…I forgot to get over here before now. No excuse other than I forgot. Okay, here are my thoughts.
1. Update your headers like we talked about.
2. You have a lot of info on your sidebar. I would consider going to a 3 column template to help even your info out.
3. I know music is a personal preference but most info I have read was to leave it off of blogs. Personally, I mute my laptop when I come across music.
4. I love your colors, style and content. So maybe some easy tweaks. Remember, I am here to help you out anyway I can!
If you find a template on someones blog and you like it, let me know…we can work together to do something similar but personalized to you!
Happy Thursday! 🙂
I would say widen it out – its too narrow. Perhaps add pages for giveaways or blog roll to de-clutter your home page. I love the design and colour scheme though. I disagree about the music – I have a music player on mine which the reader has to press play on. This gives someone the choice. Auto-play is a no no though. I have visited site which drive me so mad I’m there for a minute and leave asap.
I’ll stress this now – I’ve only been bloggin since november and my blog is gettign the proffessional touch right now because the kind of colour scheme I prefer isn’t user friendly.
Good look to you. I’m following BTW – don’t know how but I found you via a friend of yours who was on a blog hop. You can find me at wordsisnysnc.blogspot.com – Shah. X
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. Looking forward to having a good look around your site too. I know I haven’t been here much, but as for feed back, I really love the side graphics, very beachy and cute. Everything looks very user friendly. It could be a little wider,(referring to a comment above) if it is possible to adjust your widths with this layout. But I like the color scheme (easy to read) and everything else. Keep up the good work, now, I am on to look around some more 🙂
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Love the colors/ sand dollar and starfish ~ how did you get those? ~ reviews, giveaways are always attraction I would think for most people ~ I like the narrower center myself ~ can quickly scroll and read much fast ~ but then again depends on what yu want to put on side bars ~ i am still ‘revamping’ my blog ~ From blog frog ~ cz ~ Come Share The Creative Journey at http://artmusedog.blogspot.com if you haven’t already ~ hugs and namaste, cz:)
Gosh, you are brave! I need to get the courage to ask these questions about my blog.
The biggest thing I (personally) don’t like on blogs is music. #1…can be startling if you are sitting quietly reading through blogs, #2 is annoying if you are listening to something else, #3 it seems to be the one time my computer will sometimes freeze if there is music to load with other programs running.
I look forward to seeing your feedback as well (curious as to what folks like!)
Sounds like you’ve gotten some great feedback. You’re going a great job for only blogging for seven months! You have so many followers!
You do have a lot of stuff on the side over there and I generally wouldn’t take the time to look at it all. It keeps going and going and going.
About the music, for me as a reader of blogs, I can’t stand it. I generally close out of the page and never get to the content. This is because I am usually in a place where music would be distracting to those around me. I usually keep my laptop on mute, but if I happen to forget I get kind of mad when loud music all of a sudden pops up!
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I would totally use the gift deposit to get some items from my etsy wishlist!
i'd buy either diapers or mama cloth in preparation for baby coming in january!
Food!
With the $25 prize, I would buy one or both (if I'm really good) of my chidlrens' halloween costumes! This one snuck up on me too quick this year! Jamie Andersonmsjamesteagall@yahoo dot com
http://www.mnmrheinlander.com/2011/09/book-review-imperium-caulborn-novel-by.htmlI posted a comment on a non-giveaway post.Jamie Andersonmsjamesteagall@yahoo dot com
a long overdue pedicure :0)
Put it towards Christmas shopping for my 4 kids
Put it towards Christmas shopping for my 4 kids
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i would probably spend it on fabric or a new sewing patternmrsnaweiss/at/aol.com
I would buy kids Halloween Costumes (Cheerless Cheerleader & Scooby Doo)Thanks for the Chance to winMomsfreebies@Insightbb.com
I have been saving up my PP money to get a Kelly Moore Bag. This would be a great help.
i have alot i want to get online for xmas so it would go toward that AWESOME (stacey dempsey in rafflecopter)staceyx at telus dot net
i'd save it! haha.
I'll put it towards CHristmas presents.huntandride@hotmail.com
I would use it towards a Halloween Costume for one of my sons.
i want a doohicky for my fiber business as in sheeps fiber and im daving
I want to buy some dinosaur wall hangings for my sons room.Mom's Misc Adventures
I'd put it toward my "Kelly Moore Bag" fund!emily@naptimeismytime.com
It will go with my other moolah, saving for a kindle. =)
I would use it for Christmas to help save on presents. I spent WAY too much last year and trying to get as much as I can for free this year.
We are huge movie buffs and have a big collection of DVD's–that's likely where any extra bit of $'s will go.bethelderton59 at gmail dot com
A wireless mouse!!
Re: book challenge. I read Eat, Pray, Love…really liked it!!(Rafflecopter round-up entry)
I probably would use it for groceries.hisprincess886 at yahoo dot com
I would use it to buy books!
I'd buy new clothing items or accessories.
Use it towards a much needed date night with husband babyjamesfound@gmail.com
I'd use it for Christmas gifts :)rachelsgiveaways @ gmail.com
i would use it for christmas presents!pokergrl8 at gmail.com
I will buy cloth diapers
I would use the $25 to buy christmas presents.holliister at gmail dot com
I would start buying Christmas presents
I'd put it towards Christmas gifts.bookloon at gmail dot com
I would love to put this towards Christmas shopping for my sons! I'm eyeing the Green Toys firetruck.
groceries!littleolliesmom@gmail.com
I would probably buy some WAHM made cloth diapers 🙂 – krystylwaechter@gmail.com
some new school clothes
I'd buy Bad Taste In Boys by Carrie Harris!
I'd buy new soil for my garden. :)thesuburbanjungle @gmail.com
I would use it towards gas and go a day trip. Thanks!
I would like to start my Christmas gift shopping so I won't have to do it all at once!colljerr at comcast dot net
I would put the money towards groceriesCarolyn H
I'll go out to eat on it.humanecats at gmail dot com (Ericka T)
I'd go out to eat on it.humanecats at gmail dot com (Ericka T)
It would definitely go towards Christmas presents – never too early!
I would stash it away for Christmas 🙂
My birthday is on Oct 10th and I'd spend it in a dinner date with my family.
I need to buy my 13 year old some clothes!sabrina rakdesradke1024 at gmail dot com
I am not sure what I want to buy with it yet. I am trying to save up money for Christmas purchases.phaedracamille@gmail.com
I would put the money towards a new pair of shoes.
I would use it towards Christmascshell090869@aol.com
I would put it towards a purse I really would love on esty.com 🙂
Probably groceries…unemployed for almost 2 years…every bit helps!
probably groceries…unemployed for almost 2 years. Every bit helps!
I would use it to pay bills or save it for Christmas gifts!thanks for the giveaway :)crazylicious85 at suddenlink dot net
I am saving up money for Christmas shopping from blogging & contests. It's my contribution to the family budget.
if i win, the prize will be added to our savings for Christmas !
If I win this money will be put toward Christmas presents for my 11 grandkids!
I'd probably use it to buy my son's new bike that he wants for his bday!gena1982 at yahoo.com
Christmas gifts for sure. It would come in handy. Thanks for the chance! Gloria
Christmas shopping for sure
I'd use it to buy birthday or Christmas gifts!
I'd probably end up using it on diapers since my daughter doesn't want to potty train. Sigh.texastypeamom at gmail dot com
I'd love to add to my book collection OR use it to buy Christmas presents!Thanks!reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com
I'd buy a cloth diaper for my baby that's on the way!
I would use it to buy books.
I would buy groceries.jmesparza821(at)gmail(dot)com
If I won this GC I would use it to buy Christmas gifts!
books, books and more books ^^
I would buy a new book…
I would give this to one of my sons for Christmas. Cheryl cjabdelnour@hotmail.com
I would be using the money for christmas presents!!
I would put it towards Christmas presentsalsmalu at hotmail.com
Books for my ereader!
I * want * to go to Sephora and use it toward a Clarisonic. I will likely use it to pay down student loans 😉 (IF I win!). Thank you! Angela Sue Gross
Something for my kids I'm sure :)jandplee@att.net
shirleyLike to save it for Christmas.supergrand2009@yahoo.com
school books for my nephew in college.sweetpea0861@yahoo.com
I would use my $25 for Christmas.joycemlinek1@yahoo.com
I would use it to buy gifts for Christmas!
I would use it for Christmas
I'd probably use it for Xmas gifts for my family. Thanks for the opportunity!
Baby clothes
I would use this to pay a bill.
We are expecting DS#2 in November so I would probably spend it on some new baby items.
I would use it to help buy us a playpen!Christyn
I would buy groceries with the $25
I would spend it on holiday gifts for my girls.
Groceriescaryn9802 at yahoo dot com
I would use it for Christmas gifts.
I would put it towards Christmas gifts.
I'd get some newborn diapers for baby #2 due in December 🙂
I would shop for a birthday present for my son! He's turning 8 in a few weeks. Thanks for the chance to win!mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
i would put it towards a new kitchen aid mixerpkeintz@gmail.com
I'd put this money towards our family's new tv purchase!
I would use it to buy Christmas gifts
I would buy a couple of books!xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com
I would order me a book or two.Judymagnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com
Probably Christmas! hannahavery85 at yahoo dot com
Probably booksirbratb(@)gmail(.)com
I'm doing some early Christmas shopping!
I would start buying Christmas gifts.andrea2russia@hotmail.com
I'd put it towards Christmas gifts.couponcookie at gmail dot com
Toner!!Whirlwind of Surprises
I would use the $25 Paypal cash to by crowns for my son's Wizard101 account.
I would put it towards Christmas gifts Holly Hennessy Swint astroqueen67@hotmail.com
Christmas gifts! Can't believe it's already that time of the year!nhartmann54 at gmail dot com
I cash it out and use it for groceries
i would buy some cat food!
i would buy some booksgalyettina at yahoo dot com
I'd use it for gifts!
dinner out for family!
I would use it for Christmas presents for the kids.Maggie at tethered mommy dot com
Christmas for my daughter!hmahan_0529 @yahoo dot com
buy some Corelle warethanksaunteegem@yahoo.com
I'd save it for Christmas because this year we'll be on a tight budget so every little bit helps 🙂
I'd use the money to help buy my boyfriend a nice birthday present!
christmas!jana.haskins@yahoo.com
I would use it for Christmas presents ~ the list seems to get longer every year.kayswederski@yahoo.com
I'd use it for Christmas shopping…we are going to have 4 more to buy for this year! Our grandson, 2 nieces and a nephew in addition to the gazillion nieces we already have! LOLtvpg at aol dot com
I will buy Cars on dvd for my daycare kids.
I would use it towards the purchase of a queen air mattressamybrown16 (at) insightbb (dot) com
Gifts for my kids – what else??@!!!?? 🙂
I need a set of headphones so I don't interrupt anyone in the evening while on my computer.
I would buy diapers
I am saving money to buy a GPS, since I get lost so very often. tes 1283 yahoo
Going to apply it towards a GPS since I do get lost a lot.
i would save for xmas shoppingxbabygurlxxx@hotmail.com
I'd use it towards getting a gift for my hubby this Christmasmandalarctic at gmail dot com
I'd buy an xbox game my husband wants.
Holiday gifts
I would use it for Christmas gifts!
I would buy Christmas gifts.pica_princess_88@yahoo.com
I'D MOST LIKELY PUT IT TOWARDS GAS!
honestly-give it to you since you lost everything in the firetcogbill at live dot comhope your doing ok
Christmas fund it is!kleigh.elliott@gmail.com
If I won, I would use it to get some new make up 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway. elizzzzzabeth@yahoo.com
I would make a bill payment.
I was recently laid off so it would have to go toward a bill.
I use it to put cash in my carJames coxsavebears2000@yahoo.com
I would buy my son something for his birthday. wildnmild4u@yahoo.com
I would add it to my Christmas shopping fund.amt (at)telus (dot)net
If I was lucky enough to win, I'd use it to buy my Godson's gift/party supplies for his upcoming 7th birthday on 10/22:) thanks for the chance!Joey J.
I would do a little shopping for myself! I'm thinking some candle tarts, maybe some pretty organic lipstick!
Saving for Christmas.
I would buy something for one of my three children … ALL of their birthday's are coming up within like a month!
PS3 game.tdlsfm(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love a little help for christmas since it really isnt that to far away lol
I would use it towards a camera bag I have had my eye on.cinderwhims at gmail dot com
Id buy my daughter some books.
This would be a helpful addition to my Christmas budget. Thanks for the chance to win! =)
I would get some early Christmas shopping donesurveymom1470 at yahoo dot com
most likely will use it for Christmas!smlionlamb at gmail dot com
I would keep the money in my account and use it for an online purchase in the future. I have nothing specific to purchase now. But I use paypal for most of my online purchases!
I would buy winter clothes for my 4 year old son!daisies0999(at)yahoo(dot)com
Groceries – We need to rebuild our stockpile of basics!
I would use it for a couple of books I've been wanting to buy.glass.stephanie(at)gmail(dot)com
I would put this toward Christmas gifts!
I'd use it for christmas shopping for my daughters first christmas!
I'd use it for christmas shopping for my daughters first christmas!
Put it towards xmas presents for my daughter :)pittsy82@hotmail.com
It would help go toward my Disney Vacation! Thanks for the chance!kwhiz84@live.com
I would use this toward a new outfit for going back to work in October! 🙂 Thanks for the great giveaway!