I just thought I'd share with you what I DON'T like about some blogs - technical stuff. Let me know in the comments if you have the same issues :)
- Verification Code (CAPTCHA)
- comment box with "Name, Email, URL, and comment"
- unusually HUGE banners, fonts, pictures, etc.
- page loads ssslllooowwwlllyyy....
- too much content
- no page tabs or contact info
- too much words, not enough pictures
UPDATE: I also don't like how some blogs have the comments on a pop-up window. Is it such a hassle to have it embedded in the post itself? When this is done PLUS the verification code, drives me nuts.
Comment Box with "Name, Email, URL, and Comment"
Unusually HUGE banners, fonts, pictures, etc.
-I understand the need for people to read the content of your blog. However, some blogs go overboard with gigantic fonts and pictures. And is it really necessary to take an entire page with just your banner? What's the benefit in that?
Page Loads ssslllooowwwlllyyy
-This kind of goes with the next point. If your page loads too slowly, I wouldn't be motivated to even wait to read your content.
Too Much Content
-Seriously, are those overflowing content on your blog necessary? All the ads, unnecessary information in the sidebar, too many buttons from other people's blogs. I thought blogs were supposed to be for entertainment and self-expression, not for profit. And even if it was, there are better ways to set up a blog.
No Page Tabs or Contact Info
Too Much Words, Not Enough Pictures
-I am from a generation that has a very short attention span. If you want me to stick around, entice my eyes with interesting pictures (and no, I'm not talking about naked people).
So, there you have it. What's your opinion?
Hahahha this was a refreshing change of pace from other bloggers writing posts about blogs they love. I feel the same way about all of those things! Especially about the 'Too Much Content' thing. >:( It really is annoying.
I loath word verification. I've lost dozens of comments to it because I couldn't get it right and just gave up. It's so unnecessary.
Thanks for the tips! Last week, I did get rid of the dreaded word verification. I didn't even know I had it turned on.
So, to make you happy, I need more pictures. I'm on it!
My pet peeve are blogs that are just too cluttered. And If I can't find a way to follow your blog within a few seconds, I just move on.
Alex - thank you for stopping by :D Hope you like the new improvements on my blog. It's definitely way less cluttered now :)
Missie - hope it all worked out for you now!
Jen - haha yeah, I had another blogger friend that started putting more pictures coz of me.. hehe I agree with the follow part. If there's no gadget, I'm out.
hahah so true! you just posted my mind LMAO
so right about the verification code thing removed mine ages ago!
iheartmexo - haha glad u agree :)
Oh my gosh YES! Especially word verification. Honestly it makes me much less likely to want to leave comments. My comment form only comes as a pop up if you're replying to another comment, otherwise it's embedded. I hate the ones where it's a whole page. Not just a little window, but it actually takes you to a whole "comment" page. Completely agree with you on these. Nice post. =)
I wholeheartedly agree with what you've said in this post. I've been working on a similar one, with advice on how to make your blog easier to follow. It will probably be up soon!
Also, I've answered to your comment on my blog! :)
Ren - haha, I agree, an ENTIRE page is annoying too coz sometimes I need to refer back to the post.
Madeline - I'd be interested in reading what you come up with :D
totally agree with disliking verification codes and when it is required to post your email with every comment
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I dunno, I think if I were trying to write some kind of fantasy novel, I might be able to use captcha to name some of the characters. Gorma'x! Kifindel! Ulutheme! lol