What do you read on a blog?
Today is a day to view the world through the windows, especially in my part of the world, where we are getting dumped on with a huge snow/ice storm once again. I have an unexpected day off as schools and some businesses in our area are closed due to the awful weather.
I didn't want to write about the snow and I'm sure you have probably read enough postings about snow to last you forever.
So what will I blog about today? How about blogs?
Blogging has become so popular it is getting harder and harder to keep up with the reading of them all. That got me thinking ... what do you actually read on a blog?
What actually attracts you to a blog?
Is it the header photo? the give aways? the great photos? the humourous posts? the informative posts?
What actually attracts you to a blog?
Is it the header photo? the give aways? the great photos? the humourous posts? the informative posts?
First there are those Label lists - is it worth the time adding numerous labels to a post? Does anyone ever look at the long lists folks have up on their blogs? or is it better to have a simplified list of labels? So instead of listing all the various flower names is it better to just list flowers?
How many posts? - Some blogs boast they are on their 400th (or some such number) post. Is that important to you, or are you just interested in the present post?Once a post has been lost in the back pages of a blog does anyone ever go and read them again? Now I know some bloggers keep an online journal and then all those previous posts are important so you can keep up with their lives.
The photos in this post actually have nothing to do with the content of the post. But I think a post is a bit boring unless it has a photo or two. And these photos keep to the gardening theme of my blog.
And last but not least ... the comments. Do you read all the comments on your blog? I know that I do and I even try to respond to some of them. But does anyone ever go back and read that response? I have that feature where you have to enter a series of letters before the post is accepted. Do you find that annoying? I know that sometimes I do, so I'm thinking of removing it from my comment section.
So if you feel the urge to answer some of my questions, please leave a comment. You never know, it just might influence me in how I continue to blog.
PS: Thanks to all the members at Blotanical that chose this post and boosted it close to the top of the weekly favourite posts.
And last but not least ... the comments. Do you read all the comments on your blog? I know that I do and I even try to respond to some of them. But does anyone ever go back and read that response? I have that feature where you have to enter a series of letters before the post is accepted. Do you find that annoying? I know that sometimes I do, so I'm thinking of removing it from my comment section.
So if you feel the urge to answer some of my questions, please leave a comment. You never know, it just might influence me in how I continue to blog.
PS: Thanks to all the members at Blotanical that chose this post and boosted it close to the top of the weekly favourite posts.
31 friendly comments:
Hi!
I like reading your blog a lot! I think I first look at the pictures then the topic. I don't like a header that is so tall it is all I see when I first click on a blog. I have some lists on my blog, but am thinking of removing them because I find that I don't really read other people's lists. I do a lot of blog hopping though from lists of favorite blogs. If I like a persons blog I figure the blogs they like will be something I like. I like a blog that makes me feel like I have something in common with a person. I love to sew and quilt and garden so those are the blogs I frequent. I do hate the moderation letter things some are so difficult for my old eyes to read.
This was an interesting topic since we all get excited when we feel other people think our blogs are interesting enough to check back to from time to time, so we want to know how to make them popular without loosing the personal touch.
If there is no photos on a post I don't read it. It's the photos that matters the most to me. I love good photos. Since my english isn't that good I don't always read everything on the post.
I find the letters rather annoying, but it do protect the blog against virus, dosen't it? If someone ask me a question I answar on their blog.
If a blog have very good photos I do look back in their archives.
Have a nice day :)
Hi Crafty
I love pictures and HUMOUR ! .. interesting comments catch my eye as well .. I think it comes down to the "tone" of the blog .. if some one takes themselves too seriously .. I don't waste my time with it .. we are human, we make mistakes .. spelling, a plant ID perhaps .. but if it is presented in a houmours way it is endearing in fact.
So .. that is my take !
Joy
Hi, it depends on my mood on what I read. I keep lists and labels but when I blog its mainly just a way to keep track of things for myself so I can easily go back and see something I want to think about. I find it easier (and more fun) to use the computer then to scribble it down on a paper journal. So for me, my blog is more about keeping a log of my thoughts then for everyone's amusement. As for comments, I appreciate them, and I even respond sometimes. usually I go visit others who've left comments and see whats up on thier blog, in thier world.
Humor is good, photos are almost always necessary. I always read & respond to the comments on my own blog, & I usually read all the comments on posts on other blogs as well. Sometimes the comments are even better than the post. I don't mind typing in the letters, my problem is when the letters are missing, making commenting impossible.
What a great post, Crafty, and we're getting pounded with more ice snow etc here too, but not as bad as some are, including you!
I read a gazillion blogs, and some of them I can't always access because they've got too large photos, or too many posts full of photos on one page, or other issues. I love photos in articles on gardening (who doesn't?) but although I have highspeed, it bogs out sometimes and goes to dialup speed--and there are still many people not on highspeed, so they don't bother with the high-bandwidth blogs.
I don't read the preachy blogs, the ones that bludgeon us about this or that, or the ones that are self-promoting for businesses and critical of other businesses of the same sort. (There are some out there and I bet you've seen them too.) I do like celebrating a blogaversary, because it's neat to see how long someone's been doing this, and how things have changed for them.
I've been trying to decide whether to drop the labels, though they're useful for my own purposes when I can't remember whether I wrote about X or not. And my garden blogroll is getting longer and longer, which I think I might just drop in favour of pointing everyone to Blotanical to find blogs. I'll keep the non-gardening blog links and the other links, though.
And comments--normally, I read and answer them in the comments, but now I'm more often commenting back on the writer's website, because recently I've been so busy that I don't always have time to answer 45 comments all saying much the same thing. I cherish the coments though and thank everyone, because it's nice to hear back from readers. Gardening friends around the world, that is!
crafty - what a great topic! I love pictures in a blog but I also realize that some people are not feaks like me taking and uploading pictures all the time, so I try to read them even if they don't have pictures. I think if a blog makes me laugh im hooked. And since i'm new to all of this gardening stuff I tend to really appreciate blogs that provide information on how the gardener got there rather than the ones that are mostly talking about particular plants. Echoing jodi, I don't like preachy blogs either. As far as comments, I'm always very appreciative because most of the time comments on my blog are from experienced gardeners trying to bail me out of whatever situation Ive gotten myself into. I always try to acknowledge them all because I appreciate that somebody took the time to comment. My blogroll sucks. It is so not up-to-date with all the blogs I read and it has become more of a source of guilt for me (about not updating it) but I hesitate to take it down because reading other people's blogroll is how I found some of my most favorite ones. I did also notice that I tend to not like the blogs that look really professional with lots of ads. I think its because I feel like I'm reading a company website rather than a real person's gardening blog. Thanks for the great topic!
The competition is fierce now, isn't it? Not necessarily for picking the best blogs, but just finding time to read all the great blogs out there.
As for your blogging survey, I'll bite.
Photos are essential to me. Must have the visual!
I'll read a long post if the writing is really good or the topic particularly relevant to me, but I prefer shorter posts that I can scan quickly.
Humor is great and personality is essential to keep me coming back.
Yes, I always read all my comments, and I try to answer each one individually. If I don't have time for that, I do a group response, but I feel bad about it.
Yes, I always check back to see if my comments were answered. If they go unanswered a time or two, I tend not to comment on that site again, though I may continue to visit.
I don't like the word verification letters, but I understand the necessity for them and can deal.
And I'm keeping my lists for my own benefit, even if no one else consults them. As for old posts, I get plenty of hits on those from various searches by people looking for information. So I feel they still get read occasionally.
Happy blogging, Crafty.
I'm not interested in telling you anything in particular. I just come to read your blog. And I usually comment when I read! I do like photos, but if somebody has something to say that I like, I'll read it, as I'm a reader. Have to say, do kind of hate that word verification thing. I'm getting too old and cranky for them!
Brenda
I will try to answer your question precisely; that is, what I read on a blog rather than what kind of blogs do I like to read.
A good photograph attracts me to a post but too many photographs bore me. I prefer a post to be short and pithy, to remain on topic and not just be a brain dump. I like people who write locally and think globally.
I do read comments. If I leave a comment, I sometimes go back a few days later to see if anyone has responded. I like blogs because the comments extend the conversation. I often find new bloggers through the comments. If someone leaves an interesting comment, I click through on the link to their blog.
On my own blog, I answer most comments...again to extend the conversation.
Before I used an RSS reader I relied on the sidebar to find new blogs. I still do that sometimes.
If a link is included in a post, I often follow it.
Although I use an RSS reader, I always click through to the blog to read it in its native format. If a blog is cluttered with ads, it puts me off. Also if a blog is difficult to read because of the layout (white text on black, green text on green), I don't bother to try to decipher it. I do not like blogs that have animation, music, or other visual distractions.
I don't mind various schemes for preventing blog comment spam...except for ones where you have to subscribe to the blog or be a member of the blog software or only post anonymously. If I'm going to leave a comment, I want to be able to sign it with my name and a link to my own blog.
This has been a great and informative post, Crafty, and I've enjoyed reading the responses.
Pictures are usually what attracts me to a blog, however, there are several that I regularly visit that don't have many pictures but the writing is entertaining, enjoyable and informative.
I don't find that the word verifying thing is necessary for my own blog and I personally don't like them. What I dislike even more are those that you have to fill out information, (name, email address and blog address), every time you post. That gets a little old. It is one thing to fill out once and have it be remembered, but many require it each time you want to comment.
I do love to receive comments and read each one. I used to regularly respond back, but now with Blotanical, I'm getting more comments and it really makes it difficult to keep up and respond to each one. I also wonder how important it is for everyone that we respond. I know personally, I don't go back to check to see if someone responded back to my comment, unless I've asked a question.
If someone asks me a question I always try to respond, but sometimes I do it on their blog or plot.
I've actually been thinking about doing a poll on this topic to see how many people check back after commenting.
Interesting post, and interesting comments.
I always read the comments on my blog, and I really enjoy them - especially the funny ones. I try to respond to them.
Word verification is irritating but essential due to the spam that is now cropping up on blogs. (Some times it takes me several goes to get the letters right. lol)
I don't use it on my textile blog - but will if I start getting spammed. My garden blog is with wordpress and they have a built in spam filter.
I am amazed how many people do read back posts.
I enjoy good photos and as Joy said - it comes down to the tone of the blog - if it clicks with me I come back for more -
regards
karen
Great question! I normally read the most recent posts of all the ones I'm linked to. Simple blog designs without a lot of widgets that take time to load; those with photos in the post that are pertinent to the topic in some way; and especially topics that I can relate to in some way -- container/small space gardening, Canadian gardeners, or those in the same 5b zone as I am -- will always have a special attraction.
I absolutely DO read each and every comment, and try hard to acknowledge them. I also try to leave a comment where I visit.
I dislike the 'word verification' as well, and turn it off from time to time on my own blog, but I always get hit with spam when I do. You can't win. :)
Apparently what I read on a blog is something that catches my interest - like this one, Crafty! You presented the questions in a good way, and the commenters are making the whole post more valuable to all of us.
There were very few photos on garden blogs just a few years back, but I read them avidly because I wanted the shared experience of gardening. By the time I started my blog in June 2006 photos were becoming more and more important - I can't help but be attracted by them myself! But while a photo can make me stop to look...it's the writing that will make me a loyal reader.
The letter recognition code box is annoying but also useful. I try to keep it turned off, but once in awhile a spam storm makes me turn it back on again.
Like Pam and MSS, I also try to answer the comments - clicking on the name of a commenter is how I found many of my favorite writers. As a Blogspot blogger I can check a box to receive email notification of further comments. This keeps me from missing the rest of a lively discussion.
You're probably right about the labels! They're for me - my paper journals are sadly neglected in favor of the blog ;-]
I read a lot of blogs that have nothing to do with gardening, and use Bloglines to keep track of unread new posts.
My posts are seldom short, and it looks like my comment isn't either. But hey, you asked, Crafty!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
Hi Crafty,
I like a blog that sounds like it's talking TO me, not AT me. But I guess it's the photos that draw me in first.
I usually look for blogs and gardens I can relate to and blog owners I imagine might be my friends if they lived close by.
I often don't like lo-o-ong blogs, ones that make me think the author has nothing to do but yack, yack, yack. (OOPS!That's what I'm doing now!)
Well, before I sign off: I usually answer questions posted on my blog...but I confess I may not always. The reason: My non-Cyber life, which is at times hectic.
Good questions!
Hi Crafty: You have posted on a subject I'm quite certain we have all wondered about but maybe not taken the time to write it out.
Great thoughts & questions.
Really good responses.
I'm all about the photos and information. Aesthetics and layout. Titles attract me also. I came here today because of your title. ;-)
The one thing I have loved since blogging (and now with the blotanical era) is the wealth of information and knowledge available out there. I knew I needed help but I really never realized how much I didn't know. It has been very good to learn so much. Which leads to the labels and lists on blogs. I personally really take the time when I visit someone's blog to determine the overall "flavor" of the person AND the blog.
If I like what I 'sense' when reading through a few posts and the profile... I'll go back and visit again. I try to always leave a comment because I just think it is polite and I know how folks like comments- I do. However I admit there are times when I don't.
I won't keep coming back if the blogger tends not to respond. I respond to every comment on my blog (of course I don't get 55 comments a post like some) because it is fun to inter-relate and to feel that sense of connection. Again, that's just me. If I didn't feel a connection of some sort it would all seem too sterile and cold and I wouldn't enjoy it.
I don't visit so many blogs that I can't remember 'who is who' or 'what is what'. That would make me feel too all over the place. I can typically tell you who lives where and I remember what you posted about last week and your general trend of thinking. That way (for me)it feels more like a connection rather than just a "comment feast".
I'm probably too serious about it (like most things in life - ha!) but it works for me.
I don't fave blogs or link blogs I don't love... so I take my time to pick out blogs I want to keep visiting.
I am way too busy to post everyday so I post when I can. I am impressed and amazed at the blogs who have great posts day after day. I can't usually keep up with them everyday but I try to "catch-up" when I can.
I don't like the word verification- it takes too much time and it feels like you have to know foreign languages to read the letters. I've not had any trouble on my blog and I don't use it. But I understand why folks feel the need for it.
I don't like advertising on blogs. I'm not sure what the point is - I never look at them- they make it ugly in my opinion.
Did I mention how wordy I am? I guess another question could be how long does a comment have to be before you quit reading? LOL
Thanks, Crafty, for the fun post! Have a great day.
Meems@ Hoe&Shovel
Hi everyone, thank you for all your interesting comments. They have certainly made a great addition to the actual post. All your comments will be taken into consideration and I'll try to incorporate the ideas when I'm "decorating" and "improving" my blog.
Hi Crafty,
First, good photos, if they are relevant. Great photos that are not relavant are ok too, but bad photos are distracting regardless. I use large photos because I write mostly information posts, and people that want to see the accompanying photo will wait for it to load. Clear, concise informative writing with a humorous twist. I appreciate dry wit and will visit blog writers who are witty, whether I'm interested in the subject or not.
I prefer posts that are on-subject, but do appreciate some personal info occasionally. I read every comment I receive, and I'll respond if a question is asked. I don't always comment back on every single comment, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate getting them. If I ask a question when leaving a comment, I always go back and check because I really want to know. I get answers 25% of the time. I always visit the blogs of the folks who leave comments on my blog. I've discovered some great blogs that way.
Comment moderation is a pain, but a necessary one. Even that doesn't screen out spammers who leave links in their comments.
Aiyana
I suppose I go for lots of different types of blogs. A couple of my faves have no photos, but they have such a way with words and/or a quirky sense of humour. Others are my faves because of their photos! Even with gardening blogs there's so many different ways of doing it aren't there - just look at the variety in Blotanical. Above all, I like blogs that make me think or have a slightly different twist on the subject. Something of the person's got to be in there as well. A blog that's made me want to Comment makes it onto my faves list. If they reply (and believe me lots don't), then they're doubly faved! Yes I do look at Labels - but I suspect I might be 1 of the few. As for old posts - I refer to mine and link to them if I feel I'm carrying on with the conversation. I also like to use lots of links in my posts - so you get an overview with my personal narrative and I'll find a good link (an expert if you like) if people want to find out more.
I try not to have too many Labels or Links in the sidebar - I find long lists on other's a real turn off - and how up to date are they?
2 big turn offs - adverts and music!
In Blotanical the header counts a lot for whether I'll look at a post.
Hope that all helps!
Oh and I forgot to say:
I really value people's Comments and I'll reply to them on my blog. If there's a really valuable point made or a piece of information I want to give to a Commenter, I'll also post a Comment on their blog. Not withstanding that I'll also hop over for a visit at some point later just to say hello!
Crafty,
Those are all thought provoking questions. I might initially be attracted to a blog because of a picture or post title, or if the blogger left a comment on one of my posts, but what keeps me coming back are the words, the stories, the insights on gardening.
I think everyone likes comments, so I follow the "golden rule" of commenting... do unto others... and I try to leave comments. Then hopefully others will find something of interest on my blog and likewise leave a comment for me. I also try to answer the comments individually, but sometimes there are too many (like on Bloom Day) so I reply to all on occasion.
I don't mind simple advertising, like Google Ads, but I don't like when the site plays music. Hey what if I was viewing the blog while at work? Not good to suddenly have some music coming out of my laptops speakers!
Finally, I like when the personality of the blogger comes through in what they show us and write about and I like a bit of humor, too.
Carol, May Dreams Gardens
[waves hello to group]
What attracts me to a blog is usually the subject matter. I don't really do outdoor gardening at all, and there aren't a lot of blogs specifically about the indoor plants and tropicals I'm interested in. If I find somebody with whom I have a plant in common, I'll check back a few times.
Photos are important to me for two reasons: 1) it's useful to see what's being talked about, and 2) it's a little daunting to have a page come up that's a solid block of text for multiple pages; I'm more likely to actually read a post if it's broken up with photos or at the very least line breaks.
I think somebody said this already, but I do get the occasional hit on the labels, and sometimes it's been handy for me, in terms of going back to edit something.
Frequent short posts are better than infrequent long ones. With my own blog, I try to reward people for showing up, by having new stuff, pictures, and the occasional joke -- anything to keep you reading to the next paragraph.
I don't object to people keeping track of milestones. It's not necessarily important to me as a reader, but as a writer I know the feeling. And if somebody's on post 500, I at least figure they're not going to up and vanish on me, and they're worth coming back to.
I have a lot of people show up at my blog for one particular plant and then spend a couple hours reading profiles on several others. So I try to keep up with maintaining old posts.
I do read all the comments, though if I don't have an immediate response, I may not end up replying. I do try to respond to direct questions.
Capchas (the distorted letters you have to type in) are annoying, but if it's either that or spam, then okay, I understand, I can type a few letters.
I actually wish it were possible to block specific users; there's a spammer who shows up every time I mention the word "bloom" or "flower," who makes some dumb comment ("what a nice flower") with a hyperlink to some retail flower shop somewhere. S/he is hard to discourage.
I have to things I look for in blogs that I like to read continuously. First photos. If there are stunning photos I fall in love. Even with a few sentences in each post I still will read just to see the photos. Especially photos about seeds and seedlings and artsy plant photos. Secondly information. I like to read about the plants that are pictured and know about history and propagation and everything that possibly can be said. Now if there is information without the photos I have a hard time reading and I just skim through or I save it in my clipmarks to review later.
In general what I like to read is what I like to post too. Photos and useful information. Even when I know nothing the search to learn about it is fun and beneficial to me and the readers.
Actually, I find the label lists very helpful. Once I've read the current post of a new blog, I'll scan the label list to see if there are any that catch my eye or are of particular interest. An entry specifically for "Mutabilis" for instance, would more likely attract my attention and be useful to me than "Roses."
As for the number of posts, I have one cardinal rule. If I have something to say, I post it. If I don't, I don't. So far, I've enjoyed everything you've had to say, so keep it up!
I'm also one of those people who will page back through the archive list of a blog I like, so yes, that's useful, too. Sometimes, I'll page back to the beginning of a blog I particularly like, just to see what's there.
As for comments, I've just recently started blogging consistently, so I really haven't had to deal with it. I do like to see brief responses to my comments -- it's nice to see that they haven't just drifted off into the aether -- but I also understand that everyone is very busy with lives and activities of their own far beyond the blogosphere. I know I am and would probably find it impossible to make a personal response to each and every comment posted on some of the more popular blogs, so I don't sweat it. I do like to read other's comments on posts. I nearly always check for them when I'm reading a blog.
I don't mind the letter confirmation dealie. It's a good way to make sure that your commentator is a real-live person, not a bot trying to sell viagra or timeshares. It's also not as intrusive as having a site demand that anyone who wants to post a comment must have one of their accounts and be logged in. I left my previous hosting site because I found out they were doing that. It was nowhere in their help files or information, I had to contact their tech support to find out.
I hope all of this has been helpful. I realize it's practically a blog post in and of itself, and way more than I generally leave as a comment.
Best of luck in the future.
boy this was a good post. old country gardens mentioned this post specifically and i thought i would check it out.
i love all the blogs and try to read as many as i can each day. i learn so much from you all.
i also comment each time if able. if a blogger doesn't respond, then i usually won't comment again. i like to get to know people and it is not difficult on a blog. i have even meant another tennessee blogger and i thought that was great! gardeners just love gardeners and blogs allow us to get to know one another-or not.
on my blog i try to establish a community so i really like the conversation. it is a lot of work but rewarding. i can learn alot from commenters. my little blog is actually on a community website so i include my local community as well as the virtual community. i do have readers i have never talked to or met and that is fine, but i like to talk to all.
pics are nice. there are many very good photographers! but also info and humor in the posts. it is a conversation really. like gardens, blogs are a reflection of the gardener/writer/photographer and judging by the wide variety of blogs i read-there are many varied folks out there!
I do look at the post titles first. I look for photos and I begin to scan. If it's interesting to me, I'll read it. I hate to sound callous, and I certainly don't mean to be. Sometimes it just has to do with the amount of time I have to devote to sitting in front of the computer. Plus, there are so many wonderful blog-sites out there, it's hard to "keep up!" You've received a lot of interesting comments. :-)
Hi Crafty! As I am a realitive newcomer to blogging, I found your blog truely helpful. Photos set the tone of a post and I consider them essential. I have always been interested in the sidebar links and have been introduced to terrific blogs through them. I admire bloggers like Carol at MDG who answer comments prompltly. I agree that quick responses should be the gold standard and that is something I need to work on. I was surprised at the negative comments on the verification letters. I'll have to think about that one. Yes, I read comments on my and other blogs - facinating. And I revisit posts to continue to read comments if it is about something truely interesting. I am just learning about RSS feeds but for now I follow blogs through bookmarks and blotonist. (Talk about small print in your faves!) Links within a blog are helpful. Somehow I missed this post but got here through Melaine at Old Country gardens. And yes, I am concerned about making blogging competitive. There is no way we can all read everything. The good news is that the blogs are different and appeal to different folks. We will have to pick and choose (or drown). No ads!!! Please.
Great post. Thanks for giving us a chance to talk about these issues.
Hello there: You've hit on a topic we all have opinions about, that's for sure! I think I have come to mine rather backward from most people, I suppose. When I started blogging, it was for me...it was an online journal and record of my garden and gardening related stuff. It was a thrill (and a shock!) to find that others might find it interesting as well.
While I enjoy comments very much and interaction with other garden bloggers, it still comes back...on my blog...to what I like/want. I like visiting other blogs and reading what other people are doing...but I don't always have something to say(comment)...and that's neither good nor bad. It takes a lot of time to visit all the great blogs out there...I wish I had more hours in the day to sit at the computer!
So, I guess what I'm getting to...is for other other blogs, I like witty writing, especially something that makes me laugh out loud or shout out a big 'YES'! Pictures are nice, but too many and my attention drifts (yes, I know...I can have a lot on my blog...hehe).
I don't worry too much with the details like labels and lists and ads. Whatever.
For my own blog, I'll just keep trying to do what I like...and if others like it, well, that's a wonderful bonus!
Wonderful post! I found you a couple of days ago :). There is some wonderful advice here. I have a lot of the same feelings about specific things so I'll have to take some into consideration for my own blog. I'm a visual person so I love pictures, I dislike music but I either turn down my volume to mute or press the stop button once I hear there's music...sorry music people, I don't mind capchas, the funny words,as they are a necessary evil for a lot of us but can't blogger make them 2 or 3 letters? :), I keep a blog list so I can easily access them, it is more for my personal use yet I always feel perhaps someone else will visit that site, I do when I visit other blogs, I visit anyone who leaves a comment and I have found some awesome people that way but I am a young blogger so in time that may have to change. Have a wonderful day!
Kathi :)
Good pictures are what catches my eye first. I like to get some helpful information too. Tell me something about the plant, how to grow, propogate or use it. I read blogs to learn something - but I love it when I'm entertained by someone's wit at the same time!
I get so excited when someone comments on one of my posts - I read them all but don't always reply. If you ask a question, I will always reply - but I don't always take the time to acknowledge comments. (but I think I should) I wish that Blogger would allow replies to be posted beneath the original comment. I don't have as much time as I'd like to read blogs, so I mainly read ones from a similar growing area. Too many good blogs, too little time!
Hi Linda,
What attracts me to a blogspot or article first & foremost is the graphics, mainly the photo(s). Next, is the font easily readable, or is it so fancy-schmancy that I can't tell a lower case g from a q. Being a newbie to blogging, I just don't have the experience at this time to comment about the various page elements. But as a reader, good photos & brief lead-ins or captions has the most appeal to me.
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