http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/forum/under-the-microscope-travel-blog-reviews Travel Writers Exchange Forum Home » Forum: Under The Microscope: Travel Blog Reviews - Recent Posts en-US Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:23:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/search.php http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/under-the-microscope-wider-horizons-of-the-hairy-chef#post-2884 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:29:46 +0000 jampen26 2884@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Site: <a href="http://www.thehairychef.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.thehairychef.com</a><br /> Author: James P</p> <p>Hi guys, I have recently registered my new domain name and transferred my old blog (about 5 months old) to this new address.</p> <p>I'm currently looking to improve the site, with the intention to generate a good readership for the column-style pieces I have published so far. </p> <p>I also have plans to start a new link on the site publishing video recipes (hence the title the hairy chef) although this is more of a personal interest type project,which I hope will both diversify the content and add a slightly quirky appeal to the site.</p> <p>I'd really appreciate thoughts and comments.</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>James </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/site-feedback#post-2727 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:11:21 +0000 andyeverywhere 2727@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Great site, bit tropical on the decor there but I understand the angle you're coming from - check out <a href="http://www.earthcircuit.org">earthcircuit</a>for ideas for your blog... </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/site-feedback#post-2717 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:59:51 +0000 Joel Tillman 2717@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>A few suggestions Bob:</p> <p>1) Put a picture of yourself in the "About us" section. We would all love to see who we are following the adventures of &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> 2) The right-click and highlight function are disabled &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_sad.gif&quot; title=&quot;:(&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; It makes it hard for some people to comment about things or right-click spell check.<br /> 3) When you visit a place try taking some photos to share on your blog posts. They help the traffic to your site both organically and externally.<br /> 4) putting link-able tags on your posts (similar to how they do it on this site) will also help increase flow to individual posts. </p> <p>Hope those help. The rest looks really good though. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/site-feedback#post-2666 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:07:10 +0000 thetravelfool 2666@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi folks,</p> <p>Fairly new to this whole thing and was wondering if I could get some feedback and suggestions on my site. Http://www.thetravellingfool.com<br /> Thanks in advance<br /> Bob </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/under-the-microscope-urban-travel-blog#post-2622 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:43:26 +0000 Duncan Rhodes 2622@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi guys. Only just seen this! Thanks for the feedback. I'm currently commissioning a designer to rework our look, and some of the issues raised here will be def. be addressed in the new design... great to hear the positive feedback too! Visits wise we're doing pretty well with 17,000+ a month (not bad given we've only actually published 80 posts) and we also pay our contributors (between 15 GBP and 25 GBP per post) - so if there are any travel writers who would like to get in touch with a good story idea, or to cover a city we haven't got a guide for yet, please do so: <a href="http://www.urbantravelblog.com/about" rel="nofollow">http://www.urbantravelblog.com/about</a></p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>Duncan </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/under-the-microscope-mb-abroad#post-2537 Mon, 09 May 2011 06:12:58 +0000 MB Abroad 2537@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hi! I would love feedback on my travel blog <a href="http://www.michaelbartolomei.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.michaelbartolomei.com</a> Thanks for reading.</p> <p>MB Abroad </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/under-the-microscope-maria-staal#post-2302 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:53:51 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 2302@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>The social media icons and newsletter subscription button will entice people to sign up because they're prominent. Visitors can follow or friend you straightaway. I agree, the color is more relaxed. Great job! </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/under-the-microscope-maria-staal#post-2295 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:37:37 +0000 Maria Staal 2295@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Hey Rebecca, it's been a while since you reviewed my site, but thank you for the tips you gave me. I appreciate them.<br /> I have now made some changes, specifically to the colours of my site and I think I all looks a bit more relaxed. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/under-the-microscope-maria-staal#post-2179 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:17:34 +0000 Amandah Blackwell 2179@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Website: Maria Staal<br /> Link: <a href="http://www.mariastaal.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.mariastaal.com</a></p> <p><strong>What Works</strong></p> <p>1. Clean website.<br /> 2. The slide sorter is a nice touch.<br /> 3. The website's message/theme is clear.<br /> 4. Informative posts.<br /> 5. Liked the drawings.</p> <p><strong>What Could Be Better</strong></p> <p>1. The background is a little busy for me. Perhaps a solid color or pattern that's not as busy.</p> <p><strong>Suggestions</strong></p> <p>1. Move the social icons to the top.<br /> 2. Consider a different background.<br /> 3. Remove the calendar.<br /> 4. Move your "tweets" closer to the top.<br /> 5. Move the "Note to Visitors" under the "Welcome to my Website" on the right hand side. </p> http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/topic/under-the-microscope-volunteers/page/2#post-2173 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:38:11 +0000 JohnnyVagabond 2173@http://www.travel-writers-exchange.com/Forum/ <p>Oooh! This sounds fun. I'd love to be put under the microscope. I've been feeling like my site was due for some change but only have vague ideas of what that should entail. </p> <p>Thanks, </p> <p>Wes</p> <p><a href="http://johnnyvagabond.com/" rel="nofollow">http://johnnyvagabond.com/</a> </p>