[New post] Blog Exercises: Make a List of Everything on Your Site

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "Today's blog exercise will require a little time, magnifier, and a score card. Well, maybe not one of those items. I want you to grab a piece of paper and load up the front page of your site in a browser. Zoom in so you can really see it up close an" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: Make a List of Everything on Your Site by Lorelle VanFossen Today's blog exercise will require a little time, magnifier, and a score card. Well, maybe not one of those items. I want you to grab a piece of paper and load up the front page of your site in a browser. Zoom in so you can really see it up close and personal. Start counting. […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 25, 2013 at 4:05 am | Tags: blog exercises, design, design clutter, design elements, graphic designs, graphics, logos, photos, pictures, sidebar, site clutter, social media, social media icons, visual clutter, visual elements, Web Design, web development, widgets | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, Blogging Tips, Web Design, WordPress Themes | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2Iq Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/25/blog-exercises-make-a-list-of-everything-on-your-site/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Blog Exercises: To Comment or Not to Comment

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "In the September 20, 2013, issue of the New York Times, an article caught my eye called "No Comments." It is also available on Umano via mobile app or desktop for a listen. The article by Michael Erard discusses comments on the web, including a long l" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: To Comment or Not to Comment by Lorelle VanFossen In the September 20, 2013, issue of the New York Times, an article caught my eye called "No Comments." It is also available on Umano via mobile app or desktop for a listen. The article by Michael Erard discusses comments on the web, including a long look back at the history of interactivity on the […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 23, 2013 at 4:28 am | Tags: blog exercises, blog history, blogging history, comments, communication, history, history of comments, history of the web, interactivity, social, social web, trackbacks, usenet | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, Blogging Tips, Writing | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2Il Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/23/blog-exercises-to-comment-or-not-to-comment/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Blog Exercises: Site Models

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "In "WordPress Site Models" I describe the three main formats for a site layout. They are static, blog, and hybrid. Each site model works for a variety of content and presentation of that content, though some work better for specific types of sites. " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: Site Models by Lorelle VanFossen In "WordPress Site Models" I describe the three main formats for a site layout. They are static, blog, and hybrid. Each site model works for a variety of content and presentation of that content, though some work better for specific types of sites. A static site model, even in WordPress, uses Pages and not posts […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 23, 2013 at 4:41 am | Tags: blog exercises, blog model, Blogging Tips, dynamic model, hybrid model, hybrid site model, layout, site layout, site models, site organization, static site, static site model, static website, Web Design, web development, wordpress, wordpress site models, WordPress Themes, WordPress Tips | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, WordPress Themes, WordPress Tips | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2HQ Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/23/blog-exercises-site-models/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Blog Exercises: The Welcome Page

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "One of the many things I'd like to see gone on the web is the Welcome front page. Think about it this way. You invite friends over for a party. You greet everyone at the door with a full self-introduction, welcoming them to your place, instructing the" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: The Welcome Page by Lorelle VanFossen One of the many things I'd like to see gone on the web is the Welcome front page. Think about it this way. You invite friends over for a party. You greet everyone at the door with a full self-introduction, welcoming them to your place, instructing them on how to visit your home, telling them […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 20, 2013 at 4:40 am | Tags: about page, blogging exercises, Blogging Tips, cms, first-time visitors, how to blog, landing pages, layout, organization, pageviews, return visitors, site layout, site organization, site structure, static front page, stats, structure, visitors, welcome page, who are you | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, Blogging Tips | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2GV Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/blog-exercises-the-welcome-page/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Blog Exercises: Choose an Appropriate Gravatar for Your Readers

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "All WordPress sites have Gravatars integrated into the core. Gravatars are Globally Recognized Avatars, images that represent you in blog posts comments, featured author images (integrated with Gravatars), author images, BuddyPress, and other Gravatar-ena" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: Choose an Appropriate Gravatar for Your Readers by Lorelle VanFossen All WordPress sites have Gravatars integrated into the core. Gravatars are Globally Recognized Avatars, images that represent you in blog posts comments, featured author images (integrated with Gravatars), author images, BuddyPress, and other Gravatar-enabled features. Near the beginning of this year of blog exercises, you were asked to add or update your Gravatar to represent […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 19, 2013 at 4:37 am | Tags: avatars, blog exercises, Blogging Tips, comment avatars, comment pictures, comments, community, gravatar, gravatars, identity, images, social media, wordpress, WordPress Tips | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, Blogging Tips, Writing | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2GR Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/blog-exercises-choose-an-appropriate-gravatar-for-your-readers/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Blog Exercises: Current Events September

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "It's time to blog the news and current events for September in our Blog Exercises. This month, I want you to dig deeper into the news, targeting your specific industry and niche. With several months of blogging the news once a month under your belt, yo" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: Current Events September by Lorelle VanFossen It's time to blog the news and current events for September in our Blog Exercises. This month, I want you to dig deeper into the news, targeting your specific industry and niche. With several months of blogging the news once a month under your belt, you should have set up some good resources in your […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 18, 2013 at 4:29 am | Tags: blog exercises, blog writing, Blogging Tips, current events, how to blog, news, reference articles, references, resource articles, resources, sources, tips, web writing, writing for the web | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, Blogging Tips, Writing | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2GM Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/18/blog-exercises-current-events-september/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Blog Exercises: Volunteer

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "I've spent years contributing in many ways to WordPress including on the WordPress Support Forums, WordPress.com Forums, and WordPress Codex. The other day I was cleaning out tabs in my browser and stumbled upon an open WordPress.com forum post. I wondere" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: Volunteer by Lorelle VanFossen I've spent years contributing in many ways to WordPress including on the WordPress Support Forums, WordPress.com Forums, and WordPress Codex. The other day I was cleaning out tabs in my browser and stumbled upon an open WordPress.com forum post. I wondered if the user's question was answered. It was, but not well. I added a […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 17, 2013 at 4:25 am | Tags: blog exercises, Blogging Tips, contribute, donate, expertise, generosity, give back, sharing, skills, volunteer | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, Blogging Tips, Writing | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2GJ Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/17/blog-exercises-volunteer/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Blog Exercises: Top X Tips – The Numbered Post

Lorelle VanFossen posted: "One of the traditions in blogging is the numbered list post. You've seen them. "The Top Ten Software Programs." "9 Things to Do with Clay." "The Best 99 WordPress Tips of All Time." "Top 13 Cities to Attend a WordCamp." "Seven Ways to Find Love." N" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Lorelle on WordPress Blog Exercises: Top X Tips – The Numbered Post by Lorelle VanFossen One of the traditions in blogging is the numbered list post. You've seen them. "The Top Ten Software Programs." "9 Things to Do with Clay." "The Best 99 WordPress Tips of All Time." "Top 13 Cities to Attend a WordCamp." "Seven Ways to Find Love." Numbered post titles and topics work. Want proof? I did […] Read more of this post Lorelle VanFossen | September 16, 2013 at 4:15 am | Tags: blog exercises, blogging, Blogging Tips, list posts, lists, numbered posts, top ten lists, web writing, writing for the web | Categories: Blog Exercises, Blogging, Blogging Tips, Writing | URL: http://wp.me/p1a-2GE Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lorelle.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/blog-exercises-top-x-tips-the-numbered-post/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com