Hello lovelies now before you read on I want you to go grab your cups of teas as I am about to talk about an in-depth, obliging post related to all of our wonderful blogs.
Ever go through fazes of feeling not so much bored but as though your blog needs some extra TLC and a bit of an update/refresh? I am really satisfied with my blogs overall design but of course, there have been times where I feel not 100% satisfied with parts of my blog that don't require much effort, maybe I am just picky ey?
I think it is so important to feel 100% satisfied and content with not only your blog posts but your overall design, pages, layouts etc. I do notice a difference if I am not feeling 100% with my blog as when I write a blog post it doesn't sound 100% me. Today I wanted to share with you all some effortless ways to refresh your blog that help you feel more confident and cheerful about it. Without the hard work of HTML...
Update, Update, Update | The word update can sound a bit draining but it is such a simple, effortless way to have a positive feeling towards your overall blog. If you don't have an about me page maybe think about creating one, if you have one update it to sound fresher and now. Update any contact details, bio's, images etc to sound more up to date! I like to do this occasionally and it does have a refreshing effect!
Remove Any Unwanted Widgets | I have come across lots of blogs with hundreds of widgets down their sidebar some of which don't even seem in use. Maybe clear up your sidebar a bit? Change things around? Do you really need the Twitter widget if you have the icon? I like having all my social media widgets on top to make it easier for readers to search, maybe do this if you haven't already? Just play around with your sidebar, widgets are so simple to add and remove. Too much can look too cluttered for me personally.
Change Font, Sizing, Colour | I went through a phase of writing in pink when I first started blogging, colourful times I know. I think it is very refreshing to update your fonts every now and then or even just the colour can make a bit of a difference. Black and grey have a very professional feel to them and I like to highlight any links in pink to add a spec of colour to my posts. Keep it simple.
Add Widgets | Similar to the second tip but if you feel like your blog is lacking a bit of personality or just looks quite bland down the sidebar why not consider including your favourite blogger's buttons? I love having other blogs down my sidebar as they are so appealing to have and also show you are very user-friendly with other peoples blogs. Also maybe even consider advertising bloggers on your sidebar too? This could earn you a few pennies as well.
Have A Theme | When I first started blogging my photography didn't have a theme, my photos weren't all the same size, my font would change frequently and my structure in blog posts would change a lot. I think it is very refreshing to try and keep everything similar so your brain is a lot more relaxed about how things look. Plus continuity is always a winner it helps readers familiarize with your personality more.
I hope these effortless tips helped you feel a lot more positive towards your blog!
Any effortless tips you know to refresh blogs??