Find Buffalo Blog

Since day one I’ve had every intention to add some uniqueness to my blog template, just not time. I know there are about 10 other layouts I like better but I would want to customize them even more. I decided to concentrate on content, learning this blogging game. Finally I knew it was something I had to take the time to slap together after reading Lee Oden’s Blog Tips of the Week:

This week’s tips to bloggers!

1. Include a descriptive tag line near your blog’s logo or title. Give readers something to quickly understand the purpose of your blog
2. Give your blog some identity. Use your name, a catchy blog name, logo, unique design. So many great blogs are using the same blog template as everyone else. When you use a common blog template, it makes your blog look like a spam blog – splog.

So, mix in the logo colors of FindBuffalo, add some grid action and plop down the standard MN city sign for some local spin and visual depth and PRESTO! I did have to get a little help from a few peeps to get it to appear.

Here are 5 blogs that I visually enjoy when visiting:

• Gigaom – Love Business 2.0, love the Om, love the layout
• Search Engine Land – New & fresh from the vets of SEO
• MarlerBlog – Legal schemgal … it’ so clean – it’s dirty.
• Volksbloggin – Fun, fun & fun color scheme, hero shot, so unique
• N. Design Studio – Amazing. Free WP themes too!

Please comment on my new header (good, bad, ugly), much appreciation in advance.

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