How to Make a Blog Layout
Decide on left aligned versus centered., Pick the number of columns., Position your content., Outline your blocks., Split test different layout variables., Pick a color theme.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide on left aligned versus centered.
68% of internet users have a screen resolution of either 1024x768, 1280x800, or 1280x1024, so obviously people are using larger monitors.
You can take advantage of larger screen resolutions by using a center layout.
Just design an adjustable layout so your blog is viewable on smaller screen resolutions.
Visitors hate to scroll horizontally. -
Step 2: Pick the number of columns.
Pick either a two column or three column layout.
Make sure your content column isn't too wide.
Thinner content columns make for easier reading. , Tests show the best column for the blog post content is in the center.
Visitors look for menu items and other action items in the left and right columns. , Examples:
Social bookmarks, forms, blogrolls, categories, etc. , Use a free split tester at Adwords.Google.com.
Use the a/b tester if you are just starting your blog.
It lets you test entirely different layouts and is meant for lower traffic blog pages. , -
Step 3: Position your content.
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Step 4: Outline your blocks.
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Step 5: Split test different layout variables.
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Step 6: Pick a color theme.
Detailed Guide
68% of internet users have a screen resolution of either 1024x768, 1280x800, or 1280x1024, so obviously people are using larger monitors.
You can take advantage of larger screen resolutions by using a center layout.
Just design an adjustable layout so your blog is viewable on smaller screen resolutions.
Visitors hate to scroll horizontally.
Pick either a two column or three column layout.
Make sure your content column isn't too wide.
Thinner content columns make for easier reading. , Tests show the best column for the blog post content is in the center.
Visitors look for menu items and other action items in the left and right columns. , Examples:
Social bookmarks, forms, blogrolls, categories, etc. , Use a free split tester at Adwords.Google.com.
Use the a/b tester if you are just starting your blog.
It lets you test entirely different layouts and is meant for lower traffic blog pages. ,
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