So grateful for all you give here, thank you x

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Joanna

Blogging is always a work in progress – I’m learning myself, every day, and it was only the redesign that forced me into thinking hard about this question. But you’re right, looking at the advice (and more to the point, the examples) of the top bloggers is a way to go. That way you’re sure to find an example that works, but also suits your style and your blog.

@Robert You know I can’t wait to see where the Zone goes with all this musing on brand and purpose you’re doing…

I found it an interesting exercise to think about what my blog might be for from the perspective of readers.

Taking it to the next level it might have been an idea to ask all of you to help me write it – because it’s what you see, what you get from the blog that counts, not what I think it’s about. I might do this for the next rewrite.

@ Lillie I don’t think there is *one* right answer – but I was persuaded by Brian Clark’s arguments on this one. It’s still easy enough (I hope) for those who want to learn more “about me” to follow the link from the about page and from the porch pitch.

It sounds as if Skellie’s approach might work well for you – she suggests the first half of the page about the blog, the second half about the author. Her “how to” advice is all pitched as a comparison with the back page of a book so it might be right up your street.

Joanna

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I know it needs work, but what the hey; it’s a place to start at least. Along with working on a new look for the Zone. (It’s time to match the theme to the brand.)

Any suggestions will of course be greatly appreciated!

I should have used my common sense and looked at the about pages of top bloggers to begin with. But, unfortunately, my about page was a bit of an afterthought.

Thank you. Your tips are helping me to really think about some of the flaws in my blog.