3 Ways to Make Your Site More Visually Appealing
October 10, 2011
You guys use WordPress.com in all sorts of creative ways, documenting the adventures you take…
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…the people you meet…
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…the characters you create…
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…the meals you prepare…
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…and the places you live.
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And you share a ton of amazing photographs. So be sure to show them off! Here are three tips on using photos to make your site more visually appealing:
- Upload your very own custom header image to give your site a unique look and feel. Some themes even allow you to use featured images to display different header images on specific posts and pages. For a design that’s 100% unique to you, try out the Custom Design upgrade.
- Don’t make readers squint to view your photos. Generally speaking, bigger photos are better, as long as they’re properly aligned. Check out the Get Flashy tutorial on Learn.WordPress.com for tips on aligning and resizing your images.
- If the majority of your content is image-based, consider using a photography theme that will put your photos in center stage on your site. Visit the Theme Showcase to find one that’s perfect for you.
Want to browse other awesome photo blogs? Check out Freshly Pressed and the photography tag pages.
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I like the idea of putting a relevenat photo in every blog entry. I try to do that and I find it really brightens up my blog ! A picture is worth a thousand words 🙂
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Great tips, I’m going to give them a go… This is my first endeavour into blogging and I’m loving the process!
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nice one ^^
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Great tips and awesome pictures. Thank you
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Thanks for the tips.
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Wow amazing and sharp photos. Nice tips.
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Very useful. Thanks!!!
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Good tips.
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Thank you for the tips
Lea
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thanks ! am new to blogging … the post and some of the comments were great!
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thank for tipps
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I am new learning in wp, thanks for great tips, really nice picture
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yes thanks
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You sure did help .Thanks
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Wonderful tips. very nice.. Thanks
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The pictures are indeed awesome and gave me some inspiration on what would look neat in my own blog. First of all, a good cam should be bought or somehow “organized” before thinking about the second step – at least in my personal case 😉
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Really fine pictures–love the woman posing. I find searching in my photographs or elsewhere to find just the right one to accent the theme of each post a great deal of fun. Since I really appreciate visual arts and photography, often just seeing things–people, scenes, events–triggers a great (or not…) idea for a post or other project! One example is when I spotted a tiny gnome character sitting within a tree hole..an entire story jumped right out at me. Stop on by when you get a chance.
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Thank you for your tips
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Thanks for this post and tips. I just managed to put my own custom header image on my photoblog. Theres so much you can do with the blog here on wordpress so its a bit confusing at times. Thanks also for sharing your pictures 🙂
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Amazing Pics uploaded..they definitely attract attention of many.
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Cooll .)
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I really enjoy what you share!
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we must always bring our camera in om hand .. nice tips thanks
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All good advice.
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I am trying so hard to have a great blog….and all the info to make me a better blogger…..well….I love you! Keep giving us good stuff!!!
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Very inspiring blog post. This is going into the bookmarks for future reference.
Thanks.
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INformative post. thanks for sharing
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Excellent tip / post for ppl like me that are new to this blogging experience,
Thanks 😉
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Nice tips thanks.
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Thank you! Amazing photos!
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Way to go, Erika. Marveloso. I signed up for more!
Bill
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Nice post. Thanks for the share
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Thanks. I’m just getting my blog going and having trouble with photos. I’ll try your suggestions.
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I love the features of WordPress ….Simply amazing! 🙂
and thanks for the useful tips.
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