Blogging Tips From Easton Ellsworth

I recently won a prize at David Airey’s prize giveaway. Although winning an actual physical item can be fun, this prize is more valuable because my blog will benefit from it. When my blog benefits, I benefit. And, hopefully all of you will benefit as well.

I received some very useful tips from Easton Ellsworth, and so far I have tried a few of them out. One suggestion was moving content in the sidebar up by removing the large e-mail subscription box. I placed the e-mail subscription form between the menu and RSS feed link above. Thank you for the suggestion, Easton. I actually like how it looks after seeing the change for a day! Maybe I will start to see more e-mail subscribers because it is higher on the page?

Another suggestion was regarding the large search box at the top right corner. I could utilize that space for advertisements, but I’m not sure where to put the search box. Maybe at the top of the sidebar? Below the image ad? I have previously considered replacing it with ad space, but I want to allow visitors to find the search box. Anyone have suggestions?

Because I don’t make a lot from Google Adsense, I would like to eventually replace it. Not necessarily the Google Ads below the menu in the header. I am trying out WidgetBucks, which replaced a 300×250 Google Image Ad. If it doesn’t work out, I can always try something else. Down the road, I eventually want to deal with advertisers directly, rather than going through a middleman who will take a percentage.

After talking with Easton on the phone, I am satisfied with how it went. I will be trying several of his tips which you, the readers, may start noticing in the coming weeks. Please let me know what you like, don’t like or any suggestions you may have. I know that I can’t keep everyone happy, but I do value your opinions!