Comments on: The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/ The leading source of news covering social media and the blogosphere. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:53:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 5 Quick Improvements for Your Blog - Websites for Small Biz http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-1132574 5 Quick Improvements for Your Blog - Websites for Small Biz Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:16:47 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-1132574 [...] to the visitors. There are several websites which has articles on website typography like – The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography. It can be little tidbits like maybe a new logo or new RSS feeds which will make your blog visually [...] [...] to the visitors. There are several websites which has articles on website typography like – The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography. It can be little tidbits like maybe a new logo or new RSS feeds which will make your blog visually [...]

]]> By: Alison Shuman http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-1118374 Alison Shuman Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:39:36 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-1118374 Thanks for this list. I've been actively updating the styling of the three websites (blogs) that I run and it does make a heck of a difference. We saw a dramatic improvement in the amount of time visitors stay on each site and how many pages they read after I changed the fonts, headers sizes and colors. *We* want to look at these sites now, simply because they are more beautiful - imagine a website on real estate appraisal actually attracting and keeping visitors! Thanks for this list. I’ve been actively updating the styling of the three websites (blogs) that I run and it does make a heck of a difference. We saw a dramatic improvement in the amount of time visitors stay on each site and how many pages they read after I changed the fonts, headers sizes and colors. *We* want to look at these sites now, simply because they are more beautiful – imagine a website on real estate appraisal actually attracting and keeping visitors!

]]> By: Francis http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-1105389 Francis Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:04:36 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-1105389 Thank you for your information, now i know how to work with my blog and make it look more readable. Thank you for your information, now i know how to work with my blog and make it look more readable.

]]> By: 100 Terrific Tips & Tools for Blogging Librarians | Online College Tips - Online Colleges http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-1104308 100 Terrific Tips & Tools for Blogging Librarians | Online College Tips - Online Colleges Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:25:57 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-1104308 [...] Choose the right typography: Even your blog’s font can contribute to the overall design. [...] [...] Choose the right typography: Even your blog’s font can contribute to the overall design. [...]

]]> By: Fran Civile http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-1104034 Fran Civile Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:54:10 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-1104034 Thank you ... I can use some of the suggestions in this post but tell me why are these comments dated October and November 2007? Thank you Anne Helmond for the Typetester resource and I'm with you DefogMyBlog... I really like Comic Sans but I know not to use it - I did though when I had a Gift Basket website... I thought it looked more friendly! Fran :) Thank you … I can use some of the suggestions in this post but tell me why are these comments dated October and November 2007?

Thank you Anne Helmond for the Typetester resource and I’m with you
DefogMyBlog… I really like Comic Sans but I know not to use it – I did though
when I had a Gift Basket website… I thought it looked more friendly!

Fran :)

]]> By: 5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Blog http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-1104015 5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Blog Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:02:44 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-1104015 [...] need to overhaul your theme completely, but what about tweaking it a bit? Why not see if you can improve your site’s typography, thus making your text easier to read? Maybe it’s time for a better [...] [...] need to overhaul your theme completely, but what about tweaking it a bit? Why not see if you can improve your site’s typography, thus making your text easier to read? Maybe it’s time for a better [...]

]]> By: Typography » Blog Archive » what is typography? movie http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-302620 Typography » Blog Archive » what is typography? movie Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:11:25 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-302620 [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog TypographyTypography can make or break a blog. You presumably are writing your blog so people will read it, so it is important to pay close attention to the typography so that your content is as legible and comfortable to follow as possible. … [...] [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog TypographyTypography can make or break a blog. You presumably are writing your blog so people will read it, so it is important to pay close attention to the typography so that your content is as legible and comfortable to follow as possible. … [...]

]]> By: Typography » Blog Archive » Pentagram 2008 Typography Calendar Now Available http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-300946 Typography » Blog Archive » Pentagram 2008 Typography Calendar Now Available Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:36:08 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-300946 [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog TypographyTypography can make or break a blog. You presumably are writing your blog so people will read it, so it is important to pay close attention to the typography so that your content is as legible and comfortable to follow as possible. … [...] [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog TypographyTypography can make or break a blog. You presumably are writing your blog so people will read it, so it is important to pay close attention to the typography so that your content is as legible and comfortable to follow as possible. … [...]

]]> By: Blog Typography « People at Work & Play http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-270676 Blog Typography « People at Work & Play Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:24:39 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-270676 [...] wondered: Are there any guidelines to make your blog more readable? Here is a list I liked - titled The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography by Randa [...] [...] wondered: Are there any guidelines to make your blog more readable? Here is a list I liked – titled The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography by Randa [...]

]]> By: DefogMyBlog http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-266892 DefogMyBlog Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:08:09 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-266892 Good advice. I have a secret. I like Comic Sans. OK I know not to use it. Good advice. I have a secret. I like Comic Sans. OK I know not to use it.

]]> By: DefogMyBlog http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-266886 DefogMyBlog Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:06:31 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-266886 @Anne Helmond Great to learn about Typetester. @Anne Helmond Great to learn about Typetester.

]]> By: BlogsWeLuv - Blog Reviews » Blog Archive » Blog Herald - A blog we luv http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-264045 BlogsWeLuv - Blog Reviews » Blog Archive » Blog Herald - A blog we luv Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:05:38 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-264045 [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography - Written by Randa Clay, this article discusses some of the “no-nos” of type in your blog design. How many are you guilty of? [...] [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography – Written by Randa Clay, this article discusses some of the “no-nos” of type in your blog design. How many are you guilty of? [...]

]]> By: The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography | Blogger Trail http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-234084 The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography | Blogger Trail Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:06:04 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-234084 [...] (more…) [...] [...] (more…) [...]

]]> By: Cool Links - 10-25-07 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-226699 Cool Links - 10-25-07 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:50:59 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-226699 [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography [...] [...] The Ten Commandments of Blog Typography [...]

]]> By: Jessi http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-225751 Jessi Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:34:59 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-225751 Great list! I think every new blogger probably makes at least one of these mistakes in the beginning, but it's a nice set of guidelines for everyone to refer back to. Great list! I think every new blogger probably makes at least one of these mistakes in the beginning, but it’s a nice set of guidelines for everyone to refer back to.

]]> By: Jo http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-225594 Jo Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:12:24 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-225594 Love it!!! A lot of them are pet peeves of mine and I have even stopped reading some blogs because of things on the list. Love it!!! A lot of them are pet peeves of mine and I have even stopped reading some blogs because of things on the list.

]]> By: Teriiehina.net » Blog Archive » Air Esse Esse http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-225527 Teriiehina.net » Blog Archive » Air Esse Esse Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:06:40 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-225527 [...] Les 10 commandements de la typographie sur le web … combien j’en respecte ? 10 [...] [...] Les 10 commandements de la typographie sur le web … combien j’en respecte ? 10 [...]

]]> By: Anne Helmond http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-225514 Anne Helmond Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:48:38 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-225514 A great list. I definitely agree with a maximum of three different fonts, preferably only two. I also prefer using a serif (or non-serif) for post titles and a (or non-serif) for post content to distinguish the two even better. My favorite online typography tool is <a href="http://typetester.maratz.com/" rel="nofollow">Typetester</a> which lets you compare (cross-platform) fonts in all different sizes and linings on the spot! A great list. I definitely agree with a maximum of three different fonts, preferably only two. I also prefer using a serif (or non-serif) for post titles and a (or non-serif) for post content to distinguish the two even better.

My favorite online typography tool is Typetester which lets you compare (cross-platform) fonts in all different sizes and linings on the spot!

]]> By: Abhijit Nadgouda http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/comment-page-1/#comment-225497 Abhijit Nadgouda Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:51:28 +0000 http://www.blogherald.com/2007/10/23/the-ten-commandments-of-blog-typography/#comment-225497 Good list, though <blockquote> 7. Thou shalt only use fonts that are widely available across both Windows and Mac OS. </blockquote> Let us not ignore other environments. Windows itself now has two different sets of web core fonts. <blockquote> 9. Thou shalt not make the text teeny-weeny so that readers must strain to read it. </blockquote> There is no way to ensure this unless you start using font size set in the reader's browser. Good list, though

7. Thou shalt only use fonts that are widely available across both Windows and Mac OS.

Let us not ignore other environments. Windows itself now has two different sets of web core fonts.

9. Thou shalt not make the text teeny-weeny so that readers must strain to read it.

There is no way to ensure this unless you start using font size set in the reader’s browser.

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