What is the first thing visitors to your blog notice? Whilst you would probably like it to be the amazing quality of your writing, its actually the design of your blog. If you are using a default layout or a generic theme for your blog then how will you make your readers remember you?

Like any other business, a blog takes investment if you really want to see return. Not just time but money.  Choosing a reliable hosting company, having a logo/branding image designed (or doing it yourself) and choosing an attractive and compelling theme.

Its important to realize that part that the visual elements of your blog play in the reader experience.  Making your design memorable is one way to separate yourself from the millions of other blogs out there.  If you are using Wordpress, there are hundreds of themes to choose from - but choosing a free theme is not going to make you distinctive. In addition to the hundreds of themes there are also hundreds of theme designers, its not hard to find them.  Have one of theme design a theme specifically for your blog and watch the difference it makes to your readers.

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