How do I design my blog?

“How do I design my blog?” is one of the most frequently asked questions from new bloggers. Design of your blog is very important as the better looking your site is, the more memorable it will be for your visitors. More of them will stick to it, subscribe, return back and share it with their friends in social media. Let’s have a quick look at some of the important design elements you will have to consider during the design process.

Having a great header section is important as that is the first thing people see when entering your site. Always make sure to take your time to create a great looking header and navigation. Thinking of usability is another key thing to consider on your way to a great looking blog. You have to consider the font you are using, the size of the font, the colors, what you present in the sidebar and much more. Your visitors should enjoy not only the aesthetics of your site but also the ease of use, page speed and user-friendliness.

An increasing number of visitors browse the web from their tablets and mobile devices so having a design that looks great on smaller screens or touch based screens is another key consideration. First things first though. Let us take a look at how you start your own blog.

First step in designing your blog

First step is to pick the right content publishing platform that allows you a wide range of design possibilities. WordPress is my platform of choice. It is an open-source platform that powers more than 60 million sites. Using WordPress you will have plenty of choice for design templates as there are 2,500 free designs available. There are also many premium options like the one I am using on my blog. WordPress makes the process of finding a design less stressful as it is easy to switch and test different designs and find one that fits your needs best. I love it and run all my sites on it.