Bloggy Award

Treovr
Treovr is the blog of Trevor, who seems to have a knack for putting together some interesting and unique content from all sorts of places. It’s still a new blog, but you will find something to marvel at.

Visual Aesthetics – 7
The images included in the blog posts are something else! They will really catch your eye and hold your attention. I think that more work can be done with the rest of the blog, though. There seems to be too much white space, the arrangement of buttons are not very appealing, and the overall visual experience can use a little tweaking.

User Friendliness – 8
Treovr loads up pretty quickly, despite the amount of images contained in its pages. I don’t know if this will remain the same if more content is added, though. The archives are grouped according to general categories – they could be more specific for easier navigation. This will come in handy when more content is added.

Reading Enjoyment – 8
Readers will definitely find Treovr a joy to read – or look at. The images are not your run-of-the-mill content you can find everywhere. Still, it would be good to have some text to accompany the images.

Useful Info – 8
There isn’t much “practical” info in the pages of Treovr, but if all you need is to find unique stuff about art, science, and music – this is a pretty good blog to visit.

Overall Experience - 8
Treovr is still a “baby” and with a few tweaks here and there, this blog can go a long way. If I were you, I’d keep my eyes on this one.

MorePro’s Marketing Blog
MorePro’s Marketing Blog is more than your average marketing blog. It focuses on the world of digital marketing and aims to disseminate information as well as challenge prevailing notions. If you are interested in learning more about Internet marketing and web site conversion, this blog is the place to go.

Visual Aesthetics – 7
MorePro’s Marketing Blog has a very simple look, with a white background and black and red fonts. The blog is very organized, making it easy on the eyes. However, it could use some improvement in terms of images and other visual enhancements.

User Friendliness – 10
The blog is quite easy to navigate in spite of the immense amount of content that it contains. It makes use of a three-column template, with the categories, recent posts, archives, and tags prominently displayed in the two rightmost columns. The pages load up in a flash as well. More so, relevant links are included within the posts, making it easy for readers to find more information.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
The writing style of the blogger is simple and easy to follow. In spite of the relatively technical nature of the topics, one will not find it difficult to understand and enjoy the blog posts.

Useful Info – 10
This could very well be the strongest suit of MorePro’s Marketing Blog. Each post is well thought out and organized. Readers will definitely pick up nuggets of information that they can apply to their own Internet marketing activities.

Overall Experience - 8
MorePro’s Marketing Blog is a blog that presents a lot of information. More than presenting ideas, it also presents challenges that anyone in Internet marketing will find interesting. If you’re a marketer, then this blog should be in your bookmarks.

TalkTechToMe
Talk Tech To Me is the companion blog of GFI Software. The blog aims to provide information for network administrators and those working in the SMB industry in general.

Visual Aesthetics – 10
Talk Tech To Me has a very clean look, in spite of the amount of content in the blog. The colors come together very well – fonts, background, and images.

User Friendliness – 10
This blog is very easy to navigate. The content is very well organized, and all the relevant links are easy to find. There is also no problem with loading times.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
Talk Tech To Me tackles interesting and relevant information, making reading easy and enjoyable enough. Of course, the target audience is quite specific, so if you are not part of that, you might not agree with me. Nonetheless, the blog achieves its purpose for the audience in mind.

Useful Info – 10
Talk Tech To Me definitely contains tons of information that can be useful. The information is presented simply, making it easy to digest and apply.

Overall Experience - 10

Talk Tech To Me is a useful resource for people needing information on technology for business networks. More than what is presented in the posts, the reader discussions also add worth. This one’s a Gold Bloggy Award Winner!

One Woman Marketing
One Woman Marketing is Kelly Watson’s brainchild, and with it, she desires to show others that marketing need not be that hard.

Visual Aesthetics – 9
One Woman Marketing has this really eye-catching custom header that speaks volumes about the blog. You have to see it for yourself to get it!

The rest of the blog’s visual elements blend together quite well, although there is a lot of white space in the right column if you scroll down. This space can be utilized for a better visual experience.

User Friendliness – 9
One Woman Marketing is quite user-friendly. All the relevant links can be found either at the top of the page or in the right column. Users can search for posts using either the Archives section or the Categories section. The posts loaded up very quickly as well. The only suggestion that I have is for previews to be used, especially for the longer posts. There’s just a lot of content that you would have to scroll down so many times in order to see everything in the front page.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
Yes, I am one of those who dislike marketing. I’m simply not cut out for it. Still, the posts in One Woman Marketing are well written and not too heavy on the jargon.

Useful Info – 10
One Woman Marketing has tons of practical information for the person seeking to know more about marketing. This blog presents ideas in ways that may be non-traditional, but I believe it gets the message across.

Overall Experience - 9
If you find yourself shying away from marketing blogs and resources, you will want to bookmark One Woman Marketing. It provides you with what you need without turning you off the topic.

Watching In Wonder
Watching In Wonder is the blog of Trevor Scott Barton, wherein he shares his work in progress: a story about two brothers growing up during the period of the early Civil Rights Movement. The story is set in Clarendon County, South Carolina.

Visual Aesthetics – 7
The blog’s look is quite simple, and the background color is very pleasant to the eyes. The images included in some of the posts are really visually stimulating.

The template has 3 columns, which is great for organizing a lot of content. At the moment, there isn’t much yet, so there is a lot of empty space. One suggestion is to fix the format so as to make use of the empty spaces in the right columns. Another suggestion: make sure to use consistent fonts in the posts as the differences take away from the visual experience.

User Friendliness – 9
Watching In Wonder is very easy to navigate as there aren’t too many posts yet. More so, the archives is easy to locate in the rightmost column. I suggest making more use of tags and categories in order to sort the posts and make it easier for readers to find them by topic.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
If you’re a sucker for historical fiction, you will certainly enjoy Watching In Wonder. This is easy reading, and the topic is relevant.

Useful Info – 10
As this is a work of fiction, you can’t really pick up tips and practical information as with other blogs. However, there is bound to be a lot of insight and information on this period in history.

Overall Experience - 8
Watching In Wonder is a work in progress, true; but it shows a lot of potential. If you are looking for something new to read, this might do the trick for you.

The Art of Age of Sail weBLOG

The Art of Age of Sail weBLOG is the companion blog of the company The Art of Age of Sail. This group is famed for their ship models, which are custom made by hand.

Visual Aesthetics – 9
The Art of Age of Sail weBLOG is definitely stunning when it comes to the visual part. The colors of the blog blend perfectly, and the images included in the posts will catch anyone’s eye. Even if you’re not into ship models, you will certainly take a second look! The only thing lacking is a breathtaking header.

User Friendliness – 9
The pages of The Art of Age of Sail weBLOG load up without any problems. What I really like about the blog is that it makes it easy for readers to find the information that they need. The archives are easily located in the left column, and relevant links are included in the posts. One suggestion: add a tags/labels section. For now, there isn’t a lot of content so it’s easy to navigate. In the future, though, this could prove to be more difficult without a categories section.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I am no expert when it comes to ships – model or not – but just looking at the images made me want to read the text. And, when I did, I found myself wanting to know more. For sure, ship model enthusiasts will enjoy this blog!

Useful Info – 9
Definitely a strong suit of The Art of Age of Sail weBLOG! The blog adds value to what the company has to offer. What can be improved? More content!

Overall Experience - 9
The Art of Age of Sail weBLOG is a great example of a business establishment’s companion blog. Ship model enthusiasts should include this in their bookmarks.

In Our Hearts We Won Them All
In Our Hearts We Won Them All is a blog “for and about underdogs.” Who doesn’t love underdogs? This blog is bound to plant that seed of hope in your heart and nurture it as well.

Visual Aesthetics – 8
In Our Hearts We Won Them All is all about finding beauty in the simple and plain things in life, and this principle seems to have been applied to the blog design as well. Everything is plain and simple, yet pleasing to the eyes. I would suggest a little more sprucing up in visual terms, though. A nice header and more utilization of the empty white space in the right.

User Friendliness – 9
The pages of In Our Hearts We Won Them All load up very quickly, and you can easily find old posts in the archives section. A label or tag cloud would be very helpful, though, as the blog covers a variety of topics.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I really enjoyed reading the posts in In Our Hearts We Won Them All. Indeed, the goal of Trevor Scott Barton is a worthy one, and reading his writing is a good way to spend your time.

Useful Info – 10
People who are feeling low due to whatever reason should pay a visit to In Our Hearts We Won Them All. The posts are meant to uplift the human spirit, and that they do!

Overall Experience - 9
In Our Hearts We Won Them All is meant for underdogs, but even those who are enjoying success in their lives can learn a thing or two from this blog. It definitely highlights the strength of the human spirit!

OOOOOOH…SHINY!
OOOOOOH…SHINY! is the perfect blog for those who have a low (or short) attention span. From food to vacation spots – this blog will certainly cater to all those shiny things that catch your attention all the time.

Visual Aesthetics – 7
I find it a little ironic that the main color theme of OOOOOOH…SHINY! leans toward the dark side. After all, the blog name hints of a brighter visual experience. Also, I would have loved for a header that says something more. Another thing that can be improved is the fact that there is too much empty space. Try utilizing the right column more!

That being said, the rest of the blog is perfect visually. The blog posts are full of images that will surely address your visual needs.

User Friendliness – 9
OOOOOOH…SHINY! is very easy to navigate. The links to the archives and blogroll are right where they usually are – upper right of the page. The pages load up with no problem at all. I suggest adding a tag or label section, though, as there are a lot of topics covered in the blog.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
Ahhh, this is a perfect blog for me, in terms of reading enjoyment. How can you go wrong with burgers and cabins and all sorts of trivia? Indeed, OOOOOOH…SHINY! can tempt you to browse its pages all day long.

Useful Info – 8
To be honest, there isn’t much by way of practical information in OOOOOOH…SHINY!. There are some posts, like the one about Modest Needs Charity, which are quite useful. Then again, who needs practical things all the time? Sometimes, we need to read posts about statistics on “What people remember from The Simpsons Movie” more!

Overall Experience - 8
OOOOOOH…SHINY! promises not to bore, always to interest – and keep it, too. Oooh, wait – what’s that post on electric light footprints of cities?

You’ve got to see it for yourself!

Fuzzy Galore
Fuzzy Galore is a “Girlie Motorcycle Blog.” For those of you protesting that there is no such thing, think again. Visit Rachael’s blog. She has been into motorcycles for so long, and in her blog, she shares all. Trust me, your perspective will change!

Visual Aesthetics – 10
Top notch visuals! I think that there is an excellent balance between being girly and macho. Rachael manages to put forth the perfect image of motorcycling in my mind – sexy and exhilarating!

User Friendliness – 10
Fuzzy Galore is very easy to navigate. It is very easy on the eyes, and all the relevant links are found on the right. Additional links are found in posts, which make for easy access.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
I just loved browsing Fuzzy Galore! Rachael really has a passion for motorcycles and it shines through in each post. She writes well, and really engages her readers.

Useful Info – 10
Whether you’re a beginner or you’re a seasoned rider, you will find a lot of useful information in Fuzzy Galore. I like how Rachael includes all the necessary information for events such as the Cross Island MC – Long Island Timed Road Run. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and she makes it easy for her readers to get involved!

Overall Experience - 10

I totally get Fuzzy Galore! I grew up loving motorcycles, thanks to my Dad, and I find a kindred spirit in Rachael. Bias aside, this is really one great blog. Gold Bloggy Award Winner here!

Spilled Milk
Spilled Milk is the blog of a first time mom (hence the title) who also happens to be full time lawyer. The full title of the blog is Spilled Milk {and other atrocities} – definitely more than enough to catch one’s attention! Read about motherhood and work – the life of one woman in a nutshell.

Visual Aesthetics – 10
The visuals of Spilled Milk are as interesting as the blog’s title. The header is definitely customized, and all the other visual elements jive so well together. It really is pleasing to the eyes, overall.

User Friendliness – 8
The pages of Spilled Milk load up very quickly, and I had no problems navigating the whole site. I do have two suggestions. One, put the Archives in a more accessible location – preferably higher up. Two, add a section for labels or tags for easier navigation by topic.

Reading Enjoyment – 10
Definitely an enjoyable read! Spilled Milk has a very honest approach, and you can’t help but feel that as you read through the posts. This is as real as it gets, mommas!

Useful Info – 10
From practical information to thought-provoking insights, Spilled Milk can give it to you! There are even giveaways that you will find more than fun – they’re quite useful as well!

Overall Experience - 9
Spilled Milk is a great example of a woman who juggles her career and motherhood exceptionally well. It would serve women well to follow this blog!