Writers Website Example

For an interesting use of Blogger.com for a writer's website, take a look at Steve Hickoff. Nice design, Steve! It's a digital calling card, web presence, and contact resource. When I first saw it in early December, there were few posts, so I had concentrated on reading the information packed into the left column. It's impressive. If this were my page now, however, I'd limit the number of posts that appear on the page to three or four to prevent the long scroll with an empty left column. The graphics are a great addition and make a nice break between the text columns.

As it stands, this appears to be a no-cost web presence. I say that because I see it is hosted at the Blogger-related Blogspot hosting service. If the owner wanted to expand the website by adding functionality like linking the items under "Services" to web pages displying his talents, he'd need space on a different server. I'd suggest hosting the blog himself for better control and archival security. Not telling you what to do with your blog, Steve, just using it as a object lesson.

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