After stormy discussion CSSBloom team has chosen the best 20 blog designs.
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Avalonstar
Matt Brett
Joshuaink
The Big Noob
Bloklantis
Jason Santa Maria
Rob Goodlatte
PR Blogger
Bartelme Design
Cameron Moll
Stopdesign
SimpleBits
ShaunInman
LeliaThomas
If..Else Log
Ordered List
5ThirtyOne
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I’m not too enthusiastic about most of these. They’re good designs, but most are nothing special.
Due respect to the designers (my own layout is abysmal), but I think this probably reflects the general paucity of interesting design in the blogosphere. C’mon, surely the top 20 designs shouldn’t remind me of FrontPage 97..?
For me there should be at least 100 best blog designs list but we have only 20. Not too much good blog design out there.
What’s wrong with the desing of THIS site??? I can’t see the left margin using Firefox!!
Heading says “tBits” - can’t see left of that, and YES I’ve got my scrollbar all the way left. I do use 800×600 so my bum eyes can see the screen, but the web designer should take that into consideration…
duh
I’m having the same problem with IE6. Looks like the left margin is bleeding off the screen and i can’t get there!!
Beautiful! Is Cameron’s portfolio a blog though? I must have missed that one.
They’re all good, mostly web designers, so no surprise. I’d LOVE to see some kind of showing off of sites NOT belonging to designers though - THAT would be worth a bookmark!
About website, it works in 1024 and 1280 resolution with Firefox browser. When i look in my stats today IE takes 12% only. For resolutions 1280 - 35%, 1024 - 30%, 800×600 beyond first 10. Sorry but i can\’t gratify everyone and i am also sure that you have problems with this resolution on other websites.
Yee but Cameron’s portfolio also looks great and we added it to our list for that great look.
These blogs sure do look pretty, but not much is really new here.
Can we have some innovation in terms of blog layouts that actually increase the usability, rather than simply adding branding and graphics?
For example, the long tail archive: link
and the mullet blog layout : link
are two design concepts I\\\’ve been advocating that actually try to enhance a users ability to find content. Like them or hate them, at least they are an explicit attempt to make blogs easier to use. I\\\’d love to see more ideas along these lines!
Mullet blog layout presents very nice idea. I like it.
From this blogs Avalonstar breaks the rule of simple blog layouts.
Cheers and thanks for comments.
You can find a mirror of this list here:
cssbloom
Nice collection. The sites are real cool!!!
I suggest a honorable mention for http://mad4milk.net/
When people talk about good blog design they almost always just focus on graphics. These are good designs, but not necessarily good blog designs (most are but see where I’m going here). I think one of the best designs is http://paulstamatiou.com/. It may not be the prettiest in terms of graphics but just look at how well it supports the content… that’s what blog design is about.
True, also great website.
Dude, my site totally got snubbed. Ah well - you’ve implied there will be a part two…
Well there will be…Part 3.
Part two is here: http://silentbits.com/?p=385
Great blog! I’ve added a link to your blog on Blog of the Day under the category of Design. To view the feature of your blog, please visit http://blogoftheday.org/page/111664
This design tips and pics are great, can I use them? I love them and your site too
Sure thing manocska, this are only the screenshots from websites.
Thanks.
Why my blog is not listed :icon: ? Please tell me what do you think:
http://www.malditoweekend.com
Is in spanish, but we are talking about design…
Sabo
Keep up the great work on your blog. Best wishes WaltDe
Thanks WaltDe, appreciate it
Thanks, nice designs
I love this . . .great design
Nice List! Here’s what I am currently using.
High-Rise:
http://www.adambreckler.com/?page_id=3
These are very nice. Some great inspiration for me because I’m about to design my own blog.
Nice designs. thanks for your hard work.
cool template.. i will try it soon
I’m working with a really good simplywptheme ‘magazine masterclass’ check it… http://www.dragonanswers.com/
“5ThirtyOne” is the best for me, so simple and stylish
I really liked the Jason Santa Maria and IF…else log . Those designs are pretty good and i would ove to buy these for my websites.
Whoooaaa!!! That`s a great list of designs that anybody would ever want