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What should a blog homepage include?
What to display on your blog start page
- A clear value statement. In one or two sentences…
- Eye-catching call to action. What is the one thing you definitely want people to do?
- Your background and experience.
- Testimonials.
- Your best content.
- Your latest posts.
How do I make a homepage on Blogger?
To do so go to “Settings” option in blogger dashboard and under the “Search Preferences” menu, edit the “Custom Redirects”. In “Custom Redirects” click the “Edit” option to create a new redirect from blog’s current homepage (“/”) to blog’s new homepage URL (“/p/homepage. html”).
How do I make a blog page my homepage?
To build the most successful blog homepage possible, use these best practices:
- Start with a strong, readable typeface and let it determine the scale of other elements.
- Use simple, familiar layouts.
- Tone down the clutter and gimmicky functionality.
- Help readers find content quickly through clear navigation and search.
Why do I need a homepage for my blog?
If you’re drawing in potential clients, you can display a couple of portfolio pieces or if you’re building trust through free content you can show off a free course or your very best blog posts. Having a “homepage” that simply contains your recent blog posts, will lead new visitors to that latest blog post every time.
Why do I need a static homepage for my blog?
Having a “homepage” that simply contains your recent blog posts, will lead new visitors to that latest blog post every time. Without a static homepage, you’re missing the opportunity to point out that you have products or services to offer or that there’s more people can learn by viewing your About page.
What’s the difference between blog posts and taxonomy pages?
Taxonomy pages require (slightly) less content than blog posts, whereas cornerstone content should be exhaustive and therefore needs to contain a significant number of words. In the table below, you can see how we assess the different pages.
How long should a blog post or page be?
If your post or page contains less than 50 characters, the plugin’s readability checks won’t be able to give you the best results. And, in most cases, you can’t give the best answer to your audience in such a short span of words. So, extensive articles – written for people, not search engines! – might have some advantages over short posts.