Comments on: Design Inspiration: the Anatomy of a Great Blog Ad

By: Guitar Backing Tracks

Guitar Backing Tracks — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:37:48 +0000

I agree that an ad should have the just enough animation to draw the eye, along with a simple message and a call to action.

I think the “AIDA” ideology goes a long way. Attention,Interest.Desire and Action

By: Jean

Jean — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:54:02 +0000

The thing that captures me the most about Amazon images is the use of that yellow “pop-up” button

You just feel like clicking it

Jean

By: sxe

sxe — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:39:11 +0000

I am looking for feedback in relation to site lay-out, ease of navigation, content and suggestions for possible enhancement.

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:50:56 +0000

I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog. Great tips!

By: Ari

Ari — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:37:53 +0000

great read, Randa.
Personaly I like Amazon.
I hate ads with falsh too much or stupid game.
More blink more I hate that ads, or too much ads in a page.

By: Stefan|muscle building program

Stefan|muscle building program — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:51:02 +0000

This was an awesome blog post. Thank you very much. Really helpful for me since I’m just starting out.

Stefan

By: Dev's, Business web hosting

Dev's, Business web hosting — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:52:05 +0000

A great and highly focused picture is worth more than 1000 words, this is my policy when it comes designing effective ads i just use an image which explains everything i want to say, and trust me it works like magic. also you can use the power of POWER WORDS such as

Jump start, Enjoy, ReaL, complete, discount, Empower, Go, Imagine, Enabled, Enter, Exceed, Experience, Express, Feel, maximize, minimize, offer, Hurry, Time is running out, Save 100%, True, shocking etc etc

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:08:17 +0000

Actually I would click on the ‘MeandMyDrum’ logo, not necessarily for the logo itself, but for the wording ‘MeandMyDrum’ as I’d be curious to know what it’s all about.

Though I pay for my own hosting, I’m afraid that logo (and text) about hosting wouldn’t get me to click on it. I don’t feel particularly drawn to it.

I’m drawn to the (pink) Yahoo and ColdFusion ads. (I don’t think there’s a need for the Yahoo one to be animated as I think the design stands quite well on its own).

By: Graham Gordon

Graham Gordon — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:26:51 +0000

I have two golf sites, http://www.golfblogger.co.uk and http://www.golfbargains4u.co.uk and I am looking for feedback in relation to site lay-out, ease of navigation, content and suggestions for possible enhancement.

To all golfers/ sportspersons out there, I welcome any constructive feedback you may have, thanks.

best regards & kindest wishes
Graham

By: Shantanu

Shantanu — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:53:25 +0000

I guess the best effect is when it is compelling enough but doesn’t jar (and become annoying!).