tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post645827371200642756..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: getting a fly-on-the-wall blog reviewLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20659443637192939842016-12-12T03:59:25.133+08:002016-12-12T03:59:25.133+08:00Hi Leanne, thanks for sharing. I'm excited and...Hi Leanne, thanks for sharing. I'm excited and also scared to enter my Blog. I'm really glad it's free! It would make it worse if I had to pay to find out my Blog was awful. When I get my courage up I'll let you know so you can make Tea if I have to come over and Cry in it. Thanks, DonnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158217181354708429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73927442962235207162016-03-03T12:25:17.085+08:002016-03-03T12:25:17.085+08:00I think I'll do it again a few weeks Susan bec...I think I'll do it again a few weeks Susan because it was really helpful and a much more positive experience than I expected - and being free was a real bonus!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-11499297828426518192016-03-03T02:18:08.420+08:002016-03-03T02:18:08.420+08:00I have done this several times, and gotten some go...I have done this several times, and gotten some good feedback this way. The reviews do need to be taken with a grain of salt - one of mine was done by someone who had no idea of how to navigate a website - and she never figured out how to scroll down, so missed all of my content! That being said, it showed me that I needed to shorten the height of my header, to make it more obvious how to navigate my site. I think Peek Testing is a opportunity well worth taking advantage of - especially since it is free.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63289885672887446222016-03-01T22:13:52.149+08:002016-03-01T22:13:52.149+08:00I loved that it was free Nikki and that I'd se...I loved that it was free Nikki and that I'd seen someone who had a few things that were suggested as needing to be changed. It was scary to put my blog out into the great unknown, and such a relief to find it was doing okay!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-24900899722510745962016-03-01T22:12:31.442+08:002016-03-01T22:12:31.442+08:00I hope you put yourself out there for a try Sally ...I hope you put yourself out there for a try Sally - it's kind of nice when someone affirms the direction you've headed in.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-65591182914275553992016-03-01T22:11:59.555+08:002016-03-01T22:11:59.555+08:00It was an interesting exercise Debbie and I think ...It was an interesting exercise Debbie and I think it gives you an added insight that you comes with fresh eyes.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10885135567181895902016-03-01T09:07:02.316+08:002016-03-01T09:07:02.316+08:00Leanne, I do and enjoy Peek user testing, although...Leanne, I do and enjoy Peek user testing, although it is anxiety inducing to wait for the results it can really help you see your blog as other people do. The first time I did it the young lady was a little confused and didn't quite understand that this was a blog, but I always get good insight from the review. Our group did this and got varied results, but I think everyone was appreciative to have a new eye on their site. It's free to use and a can be the catalyst for some big changes. Or it can reinforce that you are where you should be. Pretty cool.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064084924219498676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20609683677931185542016-03-01T06:24:53.685+08:002016-03-01T06:24:53.685+08:00What a great tool Leanne. I think I'll have to...What a great tool Leanne. I think I'll have to have a little check out of this myself. I'm really pleased you got good feedback, your blog is easy to navigate around.<br /><br />Sally @ Life Loving<br />#LifeLovingLinkieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497429927333074481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61042205310526230632016-02-29T11:16:17.404+08:002016-02-29T11:16:17.404+08:00I did this a year or so ago, before I rebranded. T...I did this a year or so ago, before I rebranded. Thanks for the reminder to do it again. And thanks for sharing this information at the Blogger's Pit Stop.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-12620571305884174132016-02-27T10:08:20.007+08:002016-02-27T10:08:20.007+08:00let me know how it goes Cathy - and if you get a d...let me know how it goes Cathy - and if you get a dodgy one you could always give it another go :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50410164125967392222016-02-27T04:14:16.118+08:002016-02-27T04:14:16.118+08:00This is awesome! I am definitely going to try it. ...This is awesome! I am definitely going to try it. It would be great to have some perspective on what I am writing and whether or not I am communicating "my" message or any message. Of course, I think I'm hysterical and full of bits of life-changing information but I would love to know what someone else thinks. Hopefully, they will agree. Ha! Ha! Thanks so much. <br /><br />Cathy ColangeloCathy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027352113137143949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51320313409947620122016-02-26T07:48:04.078+08:002016-02-26T07:48:04.078+08:00thanks so much Mary - I didn't know you could ...thanks so much Mary - I didn't know you could see what others reviews were. I found it quite reassuring and I might get brave enough to do it again some time soon - glad they got over the confusion with Victoria Secrets for you! :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41898372451110282462016-02-26T00:17:04.967+08:002016-02-26T00:17:04.967+08:00Leanne I also did this, twice and have made severa...Leanne I also did this, twice and have made several changes. It is actually funny when it is someone who is not familiar with your niche. The first person in my review was bombarded with Victoria's Secrets ads and she tho ught it was a blog for that... can you imagine? The second was much better and she said it was easy to navigate which is my main concern. I saw yours in there too. You got a great review. I think the most important thing is easy of use and navigation. Plus it looks great and uncluttered. Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-343222042120178932016-02-24T19:47:31.098+08:002016-02-24T19:47:31.098+08:00It's an interesting experience Laci - easy to ...It's an interesting experience Laci - easy to do and free - I think it was honest + positive (phew!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50968893856882926012016-02-24T15:16:11.557+08:002016-02-24T15:16:11.557+08:00It's supposed to be good for you to do somethi...It's supposed to be good for you to do something scary every now and then - this was my moment :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-30203437205972917082016-02-24T15:15:31.267+08:002016-02-24T15:15:31.267+08:00I think it gave me a different perspective and tha...I think it gave me a different perspective and that was helpful - it was also nice that they didn't say anything awful - the post that I originally read had been given a few criticisms/suggestions, so they are at least honest!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-67929427770920629242016-02-24T15:13:48.118+08:002016-02-24T15:13:48.118+08:00you might have a point there Regina - at least it ...you might have a point there Regina - at least it was positive feedback, and I have no intention of using their paid services (although I might have another go at their free one sometime and see what happens). Someone else who commented had a woman review theirs so there must be a few reviewers out there??Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-23839486231203325062016-02-24T11:10:02.450+08:002016-02-24T11:10:02.450+08:00You and I must have read the same post. I gave it ...You and I must have read the same post. I gave it a try today for my desktop and mobile sites. It was fine. I was disappointed that both reviewers sounded like the same person (also a young male in his 20's) and that both reviewers and the reviewer in the blog post (and yours) all wanted to go to the About page (too coincidental to me). The person(s) didn't understand that the site was a blog...and the one reviewing my mobile site said he prefers when websites aren't in a blog format. Uhhhhh...okay. I think that it is more of a sales tool to get you to purchase their paid services.Regina L. L. Wells | You Are a Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809399251211392862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59640967581424779662016-02-24T10:50:52.391+08:002016-02-24T10:50:52.391+08:00Thanks for letting us know about this service. Bra...Thanks for letting us know about this service. Brave! I'd like to try at some point just to get an unbiased opinion! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028324704398001312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61865814408258956382016-02-24T09:18:06.276+08:002016-02-24T09:18:06.276+08:00Hi Leanne! Good for you for being brave enough fo...Hi Leanne! Good for you for being brave enough for a "peek." I've done it a couple of times through the years and it does offer some fresh eye perspective on what you create. But the last time I did it I got some young woman who was pretty clueless about anything that I could relate to so I stopped. I think it's time for another try. Thanks!Kathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392736262783641661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-56576211742715431262016-02-24T09:14:35.121+08:002016-02-24T09:14:35.121+08:00that's great Liv - I'm glad it's such ...that's great Liv - I'm glad it's such a useful tool - I'm surprised I hadn't encountered it earlier - maybe that's a good thing!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43210807532750525372016-02-24T09:13:48.687+08:002016-02-24T09:13:48.687+08:00I'm hoping to be brave enough to give it a go ...I'm hoping to be brave enough to give it a go regularly because honest feedback is really useful - nice to know that it works for you too Claire :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86187378369644456932016-02-24T09:12:57.803+08:002016-02-24T09:12:57.803+08:00That's good to know too - when you are a compl...That's good to know too - when you are a complete novice in the blogging world you want to do your best to encourage people to connect - I found his advice really interesting too.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-15668329297775344522016-02-24T08:52:35.715+08:002016-02-24T08:52:35.715+08:00I had a peek done and found it very helpful too!I had a peek done and found it very helpful too!LIVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524453327563312809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-950727122892472122016-02-24T00:57:49.225+08:002016-02-24T00:57:49.225+08:00I've used peek before, and get differing revie...I've used peek before, and get differing reviews of my site so it's great that you can use it every month to get a good idea of how it is viewed in general by lots of different people. So far women tend to like my site more than men, but I consider that a good thing! Good post, thanks. #abitofeverythingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759791928598173518noreply@blogger.com