Welcome to UBD version 4.0
Welcome! If you are reading this blog post, then you are now viewing version 4.0 of UBD!
Our last redesign was completed in May of 2008 and as nice as it was, it was definitely time for a fresh look. The new design adds the Seattle skyline to the header, signifying our recent move.
We have also [...]
How To Find a Quality Web Host
Have you ever had to deal with a poorly managed hosting provider? The kind that has your servers crashing, or maybe even causing you to lose data?
Losing data (your blog posts and design) is a nightmare that many bloggers have. Commonly, servers will crash in mid-step when making changes to your blog. This will undoubtedly [...]
Follow Us on Twitter!
Unique Blog Designs is now on Twitter! Follow us today!
Although the UBD team has been on Twitter for quite a while now, we hadn’t setup a company account until now. We have a lot of exciting things planned for 2009 that will definitely surprise you!
In Q1 2009, we have something very special to show you [...]
Revealed: A Proven System for Creating Powerful Blogs
At UBD, we work with a wide range of bloggers. Everyone from top 100 bloggers like John Chow and Jeremy Schoemaker to bloggers who haven’t even written their first blog post yet. Whenever we come across a valuable resource for new bloggers, we like to pass it on.
Our good friend and blogging mentor, Yaro Starak, [...]
Harnessing Twitter to Increase Your Blog Traffic
Twitter is all the rage these days and I have to admit that I am a HUGE fan! I have seen great results with increasing traffic to my personal blog as well as the UBD blog.
Tweeting has proven itself to be an incredibly useful and important tool for communication, rivaling both instant messaging and blogging. [...]
Podcast with Copywriting Expert Blogger, Allison Nazarian
Welcome to the first weekly UBD Podcast!
I recently had a chance to sit down and talk about copywriting for blogs with Allison Nazarian. Allison is the founder of Get It In Writing. Her business provides copywriting services, among other things, to bloggers! She also writes on her personal blog AllisonNazarian.com
Allison has worked, written and consulted [...]
Color Palette in a Box
Have you ever visited a blog or website that had a poorly chosen color scheme? I can’t tell you how many I’ve seen over the years…
When we do consultations with our clients, prior to starting the design, colors are always a paramount piece of information that we must have. Choosing a color palette for your [...]
Don't Be a Cannibal – Call to Action Explained
If you’ve been around the internet marketing scene for a while, you know that having a site or blog with the proper “calls to action” is key to your success. These calls can include RSS signup, email capture, lead generation, affiliate sales, and the list goes on. Here are three rule-of-thumb steps that you can [...]
Read More »Improve Your Monetization Strategy With SocialSpark Affiliate Opportunities
Monetizing a blog can be a mysterious and confusing task. Luckily, SocialSpark has come along and launched Affiliate Opportunities. Their new program will help you filter through a TON of awesome affiliate deals, and turn your posting into cash.
The Low-Down
Once you’ve signed up for SocialSpark, head over to their Affiliate Opportunities page.
Here are a few [...]
5 Ways to Increase RSS Conversion
One of the most common questions that we get from our clients is, “How do I increase my readership?” Well, a great place to start is making sure that you have a good call to action for RSS.
You know that having a lot of subscribers is great for your brand, regardless of the online presence [...]
From working with thousands of bloggers and companies, such as MySpace, Inc. and Yahoo!, Inc., to exhibiting at the Blog World Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and IZEA Fest in Orlando, Florida, Unique Blog Designs (UBD) is known by much of the online world. How did they get started?