Blog Review: Thermal

Thermal
http://www.thermalblog.co.uk

Description of site:
The author of the site, Chris, provides regular posts mainly related to technology, trivia and cartoons.

Appearance:
Looks like a WordPress template. White background, topped by functional deep red header. Simple, but effective left hand side bar with text links.

Organisation:
Very good. The short posts and concise wording means there is a natural flow to this blog – no rambling or waffling.

Navigation and Functionality:
Left hand sidebar with text links. Browsing by post category is quickly achieved using the tabbed header. Very handy search bar located on the header.

Advertising:
Themal is monetised by Google AdSense and Amazon Associates. There is an AdSense skyscraper towards the bottom of the side bar. Amazon ads appear under each post. The Amazon ads appear to be contextual in nature so could contradict with AdSense – maybe the author should seek more advice on this. The AdSense skyscraper is unobtrusively tucked away. The Amazon ads, despite being widespread, aren't particularly 'in your face' because they are that well blended.

Comments:
This is one of the best blogs I have reviewed so far. I am instantly attracted to the short, topical and informative posts. Many of the posts are about Chris’s discoveries on the web – different file sharing sites, graphic resources and the like. There’s some good tips to be had. Chris also has an eye for a good photograph – I saw the November 16^th entries and was in awe at the beauty before me.

A very helpful, functional and attractively designed blog which is well worth a visit. The regular updating also means there is something fresh for every visit. I may pad this review out slightly more time permitting!

Rating:
9/10 – the blog’s bollocks.

Reviewer:
Tom