Weblog Usability: The Top Ten Design Mistakes - 2 comments

Today's article from Jakob Nielsen, the usability expert.

I'm not entirely sure he's on the same wavelength, though:

#9. Forgetting That You Write for Your Future Boss

Similarly:

Having a weblog address ending in blogspot.com, typepad.com, etc. will soon be the equivalent of having an @aol.com email address or a Geocities website: the mark of a naive beginner who shouldn't be taken too seriously.

So that's where you've been going wrong. Still, the guy's usually worth a read.

Anyone got their own dos and don'ts? How about these pet hates, for starters:

• blogging under the influence of strong ideologies (or alcohol)
• use of the F****** and the N*** word
• use of the words "Insightful" and "Thoughtful" (shudder)
• writing posts that consist of a single link to Harry's Place.