One thing is very obvious when you visit Easier Said Than Done for the first time. PINK (with a hint of green). Stereotypically I expected a blog full of kittens, makeup and other girly things (hey, I’m a guy). I was wrong.
Pausing to put the pink in place I started reading. The blog covers a variety of topics, all of which it handles with intelligence and some passion but above all honesty. Whether discussing the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, where her future is headed, or even just a quick update on her weekend, Nichole writes in a very friendly and readable way showing maturity beyond her years. Posts are well constructed, and where applicable she offers a few links to pertinent sites, always a welcome addition to a blog post.
The layout of the site is fairly typical, with a sidebar of links on the left, and the design of the site is nicely themed without being distracting. Even the Google Ads at the top of the pages are subtle, allowing the content to retain focus. The only suggestion I would have would be to remove the slight gap between the post title and the post itself (they seem a little disjointed at present), but it’s a minor quibble. Ohh and I mentioned the PINK, right?
Aside from the usual blog features, there is little else on the site – although she has just launched her own forum which I hope won’t stop her from writing for her blog.
Overall the one thing that makes this blog worth a visit is the content. It may not be anything earth-shattering but at least it’s well written and should appeal to most people.NULL