Bloggy Award

Manes N Tails
No, it’s not about the shampoo that is supposed to make your hair thick and long. You’d get something horsey though - Manes N Tails is a blog that covers anything and everything about horses and equestrians.

Visual Aesthetics - 8
The header for Manes N Tails could use some work. Somehow, it just didn’t seem to suit the concept of the blog at all - even with the horse in the field. The posts could use a better distribution of complementary photos as well.

User Friendliness - 8
Manes N Tails is very well-organized and the pages load up easily. It is quite hard to scroll down through long blocks of text, though. Another thing is that the font could be a little bigger, especially since the posts are long - it is a bit hard on the eyes.

Reading Enjoyment - 9
The posts are well-written and carry an informative tone. Maybe it could use a little lightening up, though?

Useful Info - 10
There is more to Manes N Tails than just horses. You’ll also find posts on clothing and accessories for equestrians.

Overall Experience - 8
Manes N Tails is a must for horse enthusiasts out there.

Fanny Pack Antics
Tourists fascinate the people behind Fanny Pack Antics. This blog showcases tourists from everywhere and points out their idiosyncrasies.

Visual Aesthetics - 10
The color theme of Fanny Pack Antics is actually stark but it works as there are more than enough photos to provide visual stimulation.

User Friendliness - 10
The pages of Fanny Pack Antics load up quickly despite the amount of photos. The blog is quite well organized as well, with the links neatly arranged on the left column.

Reading Enjoyment - 8
I have to admit, some of the photos and captions are quite funny. Some of them, however, I really can’t find humor in. It could be personal preferences, though.

Useful Info - 8
Not much practical information in Fanny Pack Antics although you’d have some fun! Oh, you can pick out pointers - what not to do when you tour other places.

Overall Experience - 8
Fanny Pack Antics is a blog to visit if you are up for a light enjoyable read.

Austin Girl
The Adventures of Austin Girl & Fat Bastard is the personal blog of a screenwriter and she shares it with her beagle, Fat Bastard. In it, Austin Girl presents her own world, her own perspective.

Visual Aesthetics - 8
Pink is the overall color theme of The Adventures of Austin Girl & Fat Bastard and it seems to suit the concept well. I really like the background with the image of a woman. I would have liked to see more photos of other than Fat Bastard, though.

User Friendliness - 8
The pages load up quite easily and the links to other blogs and Austin Girl’s Twitter are easy to find. I couldn’t find links to archives, though, and the rest of the right column is a bit confusing. The shade of pink that is used for the font for the main entries is a bit hard on the eyes, also.

Reading Enjoyment - 9
After reading one paragraph of an entry, you will notice that Austin Girl has a quirky writing style - something that is quite enjoyable.

Useful Info - 8
Not much practical information in the pages of The Adventures of Austin Girl & Fat Bastard but you sure will have something enjoyable to read!

Overall Experience - 8
From the first view of the shocking pink theme to the reading of the quirky entries, a visit to The Adventures of Austin Girl & Fat Bastard is something to remember.

Arse Speak
Arse Speak is the blog of an Arsenal fan and contains a lot of information about this very popular football team.

Visual Aesthetics - 7
Arse Speak could use more work on the visual aspect. There is too much white space that is not utilized and the text blocks are long with almost always no pictures to complement them. There is not much color to speak of as well.

User Friendliness - 8
The pages load up in no time and there are a few relevant links within the posts. However, the right column’s formatting could be tweaked so as to make it easier to get to the archives. Recent posts could also be shown.

Reading Enjoyment - 9
Arsenal fans will surely enjoy Arse Speak and what it has to offer.

Useful Info - 10
Looking at its specific niche, Arse Speak delivers a lot of relevant and timely information.

Overall Experience - 8
The content of Arse Speak is excellent - it just needs some sprucing up on the visual side.

The Nut Box
The Nut Box is the personal blog of a university student living in Manila. At the young age of 19, he shares his views on life - some of them serious, some of the on the lighter side.

Visual Aesthetics - 9
The visuals of The Nut Box are simple and easy on the eyes. There are enough pictures to complement the text.

User Friendliness - 10
The Nut Box is very well-organized and easy to navigate. The pages load up quite quickly as well. I like that the posts contain a lot of relevant links.

Reading Enjoyment - 10
The topics that The Nut Box are very varied and the posts are written very well.

Useful Info - 8
Though the topics are not that practical in the usual sense of the word, one can still find a lot of interesting things to read in The Nut Box.

Overall Experience - 9
I suggest that you visit The Nut Box for a meaningful read.

Rippin Skiers
Rippin Skiers is a blog that covers anything and everything about skiing in Colorado. As skiing season is not all year round, the blog also features other things that one can do in the area.

Visual Aesthetics - 7
Rippin Skiers offers a lot of content but the visual aspect can be improved on. The layout and overall look leaves me confused and not visually satisfied. Photos could be added and the formatting of the posts could be tweaked.

User Friendliness - 8
The pages of Rippin Skiers load up with no problem at all. However, the format leaves much to be desired. It is not easy to read the blog as sometimes, I am not sure where the entries end and the ads begin. The right column could use some cleaning up as well.

Reading Enjoyment - 9
Ski enthusiasts will surely love the content that this blog has to offer. I was just left confused when suddenly, out of nowhere, I read posts on Google Ads.

Useful Info - 10
Rippin Skiers offers a lot of useful information when it comes to skiing and other activities in the Colorado area.

Overall Experience - 8
Content-wise, Rippin Skiers has something to offer their target readers. The blog would benefit a lot from reworking the form, though.

Teen Taffy
Teen Taffy is a blog featuring all things about teen fashion. It dishes out advice on beauty, fashion, and shopping. Created for teens 13 to 19.

Visual Aesthetics - 10
Teen Taffy is full of glitter and bling - just the way most teens like it. The color theme is predominantly pink and baby blue, which suits the whole blog concept. There are also tons of pictures regarding the contents of each post.

User Friendliness - 8
I like that there are countless links that are relevant to the information provided in each post. A drawback is having to scroll down so much to see the whole home page. Maybe limiting the number of posts will help? After all, readers can always find these posts in the archives and recent posts links. Another thing, the pages load up a bit slowly as well.

Reading Enjoyment - 10
I am definitely not a teen but I can see how Teen Taffy can be attractive and enjoyable to teenagers.

Useful Info - 10
If teen fashion and style is your thing, then Teen Taffy definitely answers your need. There’s a LOT of things for teens that I never even knew existed!

Overall Experience - 9
Teen Taffy is a blog that fits its niche perfectly. Teens should bookmark Teen Taffy if they want to keep up to date on fashion and style.

Spiral Equilibrium
Spiral Equilibrium is a blog that helps promote social awareness. It is very new but the concept is very relevant to the world situation today.

Visual Aesthetics - 9
Spiral Equilibrium has a message to convey and it focuses on that. Its layout and design is very simple - no frills here but it works.

User Friendliness - 8
As there are only several posts as of this review, it is quite easy to navigate Spiral Equilibrium. What I would like to see are relevant links within the posts themselves so that readers would not have to search for additional information themselves.

Reading Enjoyment - 10
I rather enjoyed reading the posts in Spiral Equilibrium. They are factual and straight to the point while at the same time, the writer infuses his/her own ideas.

Useful Info - 10
Very useful information is to be found in the pages of Spiral Equilibrium. Relevant issues that we may not be aware of in detail are expounded on in the blog.

Overall Experience - 9
Spiral Equilibrium has a whole lot of potential. The concept is great and the writing good - just a little more building up and tweaking and this could be a hit in its niche!

Hog Biker
Hog Biker is a Harley enthusiast’s blog. In it, he shares his biking experiences in Alaska. He also throws in some things about his personal life.

Visual Aesthetics - 7
I was a bit disappointed with the visuals of the blog. To be honest, I was expecting more “bling” - I wanted to see more photos of bikes and the scenery as well. Oh, you can find these in the gallery but the posts could use some dressing up as well.

User Friendliness - 8
Hog Biker is quite organized and the posts are well-formatted. The number of social bookmarks at the bottom of each post kind of take away from the experience, though. Also, having to scroll all the way down for more links is a bit tiresome, especially since there is a ton of white space on the right column where they could have been placed.

Reading Enjoyment - 9
It was enjoyable reading through the posts, seeing biking as a hobby from someone else’s point of view.

Useful Info - 9
There is some useful information to be found on the pages of Hog Biker.

Overall Experience - 8
A little bit more dressing up and some work on the format would do Hog Biker a world of good. Perhaps a little more excitement in the posts as well?

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Lady Java
Lady Java is the personal blog of a young lady from Malaysia. She explains her moniker as “I’m a lady and a Javanese by race. I was born and bred in sunny Singapore in March, which makes me a Pisces - and am currently residing in Malaysia with the love of my life.”

Visual Aesthetics - 7
Lady Java’s visual theme makes you feel as if you were in outer space - it is a good thing, actually. However, the rest of the visuals do not seem to blend with each other.

User Friendliness - 7
The pages load up fine but I had some problems seeing the font clearly at times, due to the background effects. The layout of the ads, links, and other elements of the pages also left me confused. It’s also a bit of hassle that when you click on other pages, you get ads before being redirected.

Reading Enjoyment - 8
There were some posts which caught my attention - like that one about being a mother. Most of the other posts I was really not able to relate to. I am sure that Lady Java’s circle of friends would think otherwise, though.

Useful Info - 8
Lady Java has some insights to share to her readers. She is especially good when it comes to love and relationships.

Overall Experience - 7
Lady Java clearly puts her personal stamp on her blog. It is quite an interesting blog to visit every now and then.