Why Are Simple Blogs the Most Popular?
Humans are predisposed to find simplicity of design both pleasing and eloquent. This holds true across the spectrum. That which is simple and practical becomes symbolic of timeless quality.
Men with square jaws are considered the ideal of masculinity by women. The simplicity of a toned, trim physique is preferred to a “muscle bound” body by most women.
Men also prefer the simplicity of symmetry in women. This is particularly apparent in the proven preference for women who have a wider hip than waist ratio (WTR).
It is of no great wonder then that the most popular blogs are those that appeal to our behavioral desire for simplicity and symmetry.
Consider LifeHacker not only is the page laid out in a simple format, but the profile of an attractive female is incorporated in the page header.
Google, the most popular search engine holds absolutely nothing on it’s page other than the search box window and the Google logo centered above it.
Some of my favorites Blogging for Business, Make it Great!, MindTweaks, Steve Pavlina and Best of Mother Earth are so free of guided lilies they might have been written by Thoreau.
When it comes to finding identifying what people want by observing their behavior it is clear, that the great majority prefer the beauty of eloquent simplicity.
February 4th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
ya know reg, I may NEED a behavior consultant if I come here to see if you’ve added my name in yet another post — i’ve developed a blushing complex !!
I know for me if I can’t bring beauty to either something I say through words or to highlight it with a picture of something beautiful then it doesn’t have my signature on it
Blogs I most appreciate take my breath away with thought, a picture or a opportunity to chat
thanks for the mention
Mother Earth aka Karen Hanrahan
http://www.bestwellnessconsultant.com