the nature of the beast

The full versatility of this blog and its dashboard interface have yet to be fully utilised, and my lack of knowledge may mislead my observations. I am intent on understanding the device and will continue to post evidence of my thought process towards this goal.


Screen shot of Blogger Dashboard

Screen shot of Blogger Dashboard with Auto Save feature

Screen shot of Blogger Preview feature

The dashboard proves a smooth friendly interface. Writing a blog post is a simple process, with “Preview” and “Save Now” features providing a pivotal flexibility. A blogger does not have to rush writing a post, as there is an auto save feature that stores content so that it can be observed or edited at a later date, or worry over how their post will be presented, as the unforeseen is quickly dispelled with the “Preview” button. Further structures to save confusion can be found in the colours of the “Publish Post”, in orange, “Save Now” & “Preview” buttons, in blue, bellow the compose post window. The colours contrast nicely against each other but remain unthreatening with the orange implying a passive immediacy. Placing the “Publish Post” in its own colour also supports the individual nature of the post, a position of standing out from the crowd, a unique identity that then transfers to the publisher of the post. There is also a strong link between the orange in “Publish Post” and the colour of the Blogger logo, found at the top of the page, which enforces the Blogger brand and suggests a higher authority overshadowing the individual nature of the publisher, whilst retaining a strong and reassuring sense of community.  

I enjoy the minimalist design of the compose post window as it makes for easy navigation. Its use of picture icons to promote editing features also heightens this usability. So far I have found blogging to be a smooth and enjoyable experience.