And while I didn’t intend to start a debate on a comment, sometimes it needs to be said that not everyone agrees with cute animal pix/vids that achieve nothing apart from awwwww. You said exactly what I thought.

‘Grotesque’ is too kind a word.

There are two things you are talking about here. One is putting a link to your sight, which should relate to your message that can help your reader to expand on your message… that can work. Now, what I think is more important, a personal message from you on what your blog is about.

Now, don’t stress out here, I know most bloggers are very good at the written word but many are terrified to get in front of a camera! Relax and breathe, just talk to me. I believe it’s more important for your readers to meet you on an uncommon level; it will create a different connection. Have fun with it, no need to try to make it a Hollywood production. Picasa, from Google, is a free program and a good way to get started.