Thanks guys. Like I said it's on a free host and I used to have a drupal install in the main directory, the favicon just got transferred accross. the idea of it is for myself rather than readers but I feel that feedback is very important. Also, the latest update is the first in about 3 weeks, but I am going to be a lot more active now because I am launching a new project.
I can assure you than Jon's KISS method works, or did for me. I am making a small amount of money from my first site, but if I can double that or more from a second site using the same method then I am in buisness. I recommend WordPress becuase of the hassle it takes out of everything. As for the buttons I don't know what the hell is going on, the feed still works though so subscribe to keep up to date.
I am happy to answer specific questions on the whole niche article site topic and how I made it work.