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Old 02-01-2009, 04:28 PM   #1
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Website Features,ideas, And Input

So I was think it would be cool to have a little critique of our websites. If we could look at each others sites and give input as to what we like/don't like and input for each other like info and features we could add. So if you wanna participate post up! My site is in my sig below.

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Old 02-01-2009, 04:55 PM   #2
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It has the 'shady' technique of disabling the back botton. Myself and other I know just close the tab of browser on those sites.
No meta tags, for content,description, keywords, etc.
No 'G' verifier code.
No urchin code.

Maybe more, but the stomach virus is really messing with my head too.
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Old 02-01-2009, 05:03 PM   #4
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+interesting look
+fast loading
+nice pics of job sites

-On your contact page your email address isn't click able. Change it from "batttleridgebuilders<at>gmail.com" to "batttleridgebuilders@gmail.com"

Than it will be direct click able.
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I want to participate.

And before I start let me say I will probably hurt some feelings but will only be doing it for your good. lol.

Please hurt my feelings because I want to have the best website I can have.


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CreativeHomeImp My site is in my sig below.
I don't like the number counter on there or on any website, I think it may be a bad thing, do some research on that concept for 15 minutes on the web investigate the good and bad for it.

I'm on your siding page looking and one thing breaks my train of thought, It is some words are a different color and/or font than others. If they are going to be different then make them a link to the link of that company.

Your email me link needs to say get a free estimate and be much bigger and also have a page that says free quote or Estimate or Free Estimate or what ever and make it a form instead of just having a email.

The worst thing of all bars none about your site is, The Google ad words at the bottom taking your prospects to other contractor websites. One Ad said on your page "Why trust one contractor when you can get multiple bids", now being a one call closer I could never have anything that took my so hard to find prospects that find my site to someone else's site and become their prospect.

Spell and word check your site: Additions page, "We do many additions, from small to large and ever thing in between. "


Good Point: People on your pages are great, I like how you have people on every page in your photos.
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Old 02-01-2009, 06:14 PM   #6
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this is good stuff guys. So far I have:

-fixed links on my siding page
-removed google ad's (i had ben trying to filter out other construction ads but I give up)

I like all the suggestions and in between stuff tonight I am gonna keep tweaking.
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Old 02-01-2009, 06:15 PM   #7
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oh yeah I defiantly wanna make a contact form page also.
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Old 02-01-2009, 06:26 PM   #8
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I want to participate.

And before I start let me say I will probably hurt some feelings but will only be doing it for your good. lol.

Please hurt my feelings because I want to have the best website I can have.



I don't like the number counter on there or on any website, I think it may be a bad thing, do some research on that concept for 15 minutes on the web investigate the good and bad for it.

I'm on your siding page looking and one thing breaks my train of thought, It is some words are a different color and/or font than others. If they are going to be different then make them a link to the link of that company.

Your email me link needs to say get a free estimate and be much bigger and also have a page that says free quote or Estimate or Free Estimate or what ever and make it a form instead of just having a email.

The worst thing of all bars none about your site is, The Google ad words at the bottom taking your prospects to other contractor websites. One Ad said on your page "Why trust one contractor when you can get multiple bids", now being a one call closer I could never have anything that took my so hard to find prospects that find my site to someone else's site and become their prospect.

Spell and word check your site: Additions page, "We do many additions, from small to large and ever thing in between. "


Good Point: People on your pages are great, I like how you have people on every page in your photos.
OK your turn lol

+LOTS of info
+easy to navigate and find what I wanna know
+lots of pics

-some of the headers like in "about us" the "our experience" is really hard to read, there are a few of them around the site. It kind of draws my eye away from the info to look at that.

good job though!

how many of you guys do you own site?
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Great Idea!
Here's mine.
www.PeckDrywall.com


I also have www.PeckPainting.com going to my Painting page on the website above. Any thoughts on that. I use it on all of my painting advertisements.

Thanks. Paul
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CreativeHomeImp, Your site loads a little slow on my machine.Your site looks good. Maybe think about a testimonial page (I'm working on one). I like your photo album set up too. Where do you get something like that?

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CreativeHomeImp, Your site loads a little slow on my machine.Your site looks good. Maybe think about a testimonial page (I'm working on one). I like your photo album set up too. Where do you get something like that?

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Mr. Mike, Nice site! Looks like the "Common Paint Problems" page is not working properly.
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"how many of you guys do you own site?"

I do. I make minor changes every few days. Bigger ones monthly or so.
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I have one, too. I make changes almost every other day.
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I do. I make additions and changes every few day's or so.
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Mine too!

www.winchesterconstruction.ca

I've recently updated the design and layout. Also organized my company to look more "specialized" in the things we do (3 new domain names).
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Great Idea!
Here's mine.
www.PeckDrywall.com


I also have www.PeckPainting.com going to my Painting page on the website above. Any thoughts on that. I use it on all of my painting advertisements.

Thanks. Paul
+Lots of info

-Too much info and stuff all over the main page

I like BattleRidge's site.

I like sites with just enough info that you need. I prefer simple and to the point.
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We began with smaller projects in siding, framing, sheetrock and roofing to develop skills in all areas of construction, and have continued to develop our portfolio by working for private businesses, distinguished local contractors, homeowners and the government.
I would remove this text. You always want to appear to your customers as their best choice, experience wise. The above statement does not represent that very well. I would normally not trust someone to complete a project that began developing their skills only several years ago.

I do not know anything about you or your business so do not think I am doubting your skills, but in this business experience matters, if you do not have the actual years in business to prove your knowledge then find other creative ways to show it.


I know my page needs work, I have just been lazy with it lately .
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I know my page needs work, I have just been lazy with it lately .
it's not all that bad. Looks "home made" but gets the job done, and doesn't look like a jumbled mess of info and random photos. The only real issue I have is the black text in the banner at the top is very hard to read.
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I would remove this text. You always want to appear to your customers as their best choice, experience wise. The above statement does not represent that very well. I would normally not trust someone to complete a project that began developing their skills only several years ago.

I do not know anything about you or your business so do not think I am doubting your skills, but in this business experience matters, if you do not have the actual years in business to prove your knowledge then find other creative ways to show it.


I know my page needs work, I have just been lazy with it lately .
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it's not all that bad. Looks "home made" but gets the job done, and doesn't look like a jumbled mess of info and random photos. The only real issue I have is the black text in the banner at the top is very hard to read.
yeah I know seriously I have defiantly seen a lot worse. not bad at all man
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