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Old 09-07-2006, 10:29 PM   #1
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Our new site is up,
couple of links don't work, but it's up.

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Old 09-07-2006, 10:34 PM   #2
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Very nice
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Our new site is up,
couple of links don't work, but it's up.
Looks good George, quick tip though. Upload all of your old pages to your server, which you may have taken down. Search engines, specifically Google and Yahoo build their own internal sitemap and do not forget anything. So when they go to see your "index_005.htm" page and it is not there, they may hurt the rest of your site, as having broken links. Also searching for your company right now, these pages will appear in search results, and you may lose some visitors.
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Old 09-08-2006, 12:02 AM   #4
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The site is perfect!!
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Old 09-08-2006, 12:42 AM   #5
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Are you hiring?
Come on down Don, but it's a long commute.
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Old 09-08-2006, 07:58 PM   #7
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Looks good George, quick tip though. Upload all of your old pages to your server, which you may have taken down. Search engines, specifically Google and Yahoo build their own internal sitemap and do not forget anything. So when they go to see your "index_005.htm" page and it is not there, they may hurt the rest of your site, as having broken links. Also searching for your company right now, these pages will appear in search results, and you may lose some visitors.
Thanks Aaron,
I passed that along to my SEO person, she agrees.
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So, did you hire someone to do the site for you? If so, how much did it cost?
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Old 09-09-2006, 07:51 AM   #9
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So, did you hire someone to do the site for you? If so, how much did it cost?
I hired someone to create a Content Management system
and to optimise it along the lines of my last website.
The cost was about $1,300
but I did most of the content, layout etc. myself.
The content management feature should simplify things in the future.
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Looks great George!

EDIT: That's one of the most comprehensive painters websites I have ever seen.
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Old 09-09-2006, 09:59 AM   #11
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Looks great George!

EDIT: That's one of the most comprehensive painters websites I have ever seen.
Thanks Joe,
I like the fact that I can change things on it anytime as needs change.
I also have full control of the process.
They are starting a linking campaign as well.
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Not bad.
Too much blank area at top of page.
Logo seems too plain.
Other than that, I like it
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Very thourough and well thought out. One of the most professional sites I've seen relating to the construction industry. I would like to see a clickable gallery of pictures and some before after shots to showcase your services. If I was looking for an interior paint job there is one tiny picture of a room that doesn't expand, same for exterior. The text is great but I would imagine prospective clients wanting to see the proof.
Thanks,
It was taking forever and I wanted it up.
You are right, I would love a gallery too.
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Very thourough and well thought out. One of the most professional sites I've seen relating to the construction industry. I would like to see a clickable gallery of pictures and some before after shots to showcase your services. If I was looking for an interior paint job there is one tiny picture of a room that doesn't expand, same for exterior. The text is great but I would imagine prospective clients wanting to see the proof.
Thanks,
Good or bad, that's the logo. It does have some branding in some areas here already.
Also, it is in signage, business cards, doorhangers, clothing, hats etc.
Changing a logo now is not an easy decision.
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Wow, George. That's the kind of site I want...one that will get results.
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