Please review my site design and ad placement

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by Wise One, May 13, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi, I have a site with MMA Videos and would like your review of the design and ad placement. I didn't want it to look like a blog although I am using wordpress. i am not done tweaking the site yet so it's not a final product but please let me know what you think.

    I will eventually remove the banner on the lower right hand side to make room for more links there.

    Alright, blast away folks
     
    Wise One, May 13, 2009 IP
  2. sxcnelson

    sxcnelson Peon

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    #2
    Its very simple design.Need to get a logo
     
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  3. Wise One

    Wise One Peon

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    #3
    Thanks for the feedback. However, I don't really care about it looking pretty. I have two goals for the design:

    1) I want it to be organized well for users so they could easily find the videos they want to watch.
    2) I want the ads placed for maximum ctr

    I might add a logo later, but for now -- any feedback regarding these two things?
     
    Wise One, May 13, 2009 IP
  4. Johnscore

    Johnscore Member

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    #4
    Though i am not a web designer I just have a review on your site and suggest you to put a nice logo and fill your site with nice colors or fill something that interesting.
     
    Johnscore, May 13, 2009 IP
  5. dgers

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    #5
    you may need to change the template that other, more suitable to the content of the post
     
    dgers, May 14, 2009 IP
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    WebFlipGirl Member

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    I like it - simple and to the point. If I were into fighting, I am sure that many of the videos would catch my eye. I think your ad placements are effective as well.

    I do concur with the others in regards to a logo though...

    Best of luck.
     
    WebFlipGirl, May 14, 2009 IP
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  7. netdriver788

    netdriver788 Well-Known Member

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    It looks fine and ads are well placed.Add a cool logo and make more attractive.Thanks for sharing.
     
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  8. Wise One

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    Thanks for the feedback. I will add a logo as you all suggested. I will also think about changing the colors a bit.

    If anyone has any other comments, I would love to hear them. Thanks you all for your thoughtful feedback.
     
    Wise One, May 14, 2009 IP
  9. wprex

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    Hi mate, it needs a nice header with some graphics.
     
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    2advance Well-Known Member

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    I think the title is missing in your site, try to add it..
     
    2advance, May 15, 2009 IP
  11. sky_king

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    I think it's good. It doesn't look like a blog at all in my opinion.
    Try to have ads for MMA and not mmo games xD
     
    sky_king, May 15, 2009 IP
  12. karibu

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    #12
    This is a good site for the subject, all blends in well together and like the others I agree you need a nice header and a logo to help people remember you. Also add your logo as a favicon this would help in promotion aswell :)

    Why not put up a competition to see what people can come up with for you, looking at that thread it wont cost a lot but would benifit you enormously
     
    karibu, May 15, 2009 IP
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    lycos Well-Known Member

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    #13
    It might help to explain to people what MMA is. I have to search in google and understand that it stands for Mixed Martial Arts.
     
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  14. Wise One

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    #14
    Not sure what you mean. If you mean Title as known in SEO terms, It's definitely there. If you mean a logo, you're right -- I will put up a logo soon. Thanks
     
    Wise One, May 15, 2009 IP
  15. Wise One

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    #15
    Thanks for the thoughtful feedback guys. So far, my list of things to do:

    1. logo
    2. favicon
    3. header maybe (I like the focus to be on the videos but I will think about adding a header)
    4. explaining mma stands for mixed martial arts (all mma fans know this already so not sure if it's necessary, but will think about adding a quick description or in title tage.
    5. Changing color to make more attractive.

    Anything else? Thanks again to everyone who sent feedback. Will add rep
     
    Wise One, May 15, 2009 IP
  16. DnWebMarketplace

    DnWebMarketplace Banned

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    #16
    I saw big empty space ad your left sidebar...loks like not have a balance with right sidebar buddy...and yes, a logo to brandable your site.

    Andy :)
     
    DnWebMarketplace, May 15, 2009 IP
  17. sime

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    #17
    I like wrestling .more include video in your site.
     
    sime, May 16, 2009 IP
  18. Wise One

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    #18
    I'm Jewish and keep the Sabbath so I remove the ads on Saturday. I don't do business on Sabbath :). The ads are back up now.
     
    Wise One, May 16, 2009 IP
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    #19
    nice work dude..
     
    umair ahmed, Jun 8, 2009 IP
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    #20
    awesome work dude :)
     
    taha.bluebird, Jun 9, 2009 IP