please, give some feedback on this website

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Eugene_K., Apr 24, 2013.

  1. #1
    Hello everyone,
    What do you think of this website: http://nster.com/ Any thoughts on design, and what is even more important - content?
    Did you like it?
    Is it easy-to-read?
    What would you add or change?

    I'd really appreciate your feedback!
     
    Eugene_K., Apr 24, 2013 IP
  2. Mike In

    Mike In Active Member

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    #2
    The website is looking nice overall :)

    If possible can you use/do some transformation effect to slider at the top.
    Also it should look good if you use a up arrow or something for your go to top btn, Something clean and light color or what ever matches the design..
     
    Mike In, Apr 24, 2013 IP
  3. webcosmo

    webcosmo Notable Member

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    the site looks good, and i feel it needs a parallax effect :) The carousel had just a tad of delay loading. Everything else its in place, user friendly and easy to read. Good luck!
     
    webcosmo, Apr 24, 2013 IP
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    Dutch_dynamite Peon

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    #4
    pros:
    - the website has a verry clean layout
    - good clear pictures

    cons:
    - i personaly find that there need to be more different collors
     
    Dutch_dynamite, Apr 24, 2013 IP
  5. Eugene_K.

    Eugene_K. Member

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    Hello guys,
    Thank you so much for your comments!

    We have another project going, but once it's done we'll start redesigning our website and will definitely use your advices! ;)
     
    Eugene_K., Apr 25, 2013 IP
  6. SmallBizWebsites.Org

    SmallBizWebsites.Org Greenhorn

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    There is a design concept which says that you should put your most important content "above-the-fold", meaning the visible area of your web page before the visitor is forced to scroll. On your site you have an excess of white space, and not much is visible other than your image slider (which does not seem to automatically change) and one sentence in oversized font below it. In other words, two sentences are visible. This is hardly enough to convince me to click the "Get started for free" button.

    From what you describe, your "partner network" is a link-farm operation, the use of which is against Google Webmaster Guidelines. If this not so, perhaps you should explain what "partner network" means.

    I am a bit surprised that for a site whose stated purpose is to boost traffic, there has been zero on-page SEO work done. For example, not a single page on your site has a meta description tag. Also, except for your "newsfeed" pages, all of the page titles are duplicates and consist essentially of your domain name. Using your domain name in any page titles is unnecessary and is considered bad practice.
     
    SmallBizWebsites.Org, Apr 25, 2013 IP
  7. Eugene_K.

    Eugene_K. Member

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    #7
    Excellent response - I was wandering when somebody will start talking about white space and the on-site SEO.
    Indeed there is not much work has been done - this is temporary website that we'll be changing in a months or so.

    You're absolutely right about the scrolling - it will be gone.
    Slider is a little bit different story - we've been thinking if we should set up rotation or not and have decided to do A/B testing here ;)


    This is very important point that you have pulled up - we actually have a content advertising platform and by no mean want to be viewed as a link farm...

    Basically, you're selling ad space on your website to another website that has relevant content.
    The only difference, that instead of banner you have a customizable widget with the teaser of the article.

    How do you think, maybe putting a graph that explains will make it clear?

    Thank you again!
     
    Eugene_K., Apr 26, 2013 IP
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    Atif123 Active Member

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    Nice looking design , keep good work ,best wishes
     
    Atif123, Apr 26, 2013 IP
  9. Iain R

    Iain R Greenhorn

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    The look and feel of the site is really nice.

    In terms of the product. You may want to add a what is nster page or something.

    It took me a while to figure out what nster was about. I got the increasing traffic idea, but I had to do some looking around.

    Also, you might be able to convince people that nster was effective if you had some case studies or perhaps testimonials saying how awesome it was.

    At the moment I don't have a compelling reason to try it. What makes this product different from the other ones that are out there.

    I'm not an expert, just some thoughts.
     
    Iain R, Apr 26, 2013 IP
  10. Eugene_K.

    Eugene_K. Member

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    We'll definitely do, thank you!

    Also, we've started making media kit that will illustrate the way our platform works.

    So far, our main points of differentiation were controllable targeting filters, real visitors, high content quality, 0% commission, and customizable widget.

    We'll have to put on the main page in the simple and clear form ;)

    Thank you for your advices!
     
    Eugene_K., Apr 26, 2013 IP