I need someone to review my soon-to-be released higher-priced... member's only website. The problem is I need a few reviewers to stress test it out before I announce it to my list next week. It's mainly for those who are struggling to build their business during these tough times and want to access the shortcuts to surviving (and thriving) during recessions (and depressions). So far, I've interviewed 5 under-the-radar marketing junkies you've probably never heard of. I plan to interview 20 more over the next 10 months. They're not gurus who brag about their big houses and favorite vacation spots (claiming to know the fast path to instant internet riches). Instead, I interview real, successful marketers who prefer to remain anonymous -- in fact I only convinced them to surface after sending them a cleverly crafted email interview request. I created this private site so anyone -- whether a newbie or marketing junkie is able to find laser-targeted, short audio "blurbs" on just about any marketing topic. This site offers expert advice on not just WHAT to do, but also HOW to do it (something the so-called "gurus" fail to deliver on). I'm looking for unbiased reviewers who aren't afraid to say what they think. If you don't think it's the best higher-priced, member's only site ever offered, I need to know about it (and suggestions on how I can fix it) -- please... no sugar coating. My site is compatible for both PCs and Macs. There's no software to download --- everything works instantly within your browser after login (as long as you have the popular Flash plugin installed... over 97% of computers already have this). Please -- only serious people. I'm not looking for those that enter the site, download all of my interviews, and don't submit feedback. After you review my site, could you come back here, click on the reply button below, and post what you liked the best, (and suggestions for improvement), regarding my new member's only site? Here's the temporary access code to gain access: Access code: BAD9F10E8D URL: http://www.marketing-ideas.org/Under-The-Radar-Review.php (Before you review the site, please watch the 5-minute video tutorial... it should be quite helpful.) Note: I'll keep the free access code valid until I get enough feedback. After that, that's it (and the access code won't work).
I don't know if your thread was started in the right section... anyway, my response to your site. I am not a fan of the overall design. It seems a little too plain and not well organized, especially if this is a service that you are going to charge people to subscribe to. The design seems unprofessional. Almost all of your larger images break out of the column to the right. It is also had to navigate your site. Since most of the people that you interview are, as you say, 'under the radar' how about giving a brief description of who the person is and why I should listen to them in the first place before I download/ stream the audio. I also think that your site could benefit from having a search bar instead of having to download the files and use iTunes (which I personally despise by the way) to make your site more usable. Finally, I just couldn't get into any of the interviews. Some of them seemed rather pointless, like that guy that talks 5 minutes about Dragon software. Maybe I'm just used to Ted.com/ youtube and can more easily pay attention to video... I don't know. Personally I am not a fan of your site.
I appreciate the honest review. I am adding descriptions to the interviewees -- will do that first thing in the morning. And I would never be able to get these marketers on video... it's hard enough getting them to let me make an illustration of their face... they're very secretive. It's interesting... the feedback I'm getting so far points to that 5-minute blurb about Dragon Software as being one of the best parts of the entire interview. Also, did you click on the "5-step process to make money when you have very little money (and less time)" audio... I gotta tell you -- it was literally a blueprint to make money out of thin air. I'm surprised you didn't find that to be interesting. I did. Once again, I appreciate your honest feedback.