Please review My website

Discussion in 'Websites' started by j0j0, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi All,

    I'm looking at getting a review for my website, It's a technical support site with IPB Forum.

    Main Site
    Support Forum

    Look forward to some replies :)
     
    j0j0, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  2. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Well-Known Member

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    Nice and professional looking design.

    The forum looks perfect in the current state.

    The front page looks a bit spartan.

    Btw, nice adsense integration.
     
    RovingCalypso, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  3. j0j0

    j0j0 Peon

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    Thanks RovingCalypso,

    I kept the main site to a fixed width to make it all flow with the adds, however I am writing new content for the home page so it will be a little "fuller".
     
    j0j0, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  4. werty04

    werty04 Well-Known Member

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    is you site i maintenance mode? I can't seem to view it.
     
    werty04, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    bbrian017 Well-Known Member

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    #5

    The job you did on your landing page is amazing. I actually had to look and see what was Google ads and what wasn't. This is a good thing because I know what I'm looking for but when a normal visitor goes there they won't tell the difference and this will probably increase your Google profits. The landing page is well organized and clean so I give it 8 out of 10 there.


    The site loaded fast and perfect in both IE 7 and FireFox'

    Keep up the great work man.
     
    bbrian017, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  6. werty04

    werty04 Well-Known Member

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    I agree. Both portal pages and the forum load so fast.

    Both pages looks so professional too because it is neat and organize. :)

    I can now view it. sorry for the first post
     
    werty04, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    bbrian017 Well-Known Member

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    I get the following when making a post :)
    http://www.seaton-online.com/forum/index.php?

    Thanks

    bbrian017
     
    bbrian017, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  8. j0j0

    j0j0 Peon

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    Thank you both for the great comments, a lot of time was spent getting the coding right and using minimal images to increase the loading times ( nothing worse than having to wait for a page to load ).

    The add integration was actually just an accident, the site was designed first then I added the adds, but I think it works really well.

    Next I'm going to concentrate on the content and getting it advertised as it's sat quiet for too long (only getting about 100 unique IP's a day on the main site ). I also want to get some decent high ranking back links into it for relevant content.
     
    j0j0, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  9. j0j0

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    j0j0, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  10. bbrian017

    bbrian017 Well-Known Member

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    #10
    What's your username over at the forums you own? I'm online right now just send me a pm!

    Cheers,

    bbrian017
     
    bbrian017, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  11. j0j0

    j0j0 Peon

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    Pm'ed you over at the forum
     
    j0j0, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    He J0j0,
    pretty nice site. But you can improve on the typography though.
    1) Shorten the introductory text in the homepage
    2) Use better fonts for heading like arial or tahoma.
    3) In the three columns, align the links and their descriptions, and Maybe another font for links ( or slightly bigger)
    4) Maybe you can change the footer style and make it similar to the header, the gradient bg doesnt look good for me.
    5) Main Navigation - Instead of the seperators, can u try adding a border-right. It will look more professional, Check out http://getfirefox.com.
    6) Add some nice images in the main page, pertaining to computer support :)

    Other than that the site look nice. Congrats and goodluck

    regards
    vinay
     
    flakdesign, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    #13
    I like the first one, very stylish layout... but seems a bit hard to navigate
     
    mjmorrell, Dec 1, 2007 IP
  14. j0j0

    j0j0 Peon

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    #14
    Not sure what you mean by the first one ??

    And how can it be hard to navigate, hardware links to all the hardware articles, software to all the software articles ect ect.......Could you explain more so I can rectify anything needed.

    @flakdesign,

    I'll look onto a couple of those suggestions, Thank you.

    Thanks both for the feedback
     
    j0j0, Dec 1, 2007 IP
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    j0j0 Peon

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    2, 3 and 5 are now done :D

     
    j0j0, Dec 2, 2007 IP
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    Nice design and good ad placement.
     
    LosTFacE, Dec 2, 2007 IP
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    j0j0 Peon

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    Thank you :D
     
    j0j0, Dec 2, 2007 IP
  18. j0j0

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    Now added the adds to the main forum as well :)
     
    j0j0, Dec 2, 2007 IP