Advice for a new site

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by msedia, Oct 27, 2012.

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    Hi guys! I just built westimator.com and i have no idea how to start improving stuff here, is any way that somebody can tell me few small steps to follow. Just a short answer, beside that i will improve the site , i know what to do first, advertising, buying links, any advice is good. Thanks
     
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    msedia, Oct 27, 2012 IP
  2. oFuel

    oFuel Greenhorn

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    The About section in the footer doesn't looks too appropriate for a site like this one, so you may want to get rid of it. Secondly, remove the huge Contact button and display your contact details in a more elegant way. There are others, but these are the ones I immediately noticed when I visited.
     
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  3. msedia

    msedia Greenhorn

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    Thanks a lot, i really need some advice, i didn't know is so hard:). Like you see, no advertising on my site, i didn't post in any hope to get something else.
     
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    JamesColin Prominent Member

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    Hi, your site is simple, but it gives me an estimate of $222,450.00 for my iste best-reviewer.com so it's exactly like the other estimator sites it simply doesn't work.
    Because an estimation would also include what someone would be ready too pay for my site, and $200k+ is not possible.
     
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  5. msedia

    msedia Greenhorn

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    Your site is very nice. I know the estimators can't take in consideration the human factor, i am trying to do a correct estimate but of course without knowing how much people will pay for a site. That's why i need help to improve it. Thanks for your opinion.
     
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    You have put in a lot of effort but still there is a lot of room for improvement. The best part is the link pyramiding where you need to do your best.
     
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    msedia Greenhorn

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    Thank , i am very new in this thing and i will try to have a nice clean site, hard to succeed though.
     
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    war_machine Active Member

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    I started my business online 11 months ago and have had a successful first year despite all the woes in the press. I sell quality furniture, all made in Lancashire so we can offer bespoke furniture as well as tailoring the furniture on the site by altering the dimensions, wood, fabrics etc.


    I used EROL software to build the site and I do recommend it. Yes you do need to buy the software unlike OSCommerce etc but it's packed with loads of features and I find it easy to use. The support team are great too which was a big sell to me as I was a complete novice.


    I've used PPC extensively to get people to my site but it is now moving up the organic rankings so I'm concentrating on SEO so I can reduce my PPC spend.


    If you have shops, you must have a merchant account as you must accept credit cards so you will need a payment processor and there's lots to choose from. Your current merchant account may also offer a service.


    If you want to chat then PM me your details as we are in similar sectors. If you want to look at my site to see what can be done by a novice then google Kettlewood and you will find me.


    Hope that helps.
     
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