All reviews welcome. Newly launched pet site.

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  1. #1
    I would like to get any kind of feedback on this newly launched site that I can. Feedback that I am specifically interested in is:

    SEO
    Content
    Navigation
    Overall Idea
    Marketing Ideas

    I have had this site live now for about two months and am only averaging about 20 uniques per day. I am definately interested in hearing tips to drive traffic. I have read and followed a lot of the articles at sitepoint but to no avail.

    The site is at http://www.petmonument.net
     
    axiom1, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  2. rosiee007

    rosiee007 Notable Member

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    I liked the overall design of your site. However, it lacks color and looks a bit boring. You should add images of pets and animals to make it look like a pet site. Make it more lively.
     
    rosiee007, Jun 20, 2007 IP
  3. axiom1

    axiom1 Peon

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    Thanks rosiee007, I have had others recommend I put fake pets on there since it is a new site. I agree with your review. Thanks much.
     
    axiom1, Jun 21, 2007 IP
  4. DeViAnThans3

    DeViAnThans3 Peon

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    #4
    Err, let's see this.
    I like the top navigation a lot, (thought I saw some exactly the same earlier) ... it is perfect!
    I'ld myself put the "answer center" under the "support", so that in fact answer center is removed, and only the support tab keeps existing.

    The search function is a bit strange. Myself, I know that I must press enter to search, but less experienced people try to click at the search icon ... and that search icon doesn't functions as search button in fact :) Maybe that could be changed? Much more user-friendly!

    I absolutely love the "suggestion box". Probably it's already used earlier, but I never saw a suggestion on the homepage, and you really done it nice here :)

    Further tips: use more mouseover effects! When I move over the "login" button, maybe make it change color a bit?

    To finish off with, for some reason I have the feeling that the currently used logo doesn't really suits the current template - but that's just a personal opinion, maybe other people find it suiting very well ;)

    However, I love the design. (Btw: I must agree with rosiee: use some more images, makes it much loveliers ;) => better marketing)
     
    DeViAnThans3, Jun 21, 2007 IP
  5. axiom1

    axiom1 Peon

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    Thank you DeViAnThans3. That is an excellent review. I really appreciate it. All of your suggestions make sense and are on the good ol' task list for the next week. Thanks Again!
     
    axiom1, Jun 21, 2007 IP
  6. mmay

    mmay Peon

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    i really like your color scheme, but the logo doesnt match. maybe because it's late or because i'm trying to be critical lol.

    I really like the increase font script. that's really tight!

    i'm trying to log in under demo, but it's not letting me through
     
    mmay, Jun 22, 2007 IP
  7. BrianneLtd

    BrianneLtd Banned

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    Please review my Pet Statue site. I have had it for under a month and I get tons of traffic now. www.petgifthouse.com
     
    BrianneLtd, Jun 22, 2007 IP
  8. BrianneLtd

    BrianneLtd Banned

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    The overall site is well planned. I like the suggestion box to. Maybe you could add a bit more color to your site.

    Brian
    www.Rajana.org
     
    BrianneLtd, Jun 22, 2007 IP
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    gmir Member

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    I'll dare to recommend you show pet photos gallery to any guest - wery attractive for users....
     
    gmir, Jun 22, 2007 IP
  10. usmanzali

    usmanzali Well-Known Member

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    Quit nice desgin for the front nice work!
     
    usmanzali, Jun 24, 2007 IP