Changed the layout, input please?

Discussion in 'Websites' started by destituterebel, Jan 3, 2011.

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    Hello I have a website about dogs, I have changed the design expecting better CTR I would appreciate it if you people could give some feedback on the new design and any ideas would be appreciated.
     
    destituterebel, Jan 3, 2011 IP
  2. ConceptsInsight

    ConceptsInsight Greenhorn

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    It seems you started this discussion in a previous thread. This is a new thread and you've assumed that everyone has seen what you're talking about - I haven't.
    What's your website link?
     
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  3. destituterebel

    destituterebel Well-Known Member

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    Please don't take this negatively. Here's my impression if I came across a site like yours: no brand identity, no description of the author, no previous articles, cheap design or no design, ads all over the place. Conclusion: this is not a legitimate business or organization; this information cannot be relied on; this guy just wants to generate revenue online. Navigate away immediately.
    I don't know what the previous layout looked like, but I kinda like when things fit nicely in a frame. It makes a site look presentable. There are good templates out there for $8. if you're serious about what you want to do, you may need to invest a little more than just one article. best of luck/
     
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    destituterebel Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for your Input, Actually i had a good template but then i changed it to this, I think u didnt notice the links at the top of the page, there are about 180 pages of mostly unique content, the site is generating a little traffic and visitors are spending time on it, but i guess the design is not that great.
     
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    There is no discription of author and the article writers on the Site. so improve it.
     
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    the design is not good at all, you would be surprised at how much design alone will increase traffic. a good looking site will create trust. Your site is very uninviting, change the template.
     
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    True. I didnt notice the link. My bad! But the lads have pretty much summed it up. Implement the recommendations are you'll be grand. Best of luck.
     
    ConceptsInsight, Jan 4, 2011 IP
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    Site has very little personality and the look is not visually appealing. I agree that a better organized template would be a big improvement. I don't care for the site name, but that may just be me... If it is getting you traffic that's the bottom line. It just seems too limiting since you appear to focus not only on disease treatment but on care of dogs.
     
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    Not to insult, but I'd seriously look into a redesign. I agree with what the others said.

    When I looked at your site I felt like I stepped into a time machine and was taken to the internet before CSS existed.
     
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  11. destituterebel

    destituterebel Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys for all the advise and critique, I had an ok design changed it to this after reading a google case study, wish i hadnt. will try it for a few days and then change back. any more advise??
     
    destituterebel, Jan 4, 2011 IP
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    I think you're doing a heck of job taking all of this in. It's not easy to take this much criticism. Make the necessary changes and then come back.
     
    ConceptsInsight, Jan 5, 2011 IP
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    destituterebel Well-Known Member

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    Criticism is what I came here for, Its advice from people that will make it better. I will make the neccessary changes in a couple of days and come back again Concepts insight, Thanks to all you guys for your honest opinion.
     
    destituterebel, Jan 5, 2011 IP
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    The website should have been made on a .com domain.
     
    diana5, Jan 6, 2011 IP