Dog Training Site...

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Magestry, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hey guys,

    Just looking for any feedback/advice you can give me on my dog training site, www.listendog.com.

    Please tell me all the suggestions you have :)

    Thanks!
     
    Magestry, Jan 14, 2009 IP
  2. MeMyselfAndI

    MeMyselfAndI Member

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    It's got a nice, clean look. The menu bar looks way too spare as there is only 'Home' and 'About,' but on the bright side the graphical layout for the entries is cool.

    However, the entries are too short - not enough content, and the I think one should be able to get to the entry by clicking the PICTURE as well as the 'Read more' link.

    Finally, that itty-bitty icon next to 'Read more?' It's be cool if you could make that an itty-bitty paw print.

    Okay, one more thing: the content, according to so many sources on the web, should be more personable. Oh, and the 'About' page seems too (please don't hurt me - I bleed) amateurish.

    LOOKS great, READS not so good, good luck.
     
    MeMyselfAndI, Jan 14, 2009 IP
  3. Sam Granger

    Sam Granger Well-Known Member

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    The site has a very friendly feeling to it which I like! Good job! Did you also do the backend yourself?
     
    Sam Granger, Jan 14, 2009 IP
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    In firefox, you can see the dogsdogsdogsdogsdogs through the logo. I don't think you want that. Put your favorite category and popular guide on the Home About bar.

    Otherwise, really nice. I would buy something from that site. The name is great :D
     
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  5. Magestry

    Magestry Active Member

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    Thank guys for all the comments on it :) Will take some thought on it, and about the content, MeMyselfAndI :) Thanks for pointing it out, I am writing a whole new batch, will make them longer and better, thanks :) Please, if you have any more comments on the site, please tell me. Oh an I will remove the dogsdgosdgosg... blah blah thanks for pointing it out :)
     
    Magestry, Jan 15, 2009 IP
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    very nice site .. a love pet.
    is there your content original ?
    Or just copy paste from e-book ?

    Thanks
     
    xblackmindx, Jan 15, 2009 IP
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    very nice looking site. I'd almost put more at the top menu.. maybe article categories or something.? My eyes focus on that menu to figure out the purpose of your site but there isn't anything there.
    I'm very very impressed with the design and layout of everything. Awesome site.
     
    surva8, Jan 15, 2009 IP
  8. Assault591

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    Bravo, The site looks very clean and professional i recommend making the articles a but longer but not long enough to the point were its just pointless to continue reading on
     
    Assault591, Jan 15, 2009 IP
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    Jerlene.net Prominent Member

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    I love it. The theme is really nice. Looks professional. Could be an established pet store's website.
     
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  10. Magestry

    Magestry Active Member

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    Thanks guys, yes, all the articles are written by me, am making more that are longer and I will think about the menu, thanks.
     
    Magestry, Jan 16, 2009 IP
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    I think it's great. Very professional. There's a couple of things I'd suggest. One is to remove the boxes from around the pictures of the dogs. If you made the edges soft around these pictures, I think that would give your consumers a warm & fuzzy feeling. The second suggestion is to try to make the logo match the page. The cartoon logo is excellent, but it feels sort of out of place when you've got the pictures of real dogs.
     
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    very good job....and nice work targeting long-tail keywords....has the SE picked it up yet?
     
    chosenlight, Jan 16, 2009 IP
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    The overall layout and design is good, the site is nice and clean and easy to navigate and it's very user friendly.
     
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    Good looking site design is very good ....and I like your site template too....
     
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  15. Magestry

    Magestry Active Member

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    Thanks guys, I made the changes to the menu, I was thinking about the logo, but will leave it for the mean time, may possibly get a new one. Thanks all, keep them coming! :)
     
    Magestry, Jan 17, 2009 IP