High Definition Blog - UK Targetted

Discussion in 'Websites' started by DustyDog, Apr 4, 2007.

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    HD Bliss

    This is a blog I've been slowly putting together and its purpose is to list products that are HD Ready.

    Each post (TV) has a post rating section and of course, comments. After a while I hope the site gets ratings on a regular basis so that I can show the top 10 rated TVs etc etc. I have also added Google Adsense at the bottom of each post.

    So what do you think so far? Obviously, there is not a lot of content at the moment, and I will be adding more soon. I will also be adding a 'Buy It Now' link, which leads to an affiliated Amazon page. But not until my traffic is better. At the moment it's nil, as I only registered the domain last week and this will be the first time I've posted the address online.

    So, any comments?
     
    DustyDog, Apr 4, 2007 IP
  2. 8everything

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    I really like the design, the colors are perfect :D One thing I would change: the calendar/dates graphic: I would make it a tad smaller.
     
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    I'd put the ads in the sidebar. Should bring more clicks.
     
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    It`s a bit too dark for me , but I think the color scheme is something personal at this point. The header is too simple , add few more elements too it. The content is okay till now , and the idea is good.

    Good luck with your site,
    Dks.
     
    darkstar, Apr 5, 2007 IP
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    The colour combination is perfect to me and the site looks lovely.
     
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  6. DustyDog

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    Thanks for the comments. I'm new to SEO and marketting, but not web design. I agree, the header is a little simple and I'll spice that up soon. :)

    Regarding ads. I'm working on a plugin now which, when you hover the images, a line of text will slide out that tells the price, says 'Buy Now - Click Here'.... and the image will link to an affiliated Amazon UK page. :)

    With this, adsense and some marketting, I hope it can grow.
     
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    It may be useful to place AdSense links in the horizontal green stripe between the header and the main content.
     
    Artisan, Apr 6, 2007 IP
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    #8
    ver nice.maybe the dates garphic can be smaller and you can use an adsense on right menu.
     
    addlinkurl, Apr 6, 2007 IP
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    2 words
    loving-it

    best way to describe that :)
     
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    Love the design, looks very professional!
     
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    Thanks for all the feedback, and I decided to add the AdSense across the top as suggested. :)

    I've also added 3 new pages of content. HD Movies, DVD Players, HDTVs and the front page holds everything. I might change the front page to general HD/Technology news, though. :)
     
    DustyDog, Apr 8, 2007 IP
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    Great blog. Lots of people will be looking for HD related as time goes on. Good time to get in! Keep it up!
     
    Dubz, Apr 8, 2007 IP