Need a second review of my site, please!

Discussion in 'Websites' started by drhfinegifts, Mar 25, 2006.

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    About a month or so ago, I asked for a website review & got alot of informative feedback.

    I have been making a lot of changes to my site and would like to know if my site seems more appealing to outside visitors & to search engines.

    I average about 1 sale per day, so I do feel that the changes have helped, however I feel that it can be improved upon.

    I guess I have 2 main concerns -

    1. Does my site grab your interest at all if you were searching for my products? Would you feel comfortable making a purchase at my site?

    2. Is it too wordy or keyword density too low or too high for Google & Yahoo? Any other SEO problems with my site?

    Thanks for any input!!

    Denise
     
    drhfinegifts, Mar 25, 2006 IP
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    drhfinegifts Peon

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    It is the same site as in my sig.
     
    drhfinegifts, Mar 25, 2006 IP
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    chachacallis Well-Known Member

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    I like the overall design of the website but the logo could stand out a bit more, and you could also add a bit more colour to the page. i think overall it is a good website.
     
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    hey,

    1. the site loads very slowly. why? because of the serverperformance or the coding. try to improve the problem. use a faster server or optimize your site coding.

    2. the logo looks like shit. maybe you found a guy that will design you a very nice looking logo for 50 bucks. that will be a good investment because your logo speaks for your site.

    3. try to improve the integration of the 'my cart', 'my account' and 'checkout' buttons into the design.

    4. colors and fonts are ok.

    5. layout is also ok.
     
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  5. zappy

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    Agree with nonflasher..

    Only thing that is unprofessional in the site in the logo.

    If you had an excellent logo, the site is simply superb! Just post an logo design job in rent a coder / elance you will get many many offers.

    All the best with your site, good Luck!
     
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    kashem Banned

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    drhfinegifts Peon

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    Thanks!

    I have a new logo and changed to color scheme. Is it too red?
     
    drhfinegifts, Mar 26, 2006 IP
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    Never mind about the color scheme....changed it back.

    But I think the new logo is much better - Thanks Jien!
     
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    I actually like the design structure! The only thing that I"m not to crazy on and to me it looks a little confusing is the footer. Just to much going on down their ;)
     
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    Okay, I took out the LinkExchange banner (looked at the stats, and it's pretty pathetic, so probably not worth it!)

    I also moved the affiliate directory links to the affiliate info page after checking their guides on the reciprocal link exchanges.

    Don't know how much more I can clean up the footer without losing the co-op banners and the other reciprocal links for the other directories.
     
    drhfinegifts, Mar 26, 2006 IP
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    I like your web site, it is clean. I would feel comfortable to buy there. However, I think name is too long or hard to memorize or refer other people too esp. first three l;etter drh.... So if you can come up with better domain name , it would be better.
    Ena
     
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    The site looks good, but in my opinion it looks just too busy. Have you considerate creating sub-catalogs?

    Just my two cents.

    Good luck.
     
    hmdeassis, Mar 29, 2006 IP
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    overall it's very good
    well designed and structured
    i only have remarkson 2 things: the footer (i'm too find it toooo busy)
    the style of your links on the yellow line (create an account - women's perfume - ....) the on rollover effect is UNREADABLE
     
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    the site looks awesome...and professional.

    the graphics are very nice and smooth. very nice!
     
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    It's a good site..
    I see you have also implemented seo techniques on it...

    Hope it goes well
     
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    Hi, I like your site. You've done a good job of projecting your overall message to the visitor.

    It looks like a good idea for a website, also. Try checking out some of your competitor's websites (which I'm sure you already have) and look for ways to make your site stand out from the pack. How can you make your site more useful to the potential customer? How can you make your site unique--one of a kind? These are the kinds of things you want to consider when implementing your own ideas and the ideas of others.

    Here are just a couple of small suggestions about some of the specifics of your site: "FREE Fragrance Gift with $50 Purchase (Ends 6/30/05)'

    I think you should drop the '(Ends 6/30/05)' from the headline. Unless the sale is ending tomorrow or the next day it's really not important enough to feature it so prominently. I suggest moving that info to end of your announcement. Also, I would suggest dropping the part about '(before shipping and taxes)' entirely. Put it somewhere else in the fine print. People won't feel they are being mislead. Most of us are used to the idea that '$50' worth of merchandise is exactly that--$50 worth of stuff before the seller adds on taxes and shipping. Try saying it something like this:

    Order $50 or more in merchandise and receive a free mini designer perfume, mini designer cologne, shower gel, body lotion or scented travel candle!

    (You'll note that I have also removed the comma before 'or scented travel candle'--Easy Grammar Rule: Don't put a comma before a conjunction (and, or, nor).

    Please keep in mind these are just a couple of minor observations --overall, I think your site is very appealing!

    Good luck!
    Buzz
     
    buzzfretz, Mar 31, 2006 IP