Please Review my Blog!

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Spider-Man, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello.

    I would be interested to see what other DP members think of my blog, http://articles.cupargardencentre.co.uk - as you will see, it is a subdomain, based on articles and information about gardening, pets, aquatics, reptiles and our stores instore/online offers. Although as yet we've not actually posted any
    'offers' as such.

    So, what do you guys think?

    Thanks for your input.
     
    Spider-Man, Jan 2, 2008 IP
  2. whatyaknow

    whatyaknow Peon

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    Good information.. i think a great looking header graphic would be nice and maybe something on the left side to fill the blank space.. possibly a dark blue ocean looking background?
     
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  3. coderbari

    coderbari Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Cool stuffs.Any pet or garden lover will like it.the design is light but not so attractive.
     
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  4. flaco

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    #4
    The theme comes off as over-advertising. I would try and be more subtle, possibly with a different theme. It's also a shame to leave such a huge white border. It would be great to put something there, possibly a bigger theme would do it. :)
     
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  5. PocketAces.TV

    PocketAces.TV Active Member

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    #5
    Good information. I agree with others that the theme is a bit bland. The page is very busy, which is not a bad thing. I think your google ads are well balanced and placed. I was wondering about your url. Perhaps you should find a domain name that is easier to remember or type in. Good luck.
     
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  6. Spider-Man

    Spider-Man Banned

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    #6
    Thanks alot for your input. I was using the Wordpress 'Cool Star' theme, but revenue sucked, so I've changed over to this for a couple of days. I am going to work on a cool header tonight, but will most probably change the theme altogether over the next coming weeks. Can everyone recommend what I should/should not keep about the current themes features?

    Thanks
     
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  7. swedal

    swedal Notable Member

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    #7
    Fairly bland - maybe you can do something with the banner
     
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    #8
    Content is king - so, good. Maybe improve a bit of your site's looks - the header and adding of photos. That's all. :)
     
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  9. Spider-Man

    Spider-Man Banned

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    Thanks alot guys. I can tell you a fact about today's changes though. I got little over 150 page impressions, no clicks, not a single dime, nickel, cent, penny, younameit. Ah well, there's always tomorrow. Night, folks.
     
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    Bloggtag Well-Known Member

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    #10
    well its a good adsense page...
    but do you know about wordpress?
     
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  11. microbrain

    microbrain Banned

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    #11
    Nice Blog

    Like>>
    I liked the content,
    Loading time ok!
    color combination fabulous!
    opening fine with I.E & Firefox.
    Ads Placement Good!

    Dislike>>
    Get some catchy LOGO for your Blog!
    Perhaps good Logo reflect professionalism - Best of Luck !!

    Regards,
    MicroBrain.
     
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  12. maldives

    maldives Prominent Member

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    #12
    You have used AdSense quiet well. I like the combination of fonts and colors very much. Direct traffic can be little with subdomains so you should optiize it well for search engines to attract visitors.
     
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    #13
    As has been said, you need some graphics to liven things up - even try some garden pic around the adsense somewhere - maybe increase CTR.

    It all looks seamless and I like the idea of the site as a whole.
    Good luck!
     
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    #14
    The structure looks clean but the content,text, adsense and navigation are too much blend into the page. The viewer might lost where to click and what to click.

    May be pictures or colorful ads will do.
     
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  15. AutoPrime

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    #15
    The blue is very striking! I like it.
     
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