Reveiw my new site GotTree.com

Discussion in 'Websites' started by tigrrra, Nov 16, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hey guys i need your input on how the site looks and if the site is easy to navigate.

    the site is http://www.GotTree.com

    Let me know your thoughts
     
    tigrrra, Nov 16, 2007 IP
  2. gthing

    gthing Peon

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    #2
    It's a great site - good design, simple, appealing.

    If I could change one thing I would lose the picture of the kid in the big "O" - It doesn't really do much for me.

    Also, I might but something about the location on the front page. I was initially confused about where I have to live to order.

    But again, the design is very good. Great work.
     
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  3. microbrain

    microbrain Banned

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    #3
    very nice site - Awesome colors combination - Your site is Really marvelous, one thing which I liked most is that
    excellent dude

    Regards
    microbrain
     
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    I really like the design of the site. Looks good.
     
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  5. tigrrra

    tigrrra Well-Known Member

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    thanks guys will consider some of your suggestions
     
    tigrrra, Nov 16, 2007 IP
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    tigermedia_ca Active Member

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    For some reason I feel the header doesn't match the rest of the page.
     
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    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello Tigrrra.

    Holiday Greetings to you! I had an opportunity to review your website, GotTree.com.

    My Thoughts

    Logo & Header
    I do like the logo. Its very simple and effective. I would recommend a slogan to go near your logo. Something simple, catchy... but explains your site in a few words.

    Your header is confusing. I'm not to clear on a couple of things. The design purpose of the big O with the kid inside.... and also the tree that is in the middle of your top navigation but gots cut off because it goes off the screen. Can these be removed?


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    Navigation
    All your links seem to work fine. I was just confused about the Deliver Date button. I clicked on it and it had nothing to do with Delivery Dates.

    Also, at the bottom of your page... you have text for links that are not available yet.... these are the Policy links.


    [​IMG]

    SEO
    I had a quick glance at your HTML title but I'm not to sure what ...Serving Orange means? Maybe its something to consider....

    [​IMG]

    Conclusion
    Overall the site is excellent. The only thing I haven't tried was the order form. I would suggest you do some tests on your end if a credit card is required.

    This review was done using IE 6.02 on Windows XP SP2

    I do hope this helps.
    Resepctfully,
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 16, 2007 IP
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  8. tigrrra

    tigrrra Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Lhlalyam ill look into some of this as soon as i get home
     
    tigrrra, Nov 16, 2007 IP
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    It's been said before, but just to chime in, yeah, I'd nix the big oval in the header. It really does throw off an otherwise solid layout.
     
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    ok u got an excellent domain name there.
    But the domain is gottree.com and at the above its writte - buy your trees as gotree.com -theres a spelling mistake!
     
    Deviatore, Nov 17, 2007 IP
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    i love the design! and it loads fast! great site!
     
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    The design is great. It looks great and clear. I would've considered buying if I wouldn't live on the other end of the atlantic ;).

    One small remark is that in the inner pages, I feel your content is too close to the titles.

    Ex: on the FAQ page, the "How can I reach customer service?" is too close to it's title. Give it a little more whitespace.
     
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  13. tigrrra

    tigrrra Well-Known Member

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    thanks guys keep them coming if you take a look at it now some of you suggestions have been corrected
     
    tigrrra, Nov 17, 2007 IP
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    this blog is very neat and exude a zen-ish feeling to the reader
     
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    tigrrra Well-Known Member

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    please do not post random posts this site is not a blog
     
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    I would find a way to center the red oval buttons vertically:

    "Order your tree" "tree tips" "learn more"

    I think it would bring a nice symmetry to the main page to have these 'even.'

    The 'customer service' half bubble throws off the main window. I would either center it or put it elsewhere.

    I don't know if this is my browsers fault (Firefox) but the "Home," "About" and "FAQs" pages move to the side a bit to make room for the scroll bar.

    I like the logo. Simple and creative.
     
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  17. tigrrra

    tigrrra Well-Known Member

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    ill look into some of the things mentioned above as for the Firefox bit thats just Firefox you would notice it dose that with every website :)
     
    tigrrra, Nov 17, 2007 IP
  18. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello Tiagrra.

    I see that you have done some updates. I'll do another review tonite.

    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 18, 2007 IP
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    Very nice and simple. You can animate some fo your trees with some small gifs.. Like Christmas lights.
     
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  20. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello again Tigrrra!

    As promised... this is my second review! I had a chance to go over things and am impressed with what you have changed.

    My Thoughts

    Header
    I like that you made changes to the header as suggested by other users and myself.


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    Our Community Pledge Page
    The following sentence:
    'We are in the business of making a buck but have the appreciation for our community to give one back.'

    Could be re-worded:
    'We are in the business of making a buck but but we, as GotTree.com, feel we need to share our appreciation of community by giving back.'

    The following sentence:
    'It's simple, for each tree sold, GotTree.com will make a donation of two dollars to the American Cancer Society and an additional two dollars to the Fullerton Unified School District.'

    Could be re-worded:
    'For each tree sold, GotTree.com will make a donation of two dollars to the American Cancer Society and an additional two dollars to the Fullerton Unified School District.'

    Order Form
    Good job on the order form.

    SEO
    I think that in your HTML title link.... the part that reads 'Serving Orange' could be changed to 'Serving Orange County' for SEO purposes.

    Conclusion
    Love the changes... and just a few more touch ups and it will be awesome!

    This review was done using IE6.02 on Windows XP SP2

    Respectfully,
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 18, 2007 IP