Review my Baby Name website!

Discussion in 'Websites' started by stickycarrots, Mar 1, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    I have a new project in the works. I recently purchased a database of baby names and decided to put them to work.

    http://babynamedb.com (Baby Name Database)

    Everything is custom. I did some rewrites to make the URLs work well with search engines and look nice. I also did some minor SEO and hopefully within a month or so I can get these pages indexed and drive some traffic to the site.

    The Baby Name Quicksearch is something that is still in the works, but it's working. It's an AJAX powered baby name search. I am also working on a Baby Name Game.

    Please tell me what you think of the layout and coding. Suggestions are appreciated!

    Thanks,
    Luke
     
    stickycarrots, Mar 1, 2007 IP
  2. swapnil90

    swapnil90 Well-Known Member

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    hmmmm....very useful 4 confused parents!!
     
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  3. rtchar

    rtchar Peon

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    #3
    Like the pink and blue theme ... actually works in your favor. :)

    You might reduce the font size on the name definitions ... will make scanning the names easier.

    ABASI (male)
    Swahili name meaning "stern." (african)

    ABAYOMI (male)
    Of uncertain African origin.Means "born to bring me joy." (african)

    You might also consider an alphabetic sorted list
     
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  4. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    Nice color scheme. :)

    I think right area of your affiliates button (The square one) looks really bare. I would add an image there or graphic there (if allowed). If not, I would simply just center the button
     
    8everything, Mar 2, 2007 IP
  5. stickycarrots

    stickycarrots Peon

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    Thanks! :)
    The reason I picked the pink and blue is because it does make it pretty neutral. Guys don't mind looking and it and what girl doesn't like the color pink? :p

    I might take your suggestion on making the description smaller so it's easier to go through. I was trying to think of a way to format each entry better and I think that'll work pretty well.

    Alphabetical has been a pain because of how the database is actually setup. I'm still working on a way to fix that. It is something I would like to add, however, you could always just use the Quick Search :)
    I'll see what I can do with that ad. I might have some affiliate banners on that side, which would make it look a little better and attract your attention more probably.

    Thank you all for your suggestions/comments. Much appreciated! If you PM me one of your sites, I'll put a link in the footer for a month.
     
    stickycarrots, Mar 2, 2007 IP
  6. KingofKings

    KingofKings Banned

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    I think the guys have gave you all the info you need.

    Good looking site btw. :)
     
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  7. stickycarrots

    stickycarrots Peon

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    I appreciate all of your comments. Could you please review the new Baby Name Game as well? I'll be having a contest to test this out here on DP soon! :)
     
    stickycarrots, Mar 2, 2007 IP
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    tigrrra Well-Known Member

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    #8
    too many ads needs more content
     
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  9. stickycarrots

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    Can you be more specific? There is a ton of content. You have to look past that first page with 3 ads on it (it's the only one with 3).
     
    stickycarrots, Mar 2, 2007 IP
  10. guniwan

    guniwan Well-Known Member

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    I like your site, its really simple design. I think you could add a cute baby photo to make your baby site more attractive.

    I have one baby blog:Baby First Year, could we do Link exchange here? I will add you in my sidebar if you interested.

    Cheers,

    Goonie
    Baby First Year
     
    guniwan, Sep 11, 2007 IP