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Discussion in 'Websites' started by DarrenC, Nov 27, 2004.

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    Okay, my site has been live 3 years in February 05, and I've tried to make it as simplistic as possible for holidaymakers (vacationers) to search and find a villa or apartment etc.

    Your looking for a property to rent for your next vacation / holiday - do you think the search is easy? Too complicated, too many clicks, do you think theres enough information on the property advertisement (bear in mind I have around 150 properties to moderate due to a mad rush of advertisers signing up this week)

    Would be interested in your thoughts.

    Darren :)

    EDIT: it might help if I give you the URL - holiday-rentals.uk.com
     
    DarrenC, Nov 27, 2004 IP
  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    I like it. Made we want to book a cottage.

    Shannon
     
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  3. DarrenC

    DarrenC Peon

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    Could you find a cottage in a specific country okay though through the search?

    The individual cottage-holiday.php etc pages are to aid SEO, they probably very rarely get clicked on.
     
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    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    I'm a browser by nature. Went back in and ran into trouble with search feature.

    I clicked on property search, selected Mexico, clicked on find me a holiday and received the following message.

    Warning: Failed opening 'Country_Information/Mexico.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/share/pear') in /home/dccservice/public_html/wwhh/region-search.php on line 154

    Glitch and all I love the logo and layout of your site. Back I go to play.

    Shannon
     
    Smyrl, Nov 27, 2004 IP
  5. DarrenC

    DarrenC Peon

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    Ahh, I know why that is.

    It's an include file which is not created yet because the property which is located in Mexico (yep the 1 property lol) was submitted today, and need to gather Country data.

    Thanks for your comments :D

    Darren :)
     
    DarrenC, Nov 27, 2004 IP
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    For me I think you should try CSS style for font (or use other font). It looks like most of the webpages around the web.
     
    tomecki, Nov 28, 2004 IP
  7. DarrenC

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    What do you mean? :)
     
    DarrenC, Nov 28, 2004 IP
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    TonysDesigns Member

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    Thanks everyone for viewing it. I changed the skin on it



     
    TonysDesigns, Nov 29, 2004 IP
  9. darksat

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    I actually dont like the logo, it looks very cartoonish.
    makes me think I will be renting a villa next to speedy gonzalez, which could be cool actually. ;)
     
    darksat, Nov 30, 2004 IP
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    john_loch Rodent Slayer

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    Nice'n bright as I'd expect for a holiday rentals site.

    Found what I was looking for fast enough too.

    Loaded quickly (for me) and the layouts consistent.

    Acquired nav patterns quickly, easily memorized.

    Revisited after short period and continued to 'play' :)

    At this time of year might consider tie in with flight times and rentals. Bonus affiliate revenue, and additional data for advertisers etc.

    Cheers,

    JL
     
    john_loch, Nov 30, 2004 IP
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    I've rented several places this way in the past and your site definitely looks nicer than the ones I used! It seemed a little strange having the rental insurance disclaimer on each page and the rates below it (and of course everyone wants to know the rate).
     
    rhinoplayer, Nov 30, 2004 IP