Chiropractic Site

jscrilla · #1 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 03:43 PM

Hello everyone!

I have put together a Chiropractic site over the past few months. I'm hoping to get some feedback.

http://www.matznerchiro.com

Thanks!

--jason

jscrilla · #2 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 06:59 PM

Nobody has any comments? Good or bad?

jxw · #3 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 09:06 PM

It is generally an easy to use site and easy to navigate. However, I was unable to get back to the home page once I left it. Possibly, it is just me, not the site. I wanted to go back because I thought the home page mentioned the three factors of stress while another page referred to them as the three factors of life.

Too many sections (five, I believe) are still under construction. If a visitor goes to too many of these early on, the visitor will probably leave. I've always thought it better to add new areas as they are developed and then create some "buzz" about new information on the site.

In the call for an appointment today box, I assume you would not draw from people living in other area codes. Otherwise, put the area code in the box.

Your site seems to be informative but maybe a bit wordy -- does not appear to bring home the point why someone should choose you (or any chiropractor) as a primary care physician or why someone should choose you over another chiropractor. I did not have time to go through everything -- but, then, you need to grab the attention of most visitors very quickly before they move on, yet without resorting to a hard sell.

Good luck. As I said, it is an informative site. My wife used to go to a chiropractor but I know she would not go to a chiropractor for pregnacy care. That was interesting, but, again, I couln't find additional information on this aspect quickly.

davebarnes · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2006, 11:47 PM

Nice looking, but:

using Firefox 2 under Mac OS 10.4.8 on an Apple 23-inch LCD, the menu words are too small to read.

edhan · #5 (**permalink**) 12-06-2006, 06:48 AM

Design wise, it is nice, neat and fast loading. But there are a few Coming Soon ... normally I would not add those in until there are articles or topic. It gives an impression that this site is not ready for business. The text is a little small with higher resolution though.

Hope this helps!

jgravelle · #6 (**permalink**) 12-06-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jscrilla

Nobody has any comments? Good or bad?

I'm fond of this chiropractic site:

http://www.chirobase.org/

Perhaps the layout and content will serve as an inspirational example for you. I sincerely hope it helps...

-jjg

jscrilla · #7 (**permalink**) 12-06-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgravelle

Quote:

Originally Posted by jscrilla

Nobody has any comments? Good or bad?

I'm fond of this chiropractic site:

http://www.chirobase.org/

Perhaps the layout and content will serve as an inspirational example for you. I sincerely hope it helps...

-jjg

I wasn't impressed. Thanks though.

jscrilla · #8 (**permalink**) 12-06-2006, 04:53 PM

From every page, the logo in the upper left will take you back to the home page. I should add a home button in the menu though. That's a good point.

As far as content goes, I'm just designing the site, and still waiting on content from the client. I suppose I should remove the inactive nodes.

I agree with the wordiness...

Thanks for taking the time to review it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jxw

It is generally an easy to use site and easy to navigate. However, I was unable to get back to the home page once I left it. Possibly, it is just me, not the site. I wanted to go back because I thought the home page mentioned the three factors of stress while another page referred to them as the three factors of life.

Too many sections (five, I believe) are still under construction. If a visitor goes to too many of these early on, the visitor will probably leave. I've always thought it better to add new areas as they are developed and then create some "buzz" about new information on the site.

In the call for an appointment today box, I assume you would not draw from people living in other area codes. Otherwise, put the area code in the box.

Your site seems to be informative but maybe a bit wordy -- does not appear to bring home the point why someone should choose you (or any chiropractor) as a primary care physician or why someone should choose you over another chiropractor. I did not have time to go through everything -- but, then, you need to grab the attention of most visitors very quickly before they move on, yet without resorting to a hard sell.

Good luck. As I said, it is an informative site. My wife used to go to a chiropractor but I know she would not go to a chiropractor for pregnacy care. That was interesting, but, again, I couln't find additional information on this aspect quickly.

Scott Adie · #9 (**permalink**) 12-07-2006, 11:03 PM

Visually appealing except for the full justified text in the 'Three Dimensions of Stress'. If you want to keep full justification, which I think is fine on short paragraphs, try a miminal rewrite of the text to eliminate the gaps in the first line or widen or narrow the text frame to fix it.

What can I say, 'You crack me up'. Sorry, I couldn't resist. I just pounded a guy on another review and needed stress relief myself.

getmea · #10 (**permalink**) 12-09-2006, 12:36 AM

Appearance is very professional looking. Judging on the PR5, you've done a good job with the content.

As far as the out-of-focus telephone, desk, and clock images upon hover is a bit annoying (it nearly gave me a headache). Actually, I had to look at the lower left-corner to find out what those links pointed to.

I agree with the "under construction" comment -- I will apply this suggestion to my site, too.

"Chirobase" should serve as inspiration? Come on...there is no comparing the two sites (besides the other site having a PR6).

Good luck presenting it to your client!