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Old 02-24-2009, 12:22 PM
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Default Please rwviw our new site

Please review our new site solar energy use
Any advice is welcome, advanced thanks.
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Old 02-24-2009, 03:21 PM
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Default Re: Please rwviw our new site

Dang, IE says it "Cannot display this page" when I click on your link.
Haha, when I went to get the url, the page displayed...updating, I imagine.
My very first impression was that there shouldn't be 2 google ads so prominent. I don't like the one above your main 'body' right under your banner.
The placement of your navigation, left of your banner, is too high and gives a sence of imbalance, but I am generally feeling imbalanced anyway!

Perhaps a paragraph in the text saying that many can, and do, (ultimately) make a profit using solar panels by selling excess electricity back to power companies would provide a very good seguay to the Step-by-step dvd. I was a bit confused about what the link was going to lead to.

I feel uncomfortable when links from an index page lead to a sales pitch on another domain. HOWEVER, I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS GENERATES SALES!! Personally, I feel manipulated, but so what - it is what the majority thinks and is it a proven sales generator.

I hope this at least gets the ball rolling

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Old 02-24-2009, 04:25 PM
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I want to click the picture instead of the text link beneath it. Even though it's blurred and so small that it poorly conveys it's purpose.

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Click Here
to create electricity in
your own backyard
Additionally, if you're going to use a text link, why not implement a few keywords instead of the useless "Click Here" text?

It seems to me that the sole purpose of the site is to entice people to click on the "DVD box" image. Why then wouldn't you have the same link on every page of content?

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Old 02-24-2009, 07:57 PM
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Hey There,
The website is completely broken in Safari for Mac, everything is shifting to the right. I think you would be better off not to try 'overly' monetizing the website with Google AdSense, I think it comes off a bit tacky. Maybe put one add on the page located away from the main content, so you don't frighten off your clientele. I would also find a higher resolution picture for the header, it seems like a quick search and grab from google images. Try using Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos or another stock house, the images are fairly cheap and can drastically change the level of professionalism on your website.

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Old 02-25-2009, 08:02 AM
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Default Re: Please rwviw our new site

Many thanks for your contribution

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I want to click the picture instead of the text link beneath it. Even though it's blurred and so small that it poorly conveys it's purpose.

Additionally, if you're going to use a text link, why not implement a few keywords instead of the useless "Click Here" text?

It seems to me that the sole purpose of the site is to entice people to click on the "DVD box" image. Why then wouldn't you have the same link on every page of content?
- Dubbya, you may click on DVD box now.
- I think that "Click Here' text sounds more imperative and persuasive. Anyway, the key density on page is good.
- I designed this site to make money three ways: AdSense, Selling ClickBank 'DVD box' and Selling solar equipment (devices) as an affiliate. I must work to complete the third way.
Thanks for your review.

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Originally Posted by mikmikmikmik
My very first impression was that there shouldn't be 2 google ads so prominent. I don't like the one above your main 'body' right under your banner.
The placement of your navigation, left of your banner, is too high and gives a sence of imbalance, but I am generally feeling imbalanced anyway!

Perhaps a paragraph in the text saying that many can, and do, (ultimately) make a profit using solar panels by selling excess electricity back to power companies would provide a very good seguay to the Step-by-step dvd. I was a bit confused about what the link was going to lead to.

I feel uncomfortable when links from an index page lead to a sales pitch on another domain. HOWEVER, I HAVE NO IDEA IF THIS GENERATES SALES!! Personally, I feel manipulated, but so what - it is what the majority thinks and is it a proven sales generator.
- I'll think to remove AdSense right under the banner
- I used a free template, having navigation in upper left corner. I do not know if I can cahange it. I'll try
- Now, people can find they can sell excess energy, as you suggested
Many thanks.

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The website is completely broken in Safari for Mac, everything is shifting to the right. I think you would be better off not to try 'overly' monetizing the website with Google AdSense, I think it comes off a bit tacky. Maybe put one add on the page located away from the main content, so you don't frighten off your clientele. I would also find a higher resolution picture for the header, it seems like a quick search and grab from google images. Try using Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos or another stock house, the images are fairly cheap and can drastically change the level of professionalism on your website.
- I used a free template, may be it was not suitable for Mac, I'll check again if something is missing
- Picture changed.
Many thanks
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Old 02-27-2009, 07:24 PM
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hello

your banner need to be improve .. in my opinion look better without google ads
regards,
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Old 02-27-2009, 08:28 PM
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ah, after reading this post, i'm kinda scared to post my web site. i have tried my best building it, day after day, but if three or four people had such problems,,, i would second guess my abilities,,,?
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Old 02-28-2009, 06:35 AM
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ah, after reading this post, i'm kinda scared to post my web site. i have tried my best building it, day after day, but if three or four people had such problems,,, i would second guess my abilities,,,?
Be serious, we a here here to help and learn from each other. Nobody is your enemy.
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