InterWebUK Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Hi Guys, I have just finished our integration and would like all your comments and feedback. Website URL: http://www.interwebdirect.co.uk Support Section: http://www.interwebdirect.co.uk/billing Thanks John:lol: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrat Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Correct me if I am wrong but I seem to recall having a look at your somewhat different site a short while back? Anyway, the transformation from that to this is absolutely superb. I love it. It's one of the best sites and integrations I have seen. So very well done. Just one comment......you have literals and typos in numerous locations that I should certainly tidy up. Too many to mention and it is a big site. I'd carefully edit every page but, hey, it is absolutely cracking! Edited November 16, 2008 by redrat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drac0 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Much nicer then the last version. Before, I wouldn't seriously consider buying anything from your site. Now, it looks a bit more professional. Just address the typos and random characters that show up on the site (I think redrat called them literals) and you've got a pretty nice site. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterWebUK Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks redrat and Drac0, Couldn't believe you guys remember the old one, I have changed numerous times and trying to bring a web 2.0 feel to the site, I have just been though all pages last night for typos, etc. and have to upload in a minute. Got a few questions for you all. 1. Spelling checker picks up Website and wants to change to Web site or web site, what do you all think is best, I am UK based, but we work globally? 2. What do you all think of the colour scheme? 3. What do you all think of the pricing? 4. Do you find it easy to use? Thanks John 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrat Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Hi John. 1. No capitals and words separated; thus, 'web site', is strictly correct. 2. Actually, I like it now. Although some pink remains it is minimalist and balances very naturally in relation to the whole. The diagonal compositional juxtaposition with your logo contraption is 'painterly' and a good technique to employ. The site is now predominantly green and much less controversial. Overall it is easy on the eye and I really like it. 3. I think your pricing is sensible, competitive and realistic. It doesn't pay to try and match the price war cats and people appreciate paying a sensible and affordable price for good quality. I would hold that position and see how it goes making sure that your market prospects appreciate what you offer and don't compare you just on price alone. If anything, put prices up slightly rather than down. But they are fine as they are. 4. Yes I do. The initial navigation is comprehensive and makes it easy to get a very quick overview of the extent of your services whilst providing an easy way of accessing them. You need to add an easier way 'Home' from every page somewhere in the top left where it is invariably expected. In general, I would be proud to go to market with that site. It does your company justice. There is one thing I noticed about your copy; it is very repetitive in places; EG: InterWeb Designs is one of the UK's leading bespoke web site designers. As a vastly experienced bespoke web site design agency, we deliver stunning, high-quality bespoke web site design delivering outstanding web branding at competitive prices. We specialise in bespoke web site design from basic web site design to tailored E-Commerce and data integration, all our sites have maximum impact and superb quality. Best wishes, Chris PS Just one additional literal I noticed in your front page news; change 'Please enjoy the far performance.' to 'Please enjoy the faster performance. I'm sure there are more so check carefully in fine detail. This is the only thing that is not helping the site. And all too common incidentally so you are far from alone. Edited November 18, 2008 by redrat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrat Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) My edit got timed out; Re: There is one thing I noticed about your copy; it is very repetitive in places; EG:I wanted to expand on my comment in more detail:InterWeb Designs is one of the UK's leading bespoke web site designers. As a vastly experienced bespoke web site design agency, we deliver stunning, high-quality bespoke web site design delivering outstanding web branding at competitive prices. We specialise in bespoke web site design from basic web site design to tailored E-Commerce and data integration, all our sites have maximum impact and superb quality. or, looking at it differently;InterWeb Designs is one of the UK's leading bespoke web site designers. As a vastly experienced bespoke web site design agency, we deliver stunning, high-quality bespoke web site design delivering outstanding web branding at competitive prices. We specialise in bespoke web site design from basic web site design to tailored E-Commerce and data integration, all our sites have maximum impact and superb quality. Some practitioners deliberately use the technique of repeating key words and phrases for SEO purposes but I don't believe it is justified. Why go to all the expense and trouble of getting people to see your site (quite a classy one as it happens) only to risk putting them off with this type of copy? It doesn't stack up. Bear in mind that you are offering web design services and that means that your own site has to stand out as a primary example of your work. For that reason, I would tidy up all such sentence composition site-wide. In any case, the SEO benefits of such repetition, if this was what you intended, are negligible whereas one 'put-off' potential customer is highly significant. To my mind, the repetitiveness smacks a little of desperation and that should not come across on your site based on how you are positioning it in the market (quality). It would actually help you more to be a little laid back and let your work speak for itself. Of course you need to sell but don't underestimate your potential customers because they are all hoping that you are the one for them just by looking at your site. Trust that and don't feel that you need to batter them with the hard sell. If, however, you do wish to employ this type of SEO technique, then make sure that the terms and words you are repeating are placed identically in your meta data or there is no point whatsoever. I can't tell as you have wisely prevented the viewing of source code. Regards, Chris Edited November 18, 2008 by redrat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterWebUK Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Hi Chris and many thanks for you comments. I have taken on board all of what you have and think I have rectified all on the site, have improved homepage, done typos and literals. I am always trying to make the site better as I am never satisfied with it, maybe now is the time if you think it looks good. Wish more people on here would leave a reply so I know what their thoughts are. If you can think of anything else to help improve the site, please can you let me know Regards John 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrat Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Hi again John......that was quick! Excellent! I have to go out now but just had a quick look at your edits and the front page is excellent now. What you offer comes across very clearly and professionally and there is absolutely nothing to put anyone off. On the contrary, it makes the reader want to start going through your site which is exactly what you wanted. When they do though, they will find that some other pages similarly need sub-editing although all the detail needed is there. It does need tweaking to put this right, though minor. Unfortunately, I haven't the time to do that but feel free to PM me and maybe I can help further. It's all very easy to sort out anyway. Ever thought about hiring an English copywriter to edit this? (Hint) Kind regards, Chris Edited November 18, 2008 by redrat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterWebUK Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hi Chris, thanks again, will take note of your hint, maybe have to do this myself, works out cheaper. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leem Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi Guys, I have just finished our integration and would like all your comments and feedback. Website URL: http://www.interwebdirect.co.uk Support Section: http://www.interwebdirect.co.uk/billing Thanks John:lol: I like what I see. The less it looks like the default, the better. The top menu and the side menu are different colors. Is this intentional or can the side menu not be changed? How do change the front page by the way? The whole look and feel. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jortex Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 How do change the front page by the way? The whole look and feel. You could always rip someone elses design and layout like InterWebUK has done. I have tried pm'ing InterWebUK but with no response so here it is. Compare: http://environ.jortex.com/ with his support page, the layout and colours have been copied straight from mine, even the table sizes and highlight colour are the same (check the source code, both are identical) You can tell its a direct copy and paste from my site as his cell widths dont look right whereas on mine they're a perfect fit. 9/10 of his boxes are identical and in the same order as mine, coincidence? doubt it. And to top it all off, the top right of all his pages (Forum, About Us etc...) are stolen from my design, the design was made unique for me by a designer who has confirmed that the images were not used on any other designs: Steven, That's for sure we don't use same contents in other templates so it should be ripped by someone. You should ask them where they get those images. Let me know if you have any question. Thanks Copying someone elses design and layout is dispicable at best, passing it off as your own work? thats laziness aswell. If all of the above and what was pm'ed to InterWebUK isnt removed within 24 hours i shall be reporting it to his server provider. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jortex Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 To back it up a little more, here is a google cached page from 26th October: http://66.102.9.132/search?q=cache:0ZUghrypyn8J:environ.jortex.com/+environ.jortex.com&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=8&gl=uk&client=firefox-a 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jortex Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just to follow up on this, after a few emails back and forth InterWebUK has removed or changed the parts that were copied so i will now consider this resolved. Just as a footnote though to InterWebUK and others, i don't mind people using my site and layout as inspiration, if anything, its quite flattering but please dont copy my work and then try to pass it off as your own, thats just insulting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Business Hosting Online Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 lol, not copying your site Jortex, but did have a look, your links in the top right Home | Community | Contact Us | Affiliates point nowhere, are you aware of this? also the contact link in your footer is dead. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jortex Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 lol, not copying your site Jortex, but did have a look, your links in the top right Home | Community | Contact Us | Affiliates point nowhere, are you aware of this? also the contact link in your footer is dead. This was resolved over 2 months ago and the copied parts removed or changed so it wont look copied now. My site is currently being updated but thank you for letting me know about the links. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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