Pathetic Inspiration.......

Riddley Walker · 11-24-2009, 04:43 AM

Ok, this post in the war room by Allen Says really got me thinking ...

"I've Got To Show You This Pathetic Little Money Maker"

My question is, just what is the best software for a quality review site?
Wordpress has some nice templates if you just want to review a few products but...

If you want a site that reviews lots of products, where customer feedback and ratings can be left HOW is it done ?
Is there a suitable software package or is it best just to outsource it to an html pro?
Somebody please let me know or put me in touch with those that can.

Cheers,
Riddley

btw - how do you link to another post? would have been nice to put a proper link in

GeorgR. · 11-24-2009, 04:58 AM

WP, still.

WP does not have "some nice templates", it actually has zillions of them. Add all the available plugins, there are literally infinite possibilities for wordpress.

CDarklock · 11-24-2009, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riddley Walker

btw - how do you link to another post? would have been nice to put a proper link in

Yeah, because I'm sure all the people out here who are NOT members of the War Room would have been really happy with a link they couldn't see.

Riddley Walker · 11-24-2009, 05:18 AM

Thanks GeorgR,
I'd like to it with WP because of the plugins aspect but I havn't seen a template that does what I'm looking for . Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place - been searching just this site for wordpress review templates. Guess I'm doing this wrong - so where do I look?
Sorry for such a newb type question but that's what I am!

DogScout · 11-24-2009, 05:50 AM

Use thesis or headway

CDarklock · 11-24-2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riddley Walker

I havn't seen a template that does what I'm looking for .

There's a duplicate of Allen's "pathetic little money maker" in WP theme format by David Pankhurst. Check the "pathetic little money maker" thread, post #156, for a link to it.

Riddley Walker · 11-24-2009, 06:06 AM

@CDarklock

I did wonder if the link would work to a war room post !

Re - the theme by David Pankhurst - I did see that, but I need something where viewers can add comments and ratings. Once approved these could be added and overall customer ratings calculated. Y'know that web 2.0 stuff , not just me giving my own take on a product but where others rate it - e.g. amazon customer reviews

CDarklock · 11-24-2009, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riddley Walker

I need something where viewers can add comments and ratings.

Okay, so you need a way that you can:

- Post something
- Get comments
- Store a rating

Right?

So you start with WP, where you can post things, and people can leave comments, and then you just need...

WordPress › rating Tags WordPress Plugins

DogScout · 11-24-2009, 06:36 AM

I think the beauty of that whole deal is, that there were no comments. The warm up to the affiliate links was a sentence or two, click to another page where there was maybe a paragraph (if I remember correctly) and that was it.

It wasn't even really a 'review' site, just a list of problems that lead to a list of solutions. One solution per problem and the problems were all over the board.
The copy was really well done, but otherwise, Allen said he didn't even drive any traffic to it, it just started ranking on it's own.

You maybe just complicating this too much. (Or maybe Allen just has the Midas touch. Lol.)

Riddley Walker · 11-24-2009, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDarklock

Okay, so you need a way that you can:

- Post something
- Get comments
- Store a rating

Right?

Right ! great link - thanks

Riddley Walker · 11-24-2009, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DogScout

I think the beauty of that whole deal is, that there were no comments. The warm up to the affiliate links was a sentence or two, click to another page where there was maybe a paragraph (if I remember correctly) and that was it.

It wasn't even really a 'review' site, just a list of problems that lead to a list of solutions. One solution per problem and the problems were all over the board.
The copy was really well done, but otherwise, Allen said he didn't even drive any traffic to it, it just started ranking on it's own.

You maybe just complicating this too much. (Or maybe Allen just has the Midas touch. Lol.)

Yes, you could be right here - the simplicity of the site and quality of the copy did make it stand out. That really is worth bearing in mind and yes, I could be overcomplicating it but I kinda like that amazon style theme. They must have sunk a load of money into testing whether that works well or not.
The only real way to find out what works best for me would be to split test I guess.

Really appreciate everyones input - I was pulling my hair out with this one!

Ofthemix · 11-24-2009, 09:25 AM

I personally use WPReviewEngine. It has everything you're speaking of and can be modified to work on any WP Template. Pretty nifty.

Riddley Walker · 11-24-2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ofthemix

I personally use WPReviewEngine. It has everything you're speaking of and can be modified to work on any WP Template. Pretty nifty.

Great , that looks a perfect way for me to start - love that

You people have saved me loads of time and trouble

11-24-2009, 04:58 AM	#2
GeorgR. Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 6,061 Blog Entries: 16 Thanks: 72 Thanked 915 Times in 602 Posts Social Networking	Re: Pathetic Inspiration....... WP, still. WP does not have "some nice templates", it actually has zillions of them. Add all the available plugins, there are literally infinite possibilities for wordpress.
	* Affiliate Site Quick --> The Fastest & Easiest Way to Make Affiliate Sites!<-- -> VISIT www.1UP-SEO.com * <- Internet Marketing, SEO Tips, Reviews & More!! *** ARTICLE SPINNING SERVICE - Custom Hand-Made QUALITY Spun Articles! - Thread Here * * BEAT the PENGUIN with High Quality Manually Spun Articles - Don't Settle for Less! *

11-24-2009, 05:18 AM	#4
Riddley Walker Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 34 Thanks: 39 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Pathetic Inspiration....... Thanks GeorgR, I'd like to it with WP because of the plugins aspect but I havn't seen a template that does what I'm looking for . Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place - been searching just this site for wordpress review templates. Guess I'm doing this wrong - so where do I look? Sorry for such a newb type question but that's what I am!

11-24-2009, 05:50 AM	#5
DogScout Self Unemployed War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2,339 Thanks: 697 Thanked 618 Times in 367 Posts Social Networking	Re: Pathetic Inspiration....... Use thesis or headway
	Otis's Blog (Own The Internet, Silly) Breast Cancer Support - Breast Cancer Information Paint Shop Tubes - Free images - Free Graphics - Free Photos - 3D - Poser Tubes - Scrap Kits

11-24-2009, 06:06 AM	#7
Riddley Walker Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 34 Thanks: 39 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Pathetic Inspiration....... @CDarklock I did wonder if the link would work to a war room post ! Re - the theme by David Pankhurst - I did see that, but I need something where viewers can add comments and ratings. Once approved these could be added and overall customer ratings calculated. Y'know that web 2.0 stuff , not just me giving my own take on a product but where others rate it - e.g. amazon customer reviews

11-24-2009, 06:36 AM	#9
DogScout Self Unemployed War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 2,339 Thanks: 697 Thanked 618 Times in 367 Posts Social Networking	Re: Pathetic Inspiration....... I think the beauty of that whole deal is, that there were no comments. The warm up to the affiliate links was a sentence or two, click to another page where there was maybe a paragraph (if I remember correctly) and that was it. It wasn't even really a 'review' site, just a list of problems that lead to a list of solutions. One solution per problem and the problems were all over the board. The copy was really well done, but otherwise, Allen said he didn't even drive any traffic to it, it just started ranking on it's own. You maybe just complicating this too much. (Or maybe Allen just has the Midas touch. Lol.)
	Otis's Blog (Own The Internet, Silly) Breast Cancer Support - Breast Cancer Information Paint Shop Tubes - Free images - Free Graphics - Free Photos - 3D - Poser Tubes - Scrap Kits

11-24-2009, 04:43 AM	#1
Riddley Walker Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 34 Thanks: 39 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Pathetic Inspiration....... Ok, this post in the war room by Allen Says really got me thinking ... "I've Got To Show You This Pathetic Little Money Maker" My question is, just what is the best software for a quality review site? Wordpress has some nice templates if you just want to review a few products but... If you want a site that reviews lots of products, where customer feedback and ratings can be left HOW is it done ? Is there a suitable software package or is it best just to outsource it to an html pro? Somebody please let me know or put me in touch with those that can. Cheers, Riddley btw - how do you link to another post? would have been nice to put a proper link in

11-24-2009, 09:25 AM	#12
Ofthemix Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 614 Thanks: 240 Thanked 229 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Pathetic Inspiration....... I personally use WPReviewEngine. It has everything you're speaking of and can be modified to work on any WP Template. Pretty nifty.
	Learn How To Choose Winning Amazon Products Every Time