Can you check out my Site+blog please

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I dont know why but I lost connection first time trying to post this so here it goes again...
I just posted my first blog+article on my new site. I really think it came out great and I was hoping you guys could go see it and rate it.
I am njot sure I am allowed to post the site link here so please tell me if it is so I can edit this post and stick it in here.
Please comment on my writing skills...in here ofcourse lol:p.
Your more than welcome to comment on the subject matter in the blog but constructive criticism on the writing is more than welcome.
Thx for the great helping hand (thousands of hands) you guys have offered me in starting all this, im glad to see its starting to come together.
BTW, the site doesnt have any products or links in it yet, just the blog, so your safe....for now

ok, here it is - http://www.ehairgrowthremedies.com/
go easy on me, it's my first time LOL!
SO let me know if I can post the link.
Oh and one more thing, the article is 100% origianl written by me, so please don't thieve any chunks of it, thanks.
#blog #check #site
  • Profile picture of the author altoro80
    why don't you put the link on your signature so everybody can see it
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    • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
      Originally Posted by altoro80 View Post

      why don't you put the link on your signature so everybody can see it

      lol, ur a genius, how didnt I think about that....
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      • Profile picture of the author Michael Shook
        It doesn't look bad at all. Here are a couple of things that I saw that maybe you could consider.

        Your header image does not seem to be a match for the subject of your site. It is a nice looking header, but I don't see the connection to your subject.

        The site is a little bit cramped on the sides. If there is a way to get some space so that the words don't run into the. A standard size width is about 960 rather than 1000 px wide. If you can change the width to that you can probably free up some space on the sides.

        I am not sure what you are trying to do with the blog post. The name of your site has hair growth remedies in ti and in the first post on your page, you are telling people they do not need to bother with regrowing their hair. I am not sure this is the best way to get people to buy something from you.

        I am assuming that you want to sell something here on this site. If that is the case, then put something else in your upper left hand corner instead of your list of categories. If people want to read more, they will find how to do that if you move your navigation down a bit and put something else more sales oriented in that position.

        But really, all in all a good looking site and these things I am mentioning are really tweaks. the really good thing is that you have a site and you want to look for ways to improve it.

        17 thumbs up to you for doing that.

        You have already accomplished a lot more than a lot of people.
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        • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
          ok, thank you very much for the input, how to I change the picture on top???:confused:
          I only chose this site because I thought the format was pleasing to the eye.
          And regarding the article....it's honesty, the products come later.
          I want people to know that im not trying to force products on to their scalp, but to guide them into making the right choice for them and when the time comes (when I get products on there) to show them that there are products that can help, and that they can buy them from me hopefully.
          I can always add things and remove.... I was planning on writing 3-4 specific articles in the right time that explain in detail the different ideas I have for each method and linking them to my products.
          I wasn't too thrilled in going into this niche but it was good as far as traffic and competition (at least for my standards-which arent very high since im only starting) and I have a good feeling that i'll be able to personalize with my customers, make them fel comfortable and want to buy something from me in return....that is the plan at least...
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      • Profile picture of the author ameerulislam10
        Originally Posted by wanna-succeed View Post

        lol, ur a genius, how didnt I think about that....
        No offence but your dumb (You are might be new in this field) lol and he is not genius. Every one knows about signature links. Many people solely post to spam their links.
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  • Profile picture of the author TristanH
    As a long-time blogger, here's some advice:

    - Get rid of the Meta widget in the sidebar.
    - Add a favicon.
    - Get your About page up and running (the link didn't work?)
    - The two navigation menus are somewhat redundant.
    - Make the title of your articles bigger.
    - The text header looks unprofessional. Try to find a theme that lets you upload your own image (not just background image, but image for the header text).
    - You don't need an archives link in the sidebar if you have on in the navigation menu

    Hope that helped!
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Shook
      Here is a thing with this kind of niche. the people who are going to your site are looking for a solution. They are looking for remedies. And by having that in the name of your site, it sounds like you are going to offer them a solution.

      There is not later for them. There is only later for you. They are not going to be coming back to read more information or to buy something on a problem they want to fix, now. I stongly suspect that people are not researching hair loss remedies on the internet to read blog posts about how it is OK to keep losing hair. I guess anything is possible, but I don't think that is going to happen much in your market.

      Your approach might work when you have an email list to mail to consistently, and buildinga list in this niche may or may not work. I don't know much about it except that if someone has this problem they want it fixed.

      You are not doing them a favor by not offering something for sale. They have a problem, they are coming to you for a solution. It is OK and actually a really nice to provide them with a possible solution.
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      • Profile picture of the author alwaysready
        Not bad at all ! why don't you change a better picture by the way ?
        i agree with the fact you better make your link as a signature , you should do it !!! good lUck
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  • Profile picture of the author GaryBurke
    I dont like the header it has nothing to do with the subject.
    I have thinning hair so I clicked your link in the post to see what solution you had and quickly left because I know I have thinning hair what I wanted was a solution which is what your title says not an article telling me it is okay to have thinng hair.
    find a product for the solution and put that there as a solution with a review on the product
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    • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
      Originally Posted by GaryBurke View Post

      I dont like the header it has nothing to do with the subject.
      I have thinning hair so I clicked your link in the post to see what solution you had and quickly left because I know I have thinning hair what I wanted was a solution which is what your title says not an article telling me it is okay to have thinng hair.
      find a product for the solution and put that there as a solution with a review on the product
      Lol, take it easy man...
      read my OP, there are no products on there yet:rolleyes:. I asked for criticism on the writing...
      I am part of an online course and im onle about a quarter of the way, only into week 2 of my marketing career so just having a site and a blog is a big deal for me. The program is built of phases and I only need to publish a blog now and get some views and hopefully replies....people are more than welcome to put their own reviews of different methods they have taken in a step to stop they're thinning hair.
      My goal for now is to get reviews on my writing....later on I will get product reviews and the products themselves on the site...
      All things in due time, if I tackle it all at once it will collapse.
      So from multiple posts here I am getting the notion that my blog isn't oriented enough on actual products and reviews....how to I edit that article on my website???:confused:
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      • Profile picture of the author GaryBurke
        Originally Posted by wanna-succeed View Post

        Lol, take it easy man...
        read my OP, there are no products on there yet:rolleyes:. I asked for criticism on the writing...
        I am part of an online course and im onle about a quarter of the way, only into week 2 of my marketing career so just having a site and a blog is a big deal for me. The program is built of phases and I only need to publish a blog now and get some views and hopefully replies....people are more than welcome to put their own reviews of different methods they have taken in a step to stop they're thinning hair.
        My goal for now is to get reviews on my writing....later on I will get product reviews and the products themselves on the site...
        All things in due time, if I tackle it all at once it will collapse.
        So from multiple posts here I am getting the notion that my blog isn't oriented enough on actual products and reviews....how to I edit that article on my website???:confused:
        Sorry if you took my critisim the wrong way .
        I looked at your site from a visitors point of view looking for a solution but was dissapointed to find none.
        You have obviously spent a lot of time researching your topic but as has been stated before you need to change the header to reflect the niche,have a look for a more suitable template,there are thousands to choose from maybe offer a solution after each section.
        something like.
        The main problem for hair loss is blah blah etc, I have found this product to be a good remedy then a link to a product.
        Carry on and say a bit more like you have in sections but add a link after the sections.maybe some adsense ads on the sidebar or amazon links at the top and bottom of the post.
        The site looks good apart from a few little things that fellow warriors have pointed out remember that people scan read so focus your main attention to the left of the page with your main eye catchers.

        I hope this sounds a bit better for you
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        • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
          thank you very much, I appreciate it!
          If only I knew how to change my header....
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          • Profile picture of the author GaryBurke
            Originally Posted by wanna-succeed View Post

            thank you very much, I appreciate it!
            If only I knew how to change my header....
            Have a look at your template settings you might find something in there
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            • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
              Originally Posted by GaryBurke View Post

              Have a look at your template settings you might find something in there
              and where might I find those??

              P.S notice this time there are 3 Embarrassment smileys...
              I dont know if I can take another blow
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  • Profile picture of the author MrDay
    I'm guessing this a niche site for hair loss remedies. If that's the case, then you need to change the header, for sure. But if it's going to be more like a personal blog where you are sharing your own experiences, then you have a little more leeway.

    The writing is not bad, but you should break it up into sections. Title each new section so it will make it easy for people to skim and read what they want to read. No one is going to sit there and read those looong paragraphs word for word.

    Not bad for your first site.
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    • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
      Originally Posted by MrDay View Post

      I'm guessing this a niche site for hair loss remedies. If that's the case, then you need to change the header, for sure. But if it's going to be more like a personal blog where you are sharing your own experiences, then you have a little more leeway.

      The writing is not bad, but you should break it up into sections. Title each new section so it will make it easy for people to skim and read what they want to read. No one is going to sit there and read those looong paragraphs word for word.

      Not bad for your first site.

      How do I edit my site???:confused: (I know...you're all probably thinking..."what a total newb")
      There is a login button, is that it? If so, what would be the pw+user name? my email+pw?:confused:
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  • Profile picture of the author MrDay
    Log in. Use the username and password you created when you installed WP onto the domain. You don't remember the username or password?

    Then you can change things up either in the widgets and plugin section once you've logged into the wp dashboard. If you want to change the header, layout or etc... then you probably need to choose a different WP theme.

    You need to choose a wordpress theme that allows you to install your own header or logo so it will make it easier on you.

    You should be able to find a free wordpress theme that will allow you to do that. If you need to find a wp theme just Google, free wordpress themes. Or browse and install one in your wp dashboard by clicking on the "appearance" then click the themes link.

    However, premium WP themes like Headway, Genesis or Thesis themes are best. They will allow you to drag and drop and change your theme up just about anyway you want without any coding.
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    • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
      [QUOTE=MrDay;3105960]Log in. Use the username and password you created when you installed WP onto the domain. You don't remember the username or password?

      I tried this a few times---->
      What could possibly be wrong???:confused:
      I'm all worried now
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  • Profile picture of the author perpetualmike
    I agree with Gary.

    If you are promoting a product that solves a problem, you don't want to
    tell a potential customer that it's alright to have this problem.

    Punch em in the face
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  • Profile picture of the author MrDay
    Hey, do have the old email you got once you installed wp onto your domain name? All the info will be in it.

    If not, did you already click on the lost password link below the wp login? All you need to remember is either the email you used or the username.

    For the future, make sure you keep this kind of info so this won't happen again in. I have mine in a email account and on paper, just in case.
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    • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
      Ok, I just logged in successfully, thank you very much...
      Where might I find a guide to setting my website the way I want it (editing pictures+articles mainly)? I have no former experience with website building and design so I logged in but I don't want to hit anything until I know what it is.
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      • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
        WOOPDEEDOO!!! My site says it is indexed already
        I have a quick question regarding editing the content of my blog....how can I change what is written in the article?:confused: I want to take the advice of the members and orient the content more towards solutions and trying to help the people solve it rather than telling them it is also ok to have the problem....hope I'm not confusing anyone..
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  • Profile picture of the author Robert Colle
    Well I will go with every one else to say you definitely need to drop the header image and get a new one that has something to do with hair or I don't know, get creative. Also all the links and buttons don't work yet except for the contact me one. Why did you not developed or finished all that before asking for reviews?
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    • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
      Originally Posted by Robert Colle View Post

      Well I will go with every one else to say you definitely need to drop the header image and get a new one that has something to do with hair or I don't know, get creative. Also all the links and buttons don't work yet except for the contact me one. Why did you not developed or finished all that before asking for reviews?

      Read the whole thread....
      I am looking for reviews on my writing only....how the article is...as in a grade...
      I stated already that I am following a strict online course that is guiding me through the phases of creating a worthy and efficient website.
      My first task was to create an article+blog....that is the only thing on the site at the moment....more will come later, after I have aquired the tools.
      What I can't seem to get is how to get a different picture on top? the header... I don't know how to change it, that is what I have been seeking help with...
      I am well aware that all the links are dead....they should be, the site is empty except for that blog..
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      • Profile picture of the author Michael Shook
        Where did you get the theme youare using, the forest road theme.

        Some themes have the ability to change out the header graphic with just a few clicks and that might be the kind of theme you need in order to easily swap out the header graphic.

        If you are looking for free theme, try searching with the tag, custom header at wordpress org on just on google.

        Then upload that theme and enable it in your dashboard.
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  • Profile picture of the author flx89
    nice website , but it's easy to see it's a free template . Content is king , so keep on writing good articles
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  • Profile picture of the author bizoppathome
    your blog is really great! here i have a question hope that you can help me :how to add categlories? thanks a lot.
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    • Profile picture of the author JoshuaZamora
      Originally Posted by bizoppathome View Post

      your blog is really great! here i have a question hope that you can help me :how to add categlories? thanks a lot.
      You can take a look at my create your first blog by lunchtime training in my signature for step by step videos to get your first blog online. I cover categories

      Your blog LOOKS AWESOME!
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      • Profile picture of the author wanna-succeed
        I'm glad people are liking the blog.
        I am using Word Press Direct and in my account there is a "manage sites"
        button, is that where I should go to change the header and ads on my website?:confused:
        Anyone else use WPD?
        thx
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  • Profile picture of the author Dwight Anthony
    You should change out the header image and get another one made to fit the theme. Also, there were some slight wording that wasn't correct and you should get someone to proof it again for you, but other that is decent.
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  • Profile picture of the author satrap
    Originally Posted by wanna-succeed View Post

    I'm glad people are liking the blog.
    I am using Word Press Direct and in my account there is a "manage sites"
    button, is that where I should go to change the header and ads on my website?:confused:
    Anyone else use WPD?
    thx
    I knwo how you feel now, all confused and don't know where to go and what to do. I was like that when I started my blog last year. Just like you, I didn't even knwo how to edit post, images, headers,... nothing!
    I was lost. Thankfully, people on this forum are great people. With their help, I managed to learn a lot in the past year and took my blog to fist page of Google as well.

    I myself would rather search, ask and do the edits myself so I can learn. However, I knwo it can be frustrating and I understand that you just want to get over these things and start to write posts and promote you blog. You probably are to the point where you just want to have a simple looking blog up and running, so you can start posting some content and get some traffic to it"


    so if you want, I would be more than happy to at lease fix your header and things like that, so you can start publishing posts and just be on your way.

    I don't know everything, but the things you are asking for, I can fix them for you quickly.

    If you like pm your user name and password and I will help you out. And yes, it will be free, I won't charge you anything.


    By the way, the reason I didn't answer your questions is because, I probably will confuse you even more. I know where to go and how to do them, but it will take me 2 pages to explain it for someone else. I know other warriors can make it easier for you to understand.

    Either way, I'll be happy to help.
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  • Profile picture of the author GaryBurke
    Check out some other blogs just to see how they are set out compared to yours
    Then you might be able to make some changes on your next post to your blog
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  • Profile picture of the author GaryBurke
    Have a look at your template settings you might find something in there
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  • Profile picture of the author GaryBurke
    search your niche into google box and when the resulting pages come up then look for related blogs and have a look you never know what ideas you can come up with
    Hope this helps as i can see you are really trying to get this right
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