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Hey Warriors...

Thanks for taking a look.

Inspired by recent WSO's and other info I'm in the process of
launching a local business directory site.

That's not ready for review yet but I have put up the site for
the "parent" marketing company.

I'd appreciate your no-holds-barred honest opinions of the
design... colors... etc.

As you'll see I still need to put up one of the videos as well
as an opt in box for an email website marketing tips report but
the rest is pretty much ready to go.

Please let me know what you think...

www.DarnGoodMarketing.com

Thanks for your time and consideration...

Tsnyder
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  • Profile picture of the author lauraswane
    I would suggest elongating your header. The man seems a bit squished. The footer need a bit of work too. In my opinion, the blue you chose to go along with the red text it a bit too strong and may become distracting. The background is dark enough as it is so it doesn't need competition from the header and footer. Try a lighter shade perhaps.

    I praise you on the fact that your main page is very shot and to the point. No one likes to read a lengthy sales page. It gets boring. Good job.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jamie Iaconis
    Hey Terry,

    First thing, right off the bat...

    I don't like the header/footer... they low quality
    and faded, not too sure about those two!

    Other than that it looks great, I
    like the copy... seems pretty good!

    All the best,
    Jamie
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    • Profile picture of the author Todd Walker
      Header, Footer, and the Gray background in the copy needs adjusting, besides that sweet job!
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    • Profile picture of the author Sean A McAlister
      Originally Posted by Jamie Iaconis View Post

      Hey Terry,

      First thing, right off the bat...

      I don't like the header/footer... they low quality
      and faded, not too sure about those two!

      Other than that it looks great, I
      like the copy... seems pretty good!

      All the best,
      Jamie
      I agree,

      A bit more crispness is needed to make it pop.
      I would also contribute changing the background color by making it solid vs patterned.

      Good luck!
      Sean

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    • Profile picture of the author Tsnyder
      Thanks Laura and Jamie...

      I agree with you on the header and footer. This is was my first attempt at
      graphics... lol... believe me... when I sell a site to a real customer I'll have an
      experienced graphic artist do them... lol

      Thanks again... any more?

      Tsnyder
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  • Profile picture of the author Glenn Newsome
    The background color seems to be drawing my eyes away from your copy. Very annoying to me.
    As for the header, footer, etc. like others said, actually did not bother me so much.
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    • Profile picture of the author Takuya Hikichi
      I've listed my phone number on the sales page before but haven't affected anything less by removing it.

      The phone number WILL elicit people calling you wanting to "pick your brain" even from Overseas but it wasn't worth it for me.

      You might experience the same.

      Originally Posted by lauraswane View Post

      No one likes to read a lengthy sales page. It gets boring. Good job.
      I wouldn't say... "Nobody likes it" though Laura. Some people don't like video, while prefer reading lengthy sales page.
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      • Profile picture of the author Tsnyder
        No grass growing under my feet... lol... I changed the page background.
        The original was supposed to have a marble effect but... not so much... lol

        I like this better.

        The header and footer I'll work on...

        Sean... you said... "make it pop"

        I get that... you're right... being a graphics (gimp) newbie I'm
        just not sure what to do to achieve that "pop"

        Any suggestions?

        Tsnyder
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    • Profile picture of the author Simplweb
      Hi,

      To start with I would say your copy is pretty good, its short and to the point, nice work.

      The colors and graphics are hurting you though I think.

      1. Kill the patterned background and make solid. Its distracting.
      2. Red is a poor text color for the header I think. You need a dark color and should not have it overlaying images. Images are good, but move to the side. Dollar bills are not very subtle... maybe a profit/sale graph showing an upward trend?
      3. I'd consider taking your photo out of the header and above the sign up box when you have it. Check out mindvalleylabs.com. They have tested that alot and say it works really well.
      4. The gray background under the text is also distracting. Always have black font on white background.
      5. There isn't a strong call to action. I assume you will lay it on thick for the email sign up and then AR follow up.

      You did say no hold barred
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