Advice for my new website?

by robcop
22 replies
Hello Warriors

I just launched my first site ever
Since im kinda new to IM I would love to hear some tips!
My site is in the cat niche, it's a entertainment website with video's and pictures.
I don't have that much content on it yet, but I do got a load that is ready for upload.

What do you think about the site?
What can I do better?
Do you like it?
What should I change?
What should I do different?

I appreciate it a lot!
#advice #website
  • Profile picture of the author quesquaya
    Well, congratulations on actually doing the site!! That's always a big first step. I couldn't offer any technical suggestions to make the site better. However, cat people are very forgiving of those issues if you have good cat content. I'm not able to view the videos right now, I'll check it out later. However, one thing is true: there's money in cats.. It's just a matter of figuring out the angle.
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    • Profile picture of the author DWolfe
      How do you plan to make money on the site ? Try offering an Optin on the front page. I would suggest a blog page be added to your site. You off up and running that is the main thing.
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  • Profile picture of the author mdc2727
    I would try and monetize a little more...videos are eye catching..I can barely see the icon that makes the photos slide right to left...overall i like the site..good luck to ya
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  • People love cats...that is for sure! Is this for fun or are you monetizing the site?
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  • Profile picture of the author Isaiah Coe
    Nice site, even though I don't know what is up with all these cat videos and memes.

    Your probably not going to make money with the top ad you have, customize your theme to get a right side bar ad or one under your slider bar. Also this could be a problem, when I scroll over to watch a video it highlights white.

    Hope this helps
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  • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
    Hey man lol sweet site for your first go.

    Just ask yourself one question:

    How can I provide more valuable information that readers will enjoy?
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    • Profile picture of the author robcop
      Originally Posted by Sarevok View Post

      Hey man lol sweet site for your first go.

      Just ask yourself one question:

      How can I provide more valuable information that readers will enjoy?
      Good tip! I kinda thought about this already, but it's hard to write articles on videos that last 2-3 minutes. Hmmm...Also I find it quite hard to write funny articles. Maybe I could collab or hire somebody that writes the articles and I provide the video's etc.
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    • Profile picture of the author kayebee
      I like the site. It's cool that you have ads on the videos that would definitely help in the revenue department. I would also suggest becoming friendly with other folks making similar videos on youtube. Leave comments, subscribe to similar channels, be more active in that community. More people will visit your channel and website. I like the cat using kids toy video.
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    • Profile picture of the author Tayman
      Nice site.

      Taking action is the best thing you can do. Congrats.
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  • Profile picture of the author MarketingManUK
    To be fair you've identified a niche that can, if marketed properly attract a big audience, particularly Japan. For anyone that's not seen it I recommend the article in last month's Wired Magazine - both UK & US edition.

    But do you know what I'm also hugely disappointed. What on earth have you created that is even remotely original or involves you doing any work?

    Why do people these days think they can throw up any site, pull in a few YouTube videos (created by someone else) and think they have an entitlement to rank, and more importantly create revenues.

    In my world ranking and revenues comes with hard work and creating your own work, and something that adds something extra.

    Just the view of a cynic!
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  • Robcop,

    I think you have a very innovative idea here. People love watching content about animals, especially if its funny.

    A few tips,

    I would create a home page where you explain what the site is about. Doesn’t have to be long but just a little bit about what people can expect.

    You seem to have two categories, videos and images. I would divide these into two different pages with two different menus leading to those pages. That way you can organize the site better and also optimize those pages for their respective keywords.

    I think its great that you have funny videos and not just random videos that may or may not be funny. Keep doing this.

    Check out this article on animal blogs. It will give you an idea of just how big the market that you are targeting it.

    Niche Blogs: Awesome Animals Edition - Mental Floss

    Great site and good luck!

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  • Profile picture of the author robcop
    Thanks a lot for the feedback guys! Going to adjust the site accordingly!
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  • Profile picture of the author raechizyl
    Nice site. who doesn't love cats?!
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  • Profile picture of the author ShutupAndEarn
    Banner next to the logo is not linked to anything. Might want to get that working so you can make some money
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  • Profile picture of the author apnavarun
    congrats for new website ......... I think you should put more text in your website
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  • Profile picture of the author hustlinsmoke
    Well I don't tend to criticize much and sure don't need to here, Simple and to the point. I say it's a winner. I just have one question, where is that feedburner box or opt in box.
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  • Profile picture of the author FelixUng
    Provide some freebies and get their names and emails. Start building a list coz that is where your income comes from.
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  • Profile picture of the author JabMonkey
    I like it!

    But you need to use more description. Not enough written content to rank for anything, long tail or otherwise.
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  • Profile picture of the author camuk
    Pinterest users would love this kind of site! Would generate a lot of clicks. Get a 'cats' board, get all the cute, funny cat photos you can and pin them. Get followers, get repins, repin others photos, become a part of the community and start pinning pics from your own site, you'll get hits in no time.
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  • Profile picture of the author garveyonweb
    Congrats. You've put a really good site together that anyone would be proud of. You must be delighted. I hope the financials from your side look as good as the site!

    I am currently doing a site in the pet niche; hope it does as well. Good luck.
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