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Need Some Opinions Please

by Michael Tracey
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Hi

I've set up a test page with some rather large green sales buttons throughout the page with the biggest being at the bottom of the page.

My wife reckons they're tacky, especially the color, and lower the tone of the page
My justification is that they will definitely make people aware that I'm selling a book.

I'd appreciate some opinions (i know one of them will be "test" them) but I'd like some opinions from Warriors

The page is African recipes, African cooking and African Cookbooks, The African Recipes Book, Real food from Africa

Thanks

Michael
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  • Profile picture of the author TLTheLiberator
    If I was in the market for African recipes I wouldn't let the green button stop me from purchasing.

    I guess you know that you should test it against another payment button or link right?

    Hope This Helps!!

    TL
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      Michael,

      I'm never letting you shop for clothes for me...

      Your wife is right. It's horrible (IMNSHO, of course.) Maybe try the yellow from the header of the page, about 1/3 of the way over from the left. That will stand out against the white background of the text area, and still not jar anyone with more color sense than a gnubie.


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  • Profile picture of the author cashcow
    I'm with the wife too - but I think the famous Belcher Button might look good on there.

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Tracey
    Thanks Guys

    I wanted something to smack people in the eye, & to get away from the rather sedate buttons (animated gifs) I'd been using before

    Seems I've gone too far in the opposite direction.

    Paul, My wife said "That's why I always go with you when you buy clothes"

    Michael
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      Michael,
      Paul, My wife said "That's why I always go with you when you buy clothes"
      [chuckle]There's always Garanimals, Michael.

      Now, ask her what she thinks of the yellow I suggested. If she agrees with me, you have your answer.


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  • Profile picture of the author John Taylor
    Michael,

    There's a word that comes to mind.. but
    it's not something that should be typed
    out loud. ;-)

    Obviously I'm not familiar with your target
    market. However, the text on the button
    is worth experimenting with.

    I've had a lot of success with
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    I'll defer to the joint opinions of "She that must
    be obeyed" and Mr Myers on the choice of colour. ;-)


    John
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  • Profile picture of the author Spencer Olsen
    As a college student, that doesn't distract me or deter me from buying. I feel it should be different and bold from the rest of the page. You have my vote.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Michael, I actually like it, but I'm color blind so you really can't go by me.

      And yes, my wife goes shopping with me when I pick out clothes too.

      Otherwise, I'd end up looking like a zebra in heat.
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  • Profile picture of the author MR.MOE
    I'm not a pro but in my opinion I don't really like the Adsense. It kinda drives me away from the page.Everything kinda looks crunched in. I think what would make it look better is removing the things on the left column and just making the middle fit the whole page.Just my 2 cents.

    Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author Peter Bestel
    Sorry Michael, but yuk!

    Given the site's colour scheme, you know what might work here and is apparently wildly tested in a variety of niches, is the Belcher button.

    Belcher Button | Perry Belcher Top Cinverting But Button

    At least the actual button, maybe not the dotted line etc. As JT said, maybe experiment with the wording too.

    And of course you could make your own at Da Button Factory

    Peter
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Tracey
    Thanks Guys, I reckon it's back to photoshop

    Peter thanks for the links

    Michael
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  • Profile picture of the author Sheryl Polomka
    Yeah I must admit I'm with your wife on this one too.

    I also recommend the Belcher button, although I haven't been using it long enough to really see how well it converts
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Tracey
    Since I obviously don't want the page indexed I'm taking it down

    Thanks again to everyone who commented

    Michael
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris W. Sutton
    Hi Michael,

    You need to post here more often because you are missed!

    I'm not crazy about those buttons either. They seem to distract from your message.

    Why is it every time I see your picture, I want to go watch one of the earlier James Bond movies?

    Take care and I hope your health is much better.
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