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All advice welcome

by tj0575
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Hi all, I have built a site Learn how to Control Anxiety Naturally everything is 100% unique content, except the youtube videos on I have on the site. I have monetized it with adsense and two affiliate programs I am promoting. I am open to suggestions on how to improve my site, make it more user friendly. I just feel like something is missing or my site does not seem good enough. All thoughts and opinions are welcomed and thanks in advance. My traffic is minimal right now only about 15-30 visits per day on average, but I am still working on that.
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  • Profile picture of the author discrat
    I would highly suggest that you might put in an Optin Form on the side to start building a Subscriber's List.

    This is really crucial in my opinion. You could offer a informative E-book on dealing with Anxiety problems or a Course maybe detailing certain foods that a person could consume to assist in keeping anxiety away.

    Do not do like I did years ago and just rely on Adsense and affiliate offers on my Sites.

    HUGE mistake.

    You are NOT seeing the big picture if you think that is the way to go

    Start building the Subscribers ,asap !


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  • Profile picture of the author Gh0zt
    The site looks nice - only the big picture in the middle is pixelated and looks ugly. Other than that - it looks nice and clean.

    Also there is no title graphic or about page, or contact page, or site map.

    Contact page would be an advantage because it gives you another way to engage with the people who use your site. Site maps help with SEO and making the site look more professional and trustworthy.

    But, good start, nice job, keep working hard and best of luck.

    Peace,
    Gh0zt

    P.S - I'm in a good mood, normally my critique is much harsher and more critical (I take design to heart, I love it)... so, I'm going to check it again tomorrow with "fresh eyes" and critique the hell out of it for you.

    Edit: I also agree with what discrat said above - email captures are a must - and would work particularly well with the niche your in. Thanks for that discrat
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  • Profile picture of the author Jarrod
    Hey tj0575. Overall the site looks pretty good. I did notice the hostgator favicon. Most people that don't have an eye for IM stuff probably wouldn't catch that or care, but for someone who knows what's up it can look a bit amateurish.

    The main image is a little grainy. Like you took one that wasn't made to fit that size and stretched it out. I'd definitely fix that.

    And like discrat says, you definitely want to have a list building strategy in place. In addition to an opt-in box on the right side, I'd also have a squeeze page pop-up. (Those are annoying, but hey, they work.)

    It looks like you already have the content you need to give away to get subscribers. The content under "anxiety breathing techniques" and "guided meditation to relieve anxiety" could both be re-purposed as a freebie to get people to subscribe to your list.
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  • Profile picture of the author Pdomain
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    If you are getting click rate of ~ $0.20 from Adsense, it is better not to use Adsense, and use just one affiliate link in the content, it will convert good... but your traffics should be from search engines.

    Also, the heading main image is not too visible, change the image for better response...

    In the sidebar, you have put too many YouTube videos that doesn't look natural, keep just one video and put other medias as well.

    Your website's icon showing the logo image of HostGator, why is it? Are you willingly showing it? Anyway, it is not relevant to your site...

    Instead of writing general articles on the topic (which are often found on the net, and visitors are aware of such articles), try to use some unique titles....
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  • Profile picture of the author johnben1444
    Optin form to help trap prospect for future follow ups will be a great one.

    The site has no logo and the picture on the home page is blurred, you can have a better one.

    Adding your social media pages will be great and the pages are too many and should be put under a category.
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    • Profile picture of the author Steve B
      Definitely, the graphic has to go. The image you've used it too small to be "stretched" across the full page. Also, change the word "worry" to "anxiety" which is the word you've used in all your categories. It makes better sense.

      I would make the graphic smaller (narrower) and put your subscribe box to the right of it. I would also add a "grab you by the throat" headline that really stands out. You want to stop surfers in their tracks and get them to pay attention to what you have to offer.

      You're doing well - nice beginning - just keep testing, tracking, and tweaking your variables to find what works best.

      Good luck,

      Steve
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      • Profile picture of the author Steve B
        I should also mention, right under your sub-heading "How to Treat Anxiety" you have a blue link that says "Life Insurance Quotes."

        Why is that even on the page? It looks like you're just thrown in a random affiliate link or something. It's not relevant to anxiety is it? Keep on topic.

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  • Profile picture of the author elusian
    Create a Better Tag Line. Take Control of Your Worry is ok but does not really elicit an emotional response.

    Do these people want to take control of their worry or do they want to Get Rid of it Once and For All?

    Use words that are more emotionally charged, while still keeping within any regulations in this industry.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jeff Schuman
      Your header is blurry and it is the first thing I see. Consider how you want to brand your business going forward and start with a high quality header. That is the first impression you are giving people. Good luck!
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  • Profile picture of the author tj0575
    Thank you all VERY much for taking time and looking at my site and leaving AWESOME suggestions and advice. Gh0zt my big boy pants are on, I'm ready for the harsh critique. Thanks again everybody...Time to go do some work!! :-)
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