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13 years ago

Video of me using your site: Screenr - Adoos: beards

1. Amazon links did not load, very possibly because my IP is coming from Hong Kong

2. Strongly consider opening external links (at least non-affiliate links) in a new tab rather than the current window, as that would have been my normal exit.

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by awddude

Video of me using your site: Screenr - Adoos: beards

1. Amazon links did not load, very possibly because my IP is coming from Hong Kong

2. Strongly consider opening external links (at least non-affiliate links) in a new tab rather than the current window, as that would have been my normal exit.

1.) All the Amazon links work for me. Did anyone else experience a similar problem?

2.) I'm using the custom menu widgets for the sidebar, which doesn't have a new tab option. Do you know of another way?

Thanks for your review!

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awddude

13 years ago

There is probably a very easy way to set all your links to 'new tab' when you look at the code. There are a lot of people that will do fixes like these for a quick $10 or so.

The site is really nice by the way ^^

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by awddude

There is probably a very easy way to set all your links to 'new tab' when you look at the code. There are a lot of people that will do fixes like these for a quick $10 or so.

I just messaged my programmer. Hopefully he'll know of a quick fix.

The site is really nice by the way ^^

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tkhowse

13 years ago

My thoughts:

Your website does look professional. It loads very quickly in my browser.

The main problem that I see is that it doesn't really sell. Meaning....I don't really understand, within 5 seconds, of visiting the website what your website does or why I should buy from you.

On the Internet, you need to have an irresistible offer on your homepage that motivates / compels your customers to take action.

Also, I would strongly recommend that you develop a tagline / strapline that tells visitors what exactly your company does and why people should buy from you.

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Ron Killian

13 years ago

I agree, it is a nice looking site, but it's not clear what it is, or why it's there.

Unless your building it just to have a hobby?

I have a beard, but never searched about different styles or taking care of it. Maybe I'm just not that into my beard?

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by tkhowse

Your website does look professional. It loads very quickly in my browser.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Ron Killian

I agree, it is a nice looking site

Thank you too.

Originally Posted by tkhowse

The main problem that I see is that it doesn't really sell.

Originally Posted by Ron Killian

it's not clear what it is, or why it's there.

It's an authority content site monetized through the Amazon Affiliate Program. My primary objective is to drive massive amounts of organic traffic and push them through specific links.

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Ron Killian

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Shane Bellone

Thank you.

It's an authority content site monetized through the Amazon Affiliate Program. My primary objective is to drive massive amounts of organic traffic and push them through specific links.

See, I never would have thought it would be that big of a market. Surprising what is viable on the net.

I need to get out more.

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Shenpen

13 years ago

Nice site! I shave with my axe, but I will drop by next time I im shopping for books

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WebdevelopmentGroup

13 years ago

Not bad - I would give the BG some patterns. overall not bad.

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TheContentAuthority

13 years ago

Shane,

You have a good start here. I agree with the other members that you need to have a site description or at least a tagline that tells people what the site is for and why they should be there.

I would try getting rid of the space above the main wrapper and bring more of the content above the fold. Try making the main banner image a little shorter.

Hope that helps,

Shawn

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

I appreciate all the comments. I'll start developing a tagline immediately.

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jay walters

13 years ago

I like your beard site. It looks direct, awesome and neat.

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goodcoder

13 years ago

Nice and clean but what is it about?

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by goodcoder

Nice and clean but what is it about?

It's about beard styles...

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

Anyone else want to share your thoughts?

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bd24x7

13 years ago

Your site looks nice, but sorry it's not clear what it is, or why it's there.

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ReferralCandy

13 years ago

Hi Shane Bellone,

The design of your site is good, very minimalistic and easy on the eyes, good job! The links are also all working for me.

As the rest have mentioned, a tagline of a simple sentence or two describing your site will dispel all confusion in knowing what the site is all about!

Just curious though: will you be adding more beard styles? Haha otherwise a pretty sweet-looking site!

Keep it up!

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A P Geofrey

13 years ago

Website didn't load at all for me. What is wrong? Has it already been banned in good old China

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Shane Bellone 13 years ago

Originally Posted by ReferralCandy

Hi Shane Bellone,
Just curious though: will you be adding more beard styles? Haha otherwise a pretty sweet-looking site!

Thanks for the input and I will definitely be adding more styles shortly!

Originally Posted by A P Geofrey

Website didn't load at all for me. What is wrong? Has it already been banned in good old China

That's strange. Anyone else in China experiencing the same problem?
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- Dot7 13 years ago
  
  Same here, The site is good, load quickly. I spent some time trying to figure out what your site is about. Not clear what it is. Also, please consider adding colors to your site to make it more attractive. Overall great job
  
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mmchael

13 years ago

Get more content on the frontpage. Quote other blogs posts talking about your subject. Place a twitter feed to pull beard, goatee, mustache related tweets. Have a video section of videos about beards etc

Definitley more content - rolling content on your frontpage.

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AlbertBarkley

13 years ago

Is it a kind of Salon or something else?

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EmmaHuston

13 years ago

Hi Shane Bellone,

I visited your website today, your website is completely informative. I really enjoyed a lot while reading your informative landing pages content. Your content quality is very good but I would like to suggest you to use some vibrant colors in your website that makes it eye-catching and Get more content on the front page.

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Dot7

Same here, The site is good, load quickly. I spent some time trying to figure out what your site is about. Not clear what it is. Also, please consider adding colors to your site to make it more attractive. Overall great job

I'll definitely consider adding more colors. I appreciate the input!

Originally Posted by mmchael

Get more content on the frontpage. Quote other blogs posts talking about your subject. Place a twitter feed to pull beard, goatee, mustache related tweets. Have a video section of videos about beards etc

Definitley more content - rolling content on your frontpage.

I originally had "rolling content" on the frontpage but it actually decreased user interaction.

My next step is to add a social to the site. I'll definitely consider adding a twitter feed and video section. Thanks for the tip!

Originally Posted by AlbertBarkley

Is it a kind of Salon or something else?

No. It's just a website about beard styles.

Originally Posted by EmmaHuston

Hi Shane Bellone,

I visited your website today, your website is completely informative. I really enjoyed a lot while reading your informative landing pages content. Your content quality is very good but I would like to suggest you to use some vibrant colors in your website that makes it eye-catching and Get more content on the front page.

All the best!

Thanks! I appreciate the positive feedback. What colors would you add and where would you place them? I appreciate the comment.

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webdesigner2979

13 years ago

Wow! I really like your site. Your concept is unique but need to be developed further.

I am a trainer by profession & this can really come handy in some of my grooming sessions.

Cheers!

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Shane Bellone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by webdesigner2979

Wow! I really like your site. Your concept is unique but need to be developed further.

I am a trainer by profession & this can really come handy in some of my grooming sessions.

Cheers!

Thanks! I appreciate the comment. I'm definitely going to continue development. I'm currently working on optimizing what I already have in place.

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