Recently changed up my site -- Give it a look, please?

by Mogly
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Hey guys,

I was wondering if you could give me a 10-second lookover of my site.

I've recently redesigned it, and I think it came out alright -- but I think it doesn't have that extra "magic" that you get from a professional designer.

I'm probably going to turn it over to a pro designer, but I was wondering if you could point out any glaring problems.

http://pagerankworld.com/

Thanks!

Brandon
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  • Profile picture of the author baxterblue
    The only thing I don't like is the logo but then again I come from a graphic design background.

    Good content. I wasn't going to read thru the entire site but I did so that tells you something. Good job

    Baxter
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  • Profile picture of the author Arthur Burlo
    I agree that the logo could be better and I would change the green to blue or orange. Green is a bit depressing as a color. The best thing would be to use complimentary colors (for example, blue with orange, or dark green with light red) and maybe use a Google font for the non-article bits. The arrows in the subscribe here section should be bigger. Your content is awesome. I got to reckon that even though you don't like my own content.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mogly
      Originally Posted by Arthur Burlo View Post

      I agree that the logo could be better and I would change the green to blue or orange. Green is a bit depressing as a color. The best thing would be to use complimentary colors (for example, blue with orange, or dark green with light red) and maybe use a Google font for the non-article bits. The arrows in the subscribe here section should be bigger. Your content is awesome. I got to reckon that even though you don't like my own content.
      Appreciate the help. The color part saddens me, because I've kinda used green/my shade of gray as the PageRankWorld colors, but maybe it could use an overhaul.

      My logo really does need to be updated and I would totally be willing to pay for a new one, I've spent thousands on my site already, but I'm still thinking about what I want it to be.

      Wait... you're the guy from the moneyearningsites website... right? I didn't NOT like your content, I just wanted to help you... and I really think you could make an awesome site if you focused on something you knew/were experienced in.

      Listen -- I wasn't trying to discourage you, and I really appreciate that you took action (because that's more then 99% of people), but I was just saying you would actually find way more success in another niche (in my opinion) and you could either come back to this niche or continue it but look towards success in the long-term (like years in the future), afterwards.

      I know my comment probably came off like I was being a dick -- but its just the cold hard truth.

      Feel free to shoot me a PM, email, or skype. I would totally be willing to help you out and give you some free advice.


      EDIT: Just realized I messed up the CSS. I was designing the site on a small laptop so I didn't set a max width for the content -- because its a responsive design and never got too big on my side of things.

      So I set a max-width, and it should look a lot better on larger screens now.
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  • Profile picture of the author yestyle
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    Site is simple but I think you have got good content, just designing some parts on website to get better.
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    • Profile picture of the author Mogly
      Originally Posted by yestyle View Post

      Site is simple but I think you have got good content, just designing some parts on website to get better.
      Working on it right now -- trying to implement a lot of the changes and make it more usable.

      One of the complaints I've heard often is the CTA of the opt-in form.. gonna change that up.
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  • Profile picture of the author ViralMediaBoost
    The logo is great i think it suits how the blog looks and suits the niche, the articles are excellently written and great grammar!

    Great job!
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  • Profile picture of the author coffeeguy
    Originally Posted by Mogly View Post

    Hey guys,

    I was wondering if you could give me a 10-second lookover of my site.

    I've recently redesigned it, and I think it came out alright -- but I think it doesn't have that extra "magic" that you get from a professional designer.

    I'm probably going to turn it over to a pro designer, but I was wondering if you could point out any glaring problems.

    Internet Marketing Blog | Affiliate Marketing | Page Rank World

    Thanks!

    Brandon
    It's simple, but that huge white gap in the header is not appealing. I'd say move your menu links to the white area instead of below the logo, or figure otu a way to fill that gap. Maybe add the authors pic in the blog, makes it more personal to the reader. It just feels a little empty. But that's not necessarily bad. I think you're on the right track. Just a few things to critique. Great content though!
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  • Profile picture of the author Designs1
    Hey Brandon,

    Site looks great! Few things though, center the logo.

    Check how it looks on my screen (2560 x 1440 resolution):
    http://i.imgur.com/1lnNWxf.jpg

    I would also get this redesigned to more appealing and professional.
    http://pagerankworld.com/wp-content/...ewsletter2.png

    Maybe add contact me page and form?

    Othen than that, love the look of it. Good luck with your site!
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    • Profile picture of the author Mogly
      Originally Posted by Designs1 View Post

      Hey Brandon,

      Site looks great! Few things though, center the logo.

      Check how it looks on my screen (2560 x 1440 resolution):
      http://i.imgur.com/1lnNWxf.jpg

      I would also get this redesigned to more appealing and professional.
      http://pagerankworld.com/wp-content/...ewsletter2.png

      Maybe add contact me page and form?

      Othen than that, love the look of it. Good luck with your site!
      Thanks mate.

      These are actually two things I'm working on right now. I took out the email newsletter form because... you're right, it looks bad.

      But I'm also trying to figure out the header/navbar design... I can move the logo in, but I do want some white-space there for the future, so I could ad other information/ads/subscription bar... something.
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      • Profile picture of the author samuel1785
        Hi,

        Your site looks great which contain unique and informative content related to internet marketing. Here, i would like to suggest you that instead of providing your mail id for contacting, there should a Contact Us page containing some information regarding the website owner and a contact form. At last, i would like say that your website is excellent, really appreciable work.

        Thanks.
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        • Profile picture of the author Mogly
          Originally Posted by samuel1785 View Post

          Hi,

          Your site looks great which contain unique and informative content related to internet marketing. Here, i would like to suggest you that instead of providing your mail id for contacting, there should a Contact Us page containing some information regarding the website owner and a contact form. At last, i would like say that your website is excellent, really appreciable work.

          Thanks.
          Hmm -- I thought it was more personable to give out my personal email address... I could do a contact us page, but it wouldn't really serve any purpose?
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  • Profile picture of the author tob78
    Looks good to me.
    Center Logo, boy over home or start here. I would perhaps think about putting your pic more in the focus, but it looks really good.
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  • Profile picture of the author blackli0n
    A better question to ask is what functions of the design is bringing you the most traffic success or conversion success?
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    • Profile picture of the author Mogly
      Originally Posted by blackli0n View Post

      A better question to ask is what functions of the design is bringing you the most traffic success or conversion success?
      Took these thoughts -- and completely redid the site.

      Got rid of most of the header because it wasn't helping conversions.

      Scaled down the external links and header links.

      Got rid of needless plugins and sidebar stuff.

      Linked to only the best content and money-generating pages/content.

      Would like to see what you guys think now.

      Main thing I still need to change is homepage design -- I want it to become more like smartpassiveincome's homepage and the links at the header need to look nicer.
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  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Fonda
    To be honest I was expecting a lot more lol
    I love clean designs, but this one, I feel as if it was missing something.

    Also: Please center the bottom form - looks weird aligned like that.
    If you need a helping hand - drop me a PM.
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  • Profile picture of the author coffeeguy
    Very simple, maybe too simple. Logo is lacking appeal and pop.
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  • Profile picture of the author K0210561
    First, I saw your website look simple. But, when i click in-depth, read the content, that was really good.

    The homepage is quite simple. Just my opinion.

    Good Luck!
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