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Jan 10, 2008 10:50 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello - I am new to SUN.  I have recently jumped into the web world for my business.  I am not a computer guru to say the least.  I have taken the easy way out and designed my website using Yahoo Small Business.  I am wondering if this is a good idea or not?  I am looking to drive some business my way.  Does this website look like it can do that?  I am curious to know whether someone computer savvy will be laughing at this site or not?  I`m hoping not.  I do not have the money at the moment to hire a web designer.  I guess I am looking to find out if this site can draw some business, looks and sounds professional, and should I stay with Yahoo Small Business or switch to something else?
 
Thanks for the input.  I am trying to toughen my skin up as I type this.  My Blog is extremely basic.  Email is Colleen@cmjoffice.com and the website is http://www.cmjoffice.com.
 


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Colleen M. Johnson, CMJ Office
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Jan 11, 2008 11:00 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hey Colleen - welcome from a fellow VA and VACOC member.

You have to start somewhere.  When I opened my biz, I was using a Verizon template for my website.  I`m sure someone here can help you with your specific questions about Yahoo!.

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Jan 11, 2008 11:36 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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First, being a computer guru has nothing to do with creating an effective website; that is based on usability, features and content.

Yahoo`s program doesn`t create SEO friendly pages, or come close to having validated code. Reworked sites originally built in Yahoo can reduce file sizes and be much more effective for SEO.

I definitely think you can do some rewriting so that it is a little more personable. Not just "This is what we do....", but "This is what we can do for YOU".


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CMJOffice

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Jan 11, 2008 4:44 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hey Karen,
 
Thanks.  I appreciate the feedback regarding the website.  I`ve just been worried about not using DreamWeaver or FrontPage to design it from the start.
 
Colleen


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Colleen M. Johnson, CMJ Office
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http://www.cmjoffice.com/blog
CMJOffice

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Jan 11, 2008 4:48 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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M Hall - Thank you so much for this information regarding Yahoo Small Business.  I was not aware of the SEO unfriendly pages.  Also, thank you regarding the tips for rewriting the copy.  I appreciate it and will begin to rework it.  This is definitely what I need to hear.  I needed another set of eyes to view this site.  Have a great weekend.
 
Colleen


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Colleen M. Johnson, CMJ Office
http://www.cmjoffice.com
http://www.cmjoffice.com/blog
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Jan 11, 2008 7:17 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Actually, I meant the Yahoo Sitebuilder program; not sure that is the same as Yahoo Small Business.

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Jan 11, 2008 8:24 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Also, try to keep the size and type of fonts more consistant through out a page and the web site.
~Roland


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