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TonerDesign

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Sep 16, 2006 1:56 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Without doubt all the links at the bottom are for search engine purposes, BUT... this kind of SEO can also get you banned for spamming search engines. Some SEO people will use it (most will not), but it`s far better and a lot more long-lasting to get natural results based on good content. If you need these links, it`s better to present it as a site map, with the various items categorized, which a user can also easily use to find what they need, as well as it helping search engines to find all your pages.

As someone also mentioned, make sure your logo at the top goes back to the home page--this is pretty standard web design practice, and a lot of folks get annoyed when it doesn`t work. It`s pretty small stuff overall, but can affect your users` experience negatively and for as little effort as it takes to change, it`s worth doing. Probably just an oversight on the part of the designer, but make sure it gets taken care of.

Otherwise it works, although it`s a little busy for my eyes.. but it definitely grabs attention, and the colors used are nicely "juvenile", just right for what you intend. I also could use a larger font, though there`s a little trick that will work for most sites on Windows--if you have a wheeled mouse, click on the page, then hold the Control button down and turn the mouse at the same time--it will make the fonts larger or smaller depending on which way you turn the wheel, and could help those where the font on the sites is so small. Remember that grandparents may also use your site, you definitely want to make sure fonts are large enough.

Aside: I still have a towel and some leftover fabric from back in the 60`s that has similar patterns and colors... when did those come back? :-)

CraigL

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Sep 16, 2006 9:36 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Firefox does the same increase/decrease of font size with Ctrl-+ or Ctrl-(minus). It`s a bit annoying though, to have to customize the browser for only one site. As you said, minor stuff...

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dadministrator

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Sep 18, 2006 1:29 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Do you find gift boxes sell better/slower/differently than gift baskets? Why did you decide on the boxes?

daisyzoo

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Sep 25, 2006 9:22 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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HI All

I`ve just got back from a week in the sun to find all your feedback. Thanks for taking the time to look and give your comments. I`ll be taking all your comments on bourd especially for my cluttered homepage and I`ll have a look at the font size......

It`s great to get feedback on my site, I get confused about all the advice from SEO `s and appreciate the view of folk that aren`t trying to squeeze money out of me.

Thanks again

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www.daisyzoo.com - Baby gifts and baby gift boxes delivered anywhere in the UK

lainhk

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Dec 05, 2006 8:34 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Hi Daisy zoo - I really like your website, very impressive. May I ask a startup question.

1) Do you believe that its important to spend money on your website?

2) Do you produce your own stock, or get it from a supplier, if so, what tactics did you do to build supplier relationship.

Im doing online gift wedding registry, and finding it difficult to approach vendors to list on my site - problem is Im not too familiar with establishing pricing, etc.. should I buy wholesale and sell retail... or ask for referal fee?

Any advice small or big would be appreciated.

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