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Skye K. Robinson
Professional Entreprenuer
Copywriter and Marketing Professional

http://150HomeBusinessIdeas.com
http://AtHomeTakeHome.biz
http://SkyeWriting.com

Hi there, Skye :-) I saw your "hello" post not long ago.

One basic question I have is a sort of compound one. What can you actually do in terms of your own written content? Also, your own images or other direct modification of the site?

I`m looking at the site, and I understand that it`s an affiliate system. That`s not a problem, in this context. But as I move through the site, seeing the description pages for each type of business, the question begins to take on increasing importance.

You can`t change the landing page, and that`s crucial. So is there any way at all you can get around this? What about the specific product pages? Then, what about the tabs---can you make new tabs, rename existing ones? How locked into their overall page are you, or is a template of some sort?

Hi Skye!

I would recommend you start adding content to go along with these ideas.  Many people are worried about being scammed with business opportunities so they want to know they can trust you and if you start to provide them really good information about different types of home based businesses then will see that you have their best interest in mind. 

The way it looks right now it seems that everything links to a site where I have to buy something.  Start adding really high quality content to your site and you will start gaining the trust of your visitors.

Another thing you could do is check out what people are most interested in by using crazyegg.com to track clicks.  This will give you an idea of where to start adding the content, articles, reviews, etc.

If you do provide information about the products as well in order to pre-sell on your site you might want to consider doing reviews as they aren`t perceived as advertising if you put both positive and negative points about the product.

Thanks you two!

Craig, I can change anything on the site itself.  It`s not a template. I`m not a fantastic programmer or graphic artist, but the work is all mine, and I use Dreamweaver.

Angela, I am using several different tracking programs, and I think you`re on to something as to where to start.  I`ll start with the most popular pages, then move to the ones they are exiting from.

I do agree that content is king, so I guess that is my next focus.  Content.

It`s just so overwhelming since I made it souch a big site with so many products. I`ve thought about most of the issues you both have raised, so to hear them from others is not big surprise, and it helps me to stay focused on that end. 

Thanks for the input!

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Skye K. Robinson
Professional Entreprenuer
Copywriter and Marketing Professional

http://150HomeBusinessIdeas.com
http://AtHomeTakeHome.biz
http://SkyeWriting.com

You haven`t built anyone`s trust. Your suggestions are just based on what will kick back money for you. And the site itself looks no different than the thousands of other sites similar to it out there.

I think you need to start with building trust with your audience, and then expand beyond just making money. Putting up links does not mean you will get any sales.

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Dale`s got a good point on the consolidation, but that gets me thinking. How about if you were to become a sort of "consultant," and offer YOUR thoughts and advice on these businesses?

You`d first of all put your own personality into things, and start building that trust and access that Nikole and others have said. That`s where you could build into the "what`s in it for me," by making recommendations or thoughtful commentary about each business.

At the same time, you`d become something of a central theme, pulling all the businesses togeter into maybe "Skye`s Picks," or something to that effect?

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 Hello Skye,

  I am a web designer and a search engine optimization analyst and after visiting your site, this is what I found out:

 1. Your website is an informational website but it lacks "take action" wods that turns a visitor into a customer.

2. Apart from the banner, the site looks unprofessional. Using on-page site meter makes it look cheap. Use google analytics instead which is more powerful and still free.

3. Your Page Rank is ZERO.

4. You need better Keywords and Meta tags.

5. You need some high quality backlinks that will give you more targeted traffic.

   If you need help with your web site, I will be more than happy to help you.

   Best Regards,
  
   Mr.Daniel Chege

I put my site on hold for a while. I definately have a lot of work and I thank ALL of you for your great input. I think I was trying to do too much at once.  I wanted it to be a large resource immediately, but I guess just one person can`t make that so.  I`m going to take all your great advice into consideration.

Sorry it took so long for me to reply to everything you`ve written.

 

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Skye K. Robinson
Professional Entreprenuer
Copywriter and Marketing Professional

http://150HomeBusinessIdeas.com
http://AtHomeTakeHome.biz
http://SkyeWriting.com