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I posted here before with my website and received some great comments.  Several people suggested changing the layout, and Craig suggested that I look into hiring someone.  I did, and he said that he`s provide essentially a sample page for my review.  If I liked it, I could hire him for the job.  If not, nothing would be owed.  He sent me the sample page last night.  (None of the links in the page work, as it`s just a sample.)  I would really appreciate comments.  My general impression is that it`s better than my page.  I`m not crazy about the color scheme, and I don`t like that it takes so long to load the header, when that`s where my logo is.  Please provide your reviews!

 

Old Website: www.shapeacakeclay.com

New Website Sample: www.web-face-lift.com

 

Thanks!

 

Kate

I like the pink,.... sorry,it`s my favorite color.  It draws my eyes, right there. Your cakes will  appeal to Moms and kids, don`t you think?... more than Men?  The bright pink looks girly, but still bold.

 

I`m sure cooks, and  chefs, male or female, will probably love your cakes  too. :) So, I don`t know, but I thought the pink looked nice.  Your new site, is much more colorful than your last.  Maybe that`s why it`s difficult for you,.. to like such a change in color scheme.  I`m sure you will work it out with your web designer.  Show us again!!   

 

Janie

An improvement from the original site.

 

As noted above, the file size of the header image is way too large over 500kb. The three photos are also too large (over 120Kb each).

 

The XHTML and CSS validation links at the bottom of the page are of no value (the site does not validate nor is that an important factor for people looking for your product).

 

The phrase "shape a cake" is used 17 times on the page. Since it is also part of your domain name and in H1 H2 tags, and in the title, it really is overkill for search engine optimization.

 

The title tag is too long and the h1 and h2 tags use exteraneous words.

 

When considering what keywords/phrases to target, think about what words people would use to find your product. Would they search on "shape a cake" or "cake shapes" or "cake shaper"?

 

Sound: While playing a sound/music may be interesting, it is more user friendly to enable the viewer to turn on and off the sound.

 

~Roland

I never heard the sound because I don`t have my speakers on, at my home computer. ( I have to have, some peace). I don`t  like unexpected sound, taliking, music etc. coming from a website. I just thought there was a definite improvement from the first site! I think it`s a great idea too. Others here, on previous posts, have some good ideas, and suggestions for your site. Good luck with your business!

 

Janie