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Old 04-28-2009
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I would love some feedback on my website. http://www.crystalclearbs.com
As this is created from a template, options are limited.
What could I do to increase traffic? Should you include pricing on your site?
Does this increase or decrease interest?
Any feedback would be appreciated.

Crystal
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Old 04-28-2009
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Hi Crystal,
I just love the name of your business, and your tagline is a natural. Good job!

Your site looks good, navigation is clear, colors are nice and not distracting, text is easy to read, and the writing style is clear and readable.

I did expect to be able to click on the list of services to the right on your homepage, probably because they look like links to me. See if anyone else thinks the same thing, because it might just be a personal thing. If others think it's a problem, maybe you could just add a header row below the graphic that says something like "Offering" or "Services Offered."

Getting traffic is a whole other matter. For that check out the threads in Marketing and Networking. I know there has also been some discussion about the pros and cons of listing rates on your site. My opinion from a consumer standpoint is that I want to see your rates. Then I know if I am wasting my time and yours by inquiring further. Others have differing opinions. I say go with your instinct. It's your site and your business, and you know it best.

The only only other thing that struck me is your domain name, and I debated about mentioning it, because there is nothing you can do about it now. I decided though, that maybe other people would benefit. The thing is, when I read your domain name, I read it as Crystal Clear BS, and that's probably not exactly the message you are trying to send.

I hope this doesn't come off as picking on you. I'm only pointing it out because it's something people don't think about when choosing a domain name, and there are some truly disastrous domain names out there (www.whorepresents.com comes to mind), so it pays to be careful.
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I found your website clean and clear, but I wanted to click on the services list too.

I don't know what to say about your domain name, but it wouldn't take much to change is slightly so that it didn't have a negative connotation. Unless that is the message you want to send, as Cindy says above. Personally, I'd change it...
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Hi Crystal
Nice start!

I will say that I half expected the list of services on your home page to link somewhere. Not sure if it makes sense to do that, and link up to your services page, or if you want to dedicate a page to each type of service... but just something that struck me as odd when I first clicked on.

Check your fonts from page to page - consistency is important. Have one basic font and then use the same headings on every page, bold only certain text, use italics sparingly, make sure colors are consistent throughout.

I like the idea behind your Social Media page but think the information could be structured/presented in a more readable way - maybe move the logos for the social media sites to the right or left and then move your content up on the page a bit - I'd also switch out or maybe mix in some of your marketing message here. When I first hit that page I thought it might just be a little informational page on Social Media, only when I scrolled down did it become apparent that you offer services in this area. Remember, people will likely NOT take the time to click into your site, much less scroll down pages to learn more so you want to use all of that space above the fold to get the message out in a big way and get their attention.

Keep us posted on the progress of your site; and I'm curious to know what you think about the feedback on your domain name? I can't say I would have noticed it without the other VAs mention of it, but now that it's been mentioned I have to agree.

I saw a domain the other day where the VA had shortened 'assistant' to just the first three letters - it really made me laugh, but is a good example of how these kinds of things can translate poorly 'on paper'.
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Old 05-08-2009
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Thanks for the feedback.
Would you choose CrystalClearBizSolutions or CrystalClearBusinessSolutions as a domain name. (So many ssssss?)
Any other suggestions?
Would love the feedback again.
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Crystal
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Hi Crystal,

I too like your website. I would choose CrystalClearBusinessSolutions as the domain name. It looks and sounds more professional.

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