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Old 07-09-2008
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Hi Everyone,

I think I've finally got it to a point where I can move on to the next project. Please give me your honest feedback, my skin is tough so don't be shy.

www.sparkleofficeservices.com

Thanks for your help.
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Old 07-09-2008
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Hi Monique
Wow - at first glance I don't see anything that jumps out at me as negative. I love the colors, the graphics are wonderful, the energy of the site is great and I really truly like the way you've organized your infomation.

I am going to give you a hard time about SEO, which you've not done yet But that's easy to fix.

The one thing I will say is I might suggest reorganizing your home page - there is a big chunk of white space that puts some of your really key info below the fold - if you could format the page a bit differently to share perhaps two columns then you'd get both the generic 'what is a VA' paragraph and image AND your very cool radio show info (an important distinction to be sure) up at the TOP where people can see it right away.

I would also consider adding your client login to it's own page (as well as the front page) - many times a potential client will see this and be impressed by the fact that you even have such a system in place - flaunt it!
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Tess, thank you. These are great suggestions and I will make those improvements. As for SEO your right I have not done anything as of yet, so I guess that's next.

Thanks again,

Monique
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Hi Monique,
Overall, I think it looks great. I didn't have time to read through everything but I did notice this one sentence on your AVA page that seemed to be missing some text.

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I will assist with the Additionally, I develop, modify and implement training programs designed to assist in the understanding of pedagogical principles of technology-mediated learning.
I love your pictures/graphics too. They give a great feeling to your site.

I notice that your newsletter sign up is on the Virtually Speaking page, which is great. But I would consider moving it to the home page as well towards the top.

Great job!
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Oh, and I just notice the links on your Virtually Speaking page don't work. They seem to have http listed twice in your link text.
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It looks great! I like the colors and graphics too.

I just have two more suggestions...

On your main page, you have:

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Sparkle is a virtual assistance company that provides professional office services to small businesses, professionals and Attorney's.
I would use a lower case 'a' for "attorney". And you have an apostrophe before the 's', making it possessive.

Also, on your services page, I LOVE that graphic of the bulletin board. But it has your Gmail address on it. Did you have a business email address you planned to use?

Congrats on your radio show! And your "About Us" page is great! Very professional.
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Hi Monique,

I love your site. I can't really add anything to what the others have said.

Best of luck with your Blogtalk show. I'll be listening!
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Wow, looks great, I can't actually find anything to add.
Good job,
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Hi Monique,

Way to go on your website! I like that your niches are so well defined. But, you do have to quickly complete your VBA page.

You've already received great input and I agree with Tess about reorganizing your homepage. What about reducing the size of your RFP form and image by half and maybe put them in a soft looking box? Also try and add more content about what you can do for potential clients, what you have of value to offer them.

I noticed that you talked about yourself in the 1st and 3rd person in your About Us page, you have to make it consistent.

Way to go on your forthcoming Blog Talk Radio show!

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Monique,

I really like the template, it's very professional and clean-looking.

Throughout your site, you have "virtual assistant" as small caps; I believe it should be Virtual Assistant

I agree with Agnes in keeping talking about the 1st and 3rd person and keeping it consistent.

I have noticed you using two or three different styles of font, especially on the services page. I recommend that you use one consistent font throughout the site.

I really like all images used, especially your memo!

Apart from the above, very well done!
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