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My website www.elitebusinessonline.com has been up for a while but I did change the about us page to be a little more personal since I was told potential clients would prefer that instead of something more general. I am going to add a testimonials page when I get some testimonials! lol! But I'd like to get your feedback on what I've got so far. Thank you so much in advance!
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After a quick look at your site, I noticed that you have the Go Daddy logo at the bottom of each page. I recommend that you hide their logo, and you can do so by checking a box within the settings. I just can't remember where the check box is located.

You want your website to look as professional.
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Old 06-02-2008
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Very nice site. Just a couple things. And I am not one to talk because I am so new but I was wondering if you plan to have your rates on any of the pages?

Also I agree with hiding the GO Daddy.

Also wanted to say hello to a fellow shelancer.
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I think it looks great. Easy to navigate, nice colors, clean, relaxing. I just have a couple thoughts.

1 - on the first page your list of 3 reasons doesn't really stand out. I would either make them an ordered list which would indent the text on the 2nd/3rd lines or I would put a line between each to separate them a bit more. I'd also bold the save space, money, time statements to make them stand out. I would also bold the "why hire a VA" heading and perhaps make it a size larger to stand out.

2 - I would put your contact info under your nav menu on the left so that it's on each page. Then I'd move the "don't wait call us" under the center column.

3 - Increase the font size on your landing page so it's the same size as the rest of the website.

4 - the picture on your about page is weird. It's of a man and a woman yet in the text you talk about two women and no men. Is that an actual picture of you? If not I wouldn't use it because people will assume that's you. If it is you I'd try to get one with either your partner or just you alone instead of some guy you don't talk about.

5 - on the about page on the bottom your phone number is wrapping at the area code on my screen so you might want to put in a hard return to keep it all together. You might consider putting in some sort of a divider under your personal profiles to separate those from your affiliations. And I'd label that area because right now I really have no idea what all of that is. You may also consider having text links because I don't allow scripts (and lots of people don't) so I can't see anything besides blank boxes. I would also put the "we are in rochester" info above the affiliations because as it is now you're telling them info about you, then linking them to other places, then telling them more info about you. Your info is more important so should be higher on the page.

6 - on the services page I wouldn't center everything. Perhaps center the info on the page but left justify everything and use bullet points. I find centered text harder to read and it reminds me a bit of old school pages.

7 - on your contact page, is all of that info required to submit the form? if not, I'd put an * next to what's required because personally I wouldn't fill out anything that asked me for my complete mailing address. You may also want to have them choose which contact method they prefer (email or phone) and what time is good (including time zone).

8 - definitely get rid of the godaddy!

Hope that helps. If it doesn't make sense, just let me know. I also didn't read for content, just so you know.
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I really love the colors and overall feel. You have a very nice site.

I really like your, "About Us" page. It sounds very professional! I should probably change mine too. Mine is more personal about who I am rather than my professional experience. It is geared more to attracting client's that value my work, as well as who I am! Perhaps I shouldn't be so sensitive. LOL
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Originally Posted by Jorren Co. View Post
After a quick look at your site, I noticed that you have the Go Daddy logo at the bottom of each page. I recommend that you hide their logo, and you can do so by checking a box within the settings. I just can't remember where the check box is located.

You want your website to look as professional.
Thanks! I didn't know I can do that! I'll play around with it tonight.
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Very nice site. Just a couple things. And I am not one to talk because I am so new but I was wondering if you plan to have your rates on any of the pages?

Also I agree with hiding the GO Daddy.

Also wanted to say hello to a fellow shelancer.
Hello to you too Tricia! I haven't put the rates because I'm really not sure yet what I'm going to charge. I was thinking of putting the calculator from the forums on the page instead?
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Thanks for the compliment Dawn!
Amanda-I'm going to print out this post and get to work! What's nice about these forums is that people point out the obvious that just wasn't as obvious to you previously. But now I see exactly what you guys are talking about!

Thanks everyone for the great imput!
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Just wanted to say what a great-looking site - very fresh & clean.

The others have already given you the pointers to things that need to be changed, so I'm outta here!!
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Very nice background, I like it!

I certainly agree in removing Go Daddy's logo. I'm sure there's a way you can remove it. If you need help in doing so, I'm sure you can contact them and ask.

Overall, its real nice!
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Hello!

I am going to have my two cents on this.

1. I totally agree with everyone's mentions on the Go Daddy logo.
2. In your "Why Hire a VA" section on the home page, you should make your main reasons bold so they stand out.
3. on your about us page, it is very well written, but I would state "Her previous role was..." instead of "currently, she is working in..." as if you state the latter, it looks more like a resume than a business profile. We don't really want Clients to know we have other JOBs!
4. I agree with Amanda on the picture on the about me page. It doesn't fit in with the business. If you REALLY want a picture of you on your website then go ahead and do it (you can just use any old digital camera/cell phone with camera).
5. I also agree with Amanda about the services page - go back to her post as she has stated everything!

other than that, a really well thought-out site! I look forward to seeing the finished product!
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