richywilts

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unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« on: September 05, 2012, 11:08:14 pm »
please give critism of this website im really unhappy think it looks dated

please give opinions good and bad

i was wanting a nice corporate looking commercial type website as ive got plenty of domestic work this is just a prototype

http://www.electrician123.co.uk/      if this link works not too sure if it will
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2012, 11:27:39 pm »
Looks good richy.... Proffesional but not over the top saying im expensive. Am looking on my phone and its showing as a mobile version which is great.

Personally if it was mine i would be happy with it. Remember its not about you ans what you want. At the end of the day its about what works
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

Garyj

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2012, 11:31:34 pm »
Couple of things at first look that are serious omissions......

It doesn't tell me where you are, doesn't tell me what to do and no phone number 'above the fold'.


richywilts

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2012, 11:34:22 pm »
cheers guys its ok but it not what ive briefed them how id like it to look

gary ive picked up on the contact numbers etc this site hasnt been written yet its just text off my old site at min
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

zimzam

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2012, 07:28:10 am »
Shouldn't it read "fully accredited" not Accreditated ???

Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2012, 07:57:29 am »
i liked your old website, however this is a good tool as well, the comments above are correct i think i woudl expect to pay around 300 for something simmilar

Erithwc

Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2012, 08:11:50 am »
its not bad for a first attempt now you need to work with them ti fine tune it  ;)

The problem with web designers they show off these great sites while offering cheaper sites but for get to tell you the site that you are looking at cost £1200 up wards  ;D

Paul

bobplum

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2012, 08:18:57 am »
looks good..............i still think your a cowboy ;D ;D ;D ;D mate :)

david washbrook

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2012, 07:57:39 pm »
Looks good Richie who did it for you and how much are they charging you

rg1

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2012, 08:57:25 pm »
A quick glance through the pages and I found a couple of spelling mistakes. I would suggest a proof read, as there are possibly more ;)
The pen is mightier than the sword (and a lot easier to write with!)

g.brookes

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2012, 09:09:31 pm »
pcictures of you working look a lot better than those ones on the site- they are obviously not you

richywilts

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2012, 10:28:22 pm »
this was just an initial prototype the manager of the firm came today and agreed to re start it from scratch as it didnt meet my original ideas of how i wanted it too look

they said they were building a bespoke one and he agreed it was a template
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

H20cleaning

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #12 on: September 07, 2012, 03:18:35 pm »
just out of interest how much work do use gain with a website, as thats one of my plans for the new year but alot of people been telling me it wouldnt generate much work, but with something like yours i imagine if you get on the google rankings your phone will be red hot!!

richywilts

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #13 on: September 07, 2012, 05:30:21 pm »
to be fair my last one paid for itself in no time it didnt bring in loads of work but prob 8-10 enquiries a month which wasnt bad for a website that hadnt been optimised even tho i was always pretty high up on any searches for my areas tho

what i found with mine tho i got a lot of enquiries from an area 15 miles away which was too far for domestic work
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Erithwc

Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2012, 03:31:00 pm »
Its a wordpress site mate this is the template they used http://themes.goodlayers.com/?theme=greenearth

Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2012, 10:32:44 pm »
I know an excellent web designer. Hosts on own server too.

Can buy you a domain for just £5.99!

I own a great domain and formed a dormant ltd company for a measly £5   

He's my guru.

Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #16 on: September 08, 2012, 10:35:11 pm »
And never ever buy a domain through a second source (middle man'. Buy your web address direct. You are in control from the start.

Jacqueline Kerr

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2012, 12:11:24 am »
Hi Andy, what was the reason for buying a dormant company. And secondly, how much did your webdesigner charge you for the site and to host it?

Thanks for any info :)

Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2012, 12:38:00 am »
The dormant company is just temporary, it's not a fiddle or anything like that. . I am currently developing a rebranding to the new companies identity. Once the website is active and the company becomes active. Up until then I am keeping good records of accounts thanks to George.

My new company is called Kent Windiw Cleaners Ltd.

Cliff perkins

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Re: unhappy at webdesigners first attempt
« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2012, 09:04:33 am »
I like it lots
How much was it ?
Www.1stglasswindowcleaning.co.uk