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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Marc Stock on April 22, 2014, 01:14:51 pm

Title: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 22, 2014, 01:14:51 pm
Hi I decided to simplify my website over the weekend.

remove all the flouncy bouncy graphics and go for a clean, to the point look.

what do you think?

www.stockclean.co.uk
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: groundhog on April 22, 2014, 01:21:04 pm
I would have your phone number prominent on every page! Other than that, the website is good enough, as long as it is easy to find in local searches!
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 22, 2014, 01:22:13 pm
Do you get much work from the website at the moment Marc?

I can see quite a few ways to get it higher in google searches,...
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Ian101 on April 22, 2014, 01:23:50 pm
Looks simple and to the poiny to me
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 22, 2014, 01:32:16 pm
Do you get much work from the website at the moment Marc?

I can see quite a few ways to get it higher in google searches,...

I used to about 4 years ago, but since then I have neglected that side of things to be honest. ??? ::)roll :'(
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 22, 2014, 01:43:12 pm
Firstly - sign up for google adwords,... don't pay for ads, but use the "Keyword Planner" tool to see what ppl in your area are typing into Google & write up a list of keywords that suit your company.

Add geographic keywords to your list - the names of the towns/villages/areas you work in.

Use the keyword list to maximise your google exposure by putting relevant keywords in the page text, page titles, H tags, meta description tags, file names, image ALT tags etc etc etc - put the keywords everywhere. Never use the same tags or titles on more than one page, variety is essential. Never use the same keyword more than once every 150 words or you might get penalised for keyword stuffing.

Signup for google webmaster tools, verify your site & submit a sitemap,...

This will get you seen by Google,.. but that is only half the challenge.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 22, 2014, 01:47:42 pm
Next you need to make the site appeal to the user.

Over half of all internet browsing is now done via mobile devices, so it is ESSENTIAL that you use a responsive layout otherwise you can loose up to half your potential clients. Responsive templates are available free for wordpress - but to be honest the free ones are rubbish, its worth paying the £45 for a pro one from www.templatemonster.com or www.themeforest.org

You need to have your contact numbers on every page, and adding a list of the areas you cover is usually a good idea too.

Using photos that show YOU, you cleaning windows, you standing next to your signwritten van, you cleaning gutters etc etc can double the amount of calls you get when compared with websites that only show photos of shiny windows or that use generic stock photos.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 22, 2014, 01:54:32 pm
I'd also concentrate more on your services, less on the distractions,... currently you have a 6 page website and only 2 pages are about your services!!

The "Terms & Conditions" page is off putting - I wouldn't call you! I know you need T&C's,.. but I'd only introduce these after meeting, giving a price etc,.. doing it in person will mean you loose a lot less customers than putting it on the website.

I'd put that page on a small link in the page footer with a privacy policy (Good for Google ranking) and a cookie policy (EU law now requires one!) - and I'd replace it with a conservatory cleaning page maybe,...

Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: CleanClear on April 22, 2014, 10:35:01 pm
Cheers Nat, i'm bookmarking this for the advice and will re visit it on a rainy day !!  ;D
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: SeanK on April 22, 2014, 11:15:01 pm
I would have put experience and expertise instead of superior knowledge on your
home page.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 22, 2014, 11:36:26 pm
Some good sugestions here. thanks guys 8)
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 22, 2014, 11:47:18 pm
How much would you charge me nathanel to make me a pukka website, simple like mine almost identical in layout but super modern and well upto date with all this techno burb?

Its clear to me you know what your doing.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: PoleKing on April 23, 2014, 07:20:12 am
How much would you charge me nathanel to make me a pukka website, simple like mine almost identical in layout but super modern and well upto date with all this techno burb?

Its clear to me you know what your doing.

Nat's done loads of sites for lads on here bud. (Including mine)
He knows his stuff! Nice guy too.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: lal on April 23, 2014, 07:29:10 am
How much would you charge me nathanel to make me a pukka website, simple like mine almost identical in layout but super modern and well upto date with all this techno burb?

Its clear to me you know what your doing.

Nat's done loads of sites for lads on here bud. (Including mine)
He knows his stuff! Nice guy too.
+1
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: SB Cleaning on April 23, 2014, 09:05:51 am
Mike at studio arts does good websites and will get you to the top of google :)
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 23, 2014, 09:31:02 am
How much would you charge me nathanel to make me a pukka website, simple like mine almost identical in layout but super modern and well upto date with all this techno burb?

Its clear to me you know what your doing.

A standard 6 - 7 page site would set you back £400,... I'd hope it'd earn that back for you very quickly though.  ;)
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: G.W.C on April 23, 2014, 05:29:12 pm
Nats half way through doing mine and i would already highly recommend.not only does he know his stuff,hes on the ball too.always replys to emails very regardless  of the day or time
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 23, 2014, 05:45:45 pm
Nats half way through doing mine and i would already highly recommend.not only does he know his stuff,hes on the ball too.always replys to emails very regardless  of the day or time

Shouldn't you be off taking photos for the new site????  :P :P ;D ;D
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 23, 2014, 07:46:54 pm
How much would you charge me nathanel to make me a pukka website, simple like mine almost identical in layout but super modern and well upto date with all this techno burb?

Its clear to me you know what your doing.

A standard 6 - 7 page site would set you back £400,... I'd hope it'd earn that back for you very quickly though.  ;)

Can you lob in any content management with that? or do I have to ask you to make changes
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 23, 2014, 08:35:10 pm
Yep - I build with Wordpress these days, so you can easily make changes yourself. ;)

How much would you charge me nathanel to make me a pukka website, simple like mine almost identical in layout but super modern and well upto date with all this techno burb?

Its clear to me you know what your doing.

A standard 6 - 7 page site would set you back £400,... I'd hope it'd earn that back for you very quickly though.  ;)

Can you lob in any content management with that? or do I have to ask you to make changes
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: G.W.C on April 24, 2014, 06:44:18 am
Nats half way through doing mine and i would already highly recommend.not only does he know his stuff,hes on the ball too.always replys to emails very regardless  of the day or time

Shouldn't you be off taking photos for the new site????  :P :P ;D ;D
Haha im onto it mate,Il be in touch tonight or tomorrow.day off tomorrow so Il bash on with the stuff you asked for
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Window Lickers on April 24, 2014, 08:16:08 am
Mark on the iPad the site doesn't appear centralised.

(http://res.cloudinary.com/dbe1coaue/image/upload/v1398323722/image_ttvkqp.jpg)
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: PoleKing on April 24, 2014, 05:32:21 pm
Mark on the iPad the site doesn't appear centralised.

(http://res.cloudinary.com/dbe1coaue/image/upload/v1398323722/image_ttvkqp.jpg)

Lol @ your bookmarks Matt.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Window Lickers on April 24, 2014, 06:27:28 pm
lol
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Window Lickers on April 24, 2014, 06:28:24 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b16ezZ1t8c


Dont click if you dont like the 'C' word.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 25, 2014, 09:30:34 am
The opera mini browser on iPhones & iPad mini's is a nightmare - it renders the screen completely differently to EVERY other browser! There are ways around it though,...  8)
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 25, 2014, 10:01:42 am
I think I'm going to get you to do me a site nat.

My number is 07905 421155

Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 25, 2014, 10:35:49 am
When's a good time to give you a buzz Marc?
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 25, 2014, 11:39:40 am
if you can give me a call in March. basicly I want the same layout, pictures and style, but ready for phones & tablets, and also just a bit more modern. The software I use for this site is 8 years out of date and I don't have the time to buy new software and spend more time re-doing the site.
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Nathanael Jones on April 25, 2014, 11:49:27 am
You've got mail Marc. :)
Title: Re: Website Back to Basics
Post by: Marc Stock on April 25, 2014, 11:54:42 am
You got a reply nat!