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adl

WEBSITE OPINION
« on: January 16, 2005, 08:51:30 pm »
www.adlcleaningservices.com

Opinions please,

regards Dave ADL

Mike Halliday

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2005, 09:00:20 pm »
 the home page has too much small writing, on the domestic page I'd move the writing over to the left and make the pictures bigger, showing containers of chemspecs stainshield meens nothing to a customers and does'nt show the benifit  of stainshield

but i still like it ;)
Mike
Mike Halliday.  www.henryhalliday.co.uk

Shaun_Ashmore

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #2 on: January 16, 2005, 09:39:21 pm »
Yeah the pics aren't big enough to focus on, also where you are advertising upholstery cleaning there is a picture of a carpet and where you advertise stain removal a plain clean carpet. But other than that looks great.

Shaun

adl

Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #3 on: January 16, 2005, 09:44:54 pm »
I was limited to pictures to put on i have just placed these pictures till i get some more on the system,

Thanks for the input points taken on board

Mike had no pictures of Prochems stainguard so had to use chemspecs ;)

regards Dave ADL

Dave Parry

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #4 on: January 16, 2005, 10:50:32 pm »
On domestic page "Stain & Oddur removal " twice.
Otherwise looks ok.
Bracknell, Berkshire,
Phoenix T/M,
http://www.cleanercarpets.org/index.html

Paul_2

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2005, 10:52:39 pm »
You might want to change the word oddur to odour on the domestic page. Otherwise plenty of info to what tasks you carry out.

Paul

Dynafoam

Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2005, 11:23:27 pm »
Dave,

Have you viewed the site at various screen resolutions? At higher resolutions the home page looks blank on the right (25%).

Other than that the first thing that strikes is the number of times the word "cleaning is used:
Quote
Bin Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Ceiling Cleaning, Chandelier Cleaning, Cooker Cleaning, Driveway Cleaning, Dust Removal, Exterior Cleaning, Hood Cleaning, Kitchen Cleaning, Mattress Cleaning, Microwave Cleaning, Oven Cleaning, Patio Cleaning, Paving Cleaning, Range Cleaning, Roof Cleaning, Rug Cleaning, Spring Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning

Perhaps "Cleaning of; Wheely bins, carpets, ceilings,........................" would scan better and not give the impression that you are  simply using words to pad out the list to appear that you are offering more than you actually do. Less words in a larger font would fill the space better.

(It's easier to be a critic than a creater  ;)  sorry if this sounds harsh)

adl

Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2005, 11:38:06 pm »
Doesnt sound harsh, all comments will be taken on board and used to improve the website

many thanks Dave

Doug Holloway

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2005, 07:16:25 am »
Dave,

I agree with the chaps that there is info overload on the front page.

It's a bit like long posts, part of you feels that ,  is it worth bothering reading! 

Has this been done to use the word cleaning as many times as poss to boost search engine ratings?

Otherwise it loads well and looks good.

Cheers,

Doug

mark_roberts

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2005, 08:54:45 am »
I'm no expert but theres too much info and not enough reasons to use your business instead of someone else.  Also its too cramed.  What about having a page for each cleaning type ie, carpets, floors, upholstery, industrial, high level, windows etc.

How do you cover Ireland?  I'm in Belfast.  Just wondering why some of the English cleaning compaines send over a team of men to clean carpets when theres cleaners over here who could service the contracts better IMO.

Mark

Ian Gourlay

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2005, 09:21:04 am »
Dave,

Is that your House in Photo.


You are trying to give the impression that you are a Dynamic National Company.


Why not take a photo of your van if you must have it on The Web Site outside a small Office Block where your staff could be working.

Most of us work from Home. but I often think this could be a negative when dealing with bussiness.


Also the question arises do you live in the right street, village etc.

Martin S

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #11 on: January 17, 2005, 09:31:50 am »
Hi Dave,

Below is copied from the 'Domestic' page on your site.

Domestic Carpet Cleaning

Using the latest high powered TruckMounted Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning machines in the world today, ADL's Vans are fully equipped to clean the most soiled of carpets and upholstery to the highest of standards.

Truckmounted Carpet Cleaning

Whether it be a spill or stain, that yearly hygienic clean, ADL use the latest high tech equipment to ensure that you get that professional result first time every time.


Personally, I would get rid of the second para' as essentially they say the same thing, IMO.

Also, being picky I know, but one or two grammatical errors (speacialist) to quote one.  I think you need to get the spelling spot on, especially for Commercial customers.

Regards.

Martin S
Martin

englum

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #12 on: January 17, 2005, 01:53:13 pm »
Hi nice site but unfortunately a lot of spelling errors
WE CLEAN LIKE MARTINI
ANYTIME  ANYPLACE ANYWHERE

adl

Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #13 on: January 17, 2005, 05:27:33 pm »
Changed a lot but not finished yet,  Opinions?????

regards Dave ADL

Big_Fish

Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #14 on: January 17, 2005, 06:18:40 pm »
As a couple of others have said, the spelling and grammar is very poor. The layout needs some work and the text is somewhat repetative.

Just to pick up on the picture of the van. It would look better parked outside a large house (electric gates, long drive etc.) if you want to attract domestic work.
Park the van in front of a plush office block to appeal to commercial.

It's a start but in my opinion needs many more hours spent on it to make it pull in quality work.

Good luck with it.

Nicky

adl

Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2005, 06:22:03 pm »
Just been updated,

regards Dave ADL

beau4021

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #16 on: January 17, 2005, 06:58:59 pm »
re the site
is it just a link through yell.com which from my experience are u.s
or a stand alone.
agree re mistakes but just get it up there and improve on it !!
all the best
brian

Dynafoam

Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #17 on: January 17, 2005, 07:01:59 pm »
Dave,

Vastly improved.

It no longer looks lop-sided at high resolution, the Home page looks altogether 'cleaner' without the 1000 "cleaning"s and there is a flow to the site.

Well worth the effort.

Dave_Lee

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #18 on: January 17, 2005, 08:02:02 pm »
Very nice Dave, now I know what Im up against Ill have to rethink mine.  ;D
Dave.
Dave Lee, Owner of Deepclean Services
Chorley Lancs. Est 1980.
"Pay Cheap -You get Cheap - Pay a little more and get something Better."

martin19842

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Re: WEBSITE OPINION
« Reply #19 on: January 17, 2005, 08:13:14 pm »
hi mate,

those pics look familiar, IS THAT JUST to HAUNT the rest of your life.
if you wanted you could email those pics,  and a few internal shots would be good.

take care

regards

martin