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Legacykid

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Just finished it and have it at about 90% where I want it. I used Weebly, it was good, but some things in the editor and when it is published are different, The logo placement is one of the issues. Im going to go on Fiverr to get something for a quick fix in the meantime look for some alternate route.

Here is what I need to work on, anything you guys suggest please advise!

Need a logo,
Want to get a picture of me on the about page
Need to work on and hone in on SEO
Need to fill in the contacts page Feel like there is to much space missing on the right side

Fadeaway Detailing - Fadeaway Detailing


Thanks guys
 
Legacykid said:
It's a splash page. The menu button is to the right. Taking a different approach.
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I would not suggest doing this and follow web design principles. The point of your website is to sell your services, I tried to use your website and didn't/couldn't figure it out and now another detailing business has my business.

Make it easy to use and navigate.
 
Legacykid said:
It's a splash page. The menu button is to the right. Taking a different approach.
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This does not work one bit.

You have to have a sense of navigation when visitors hit your page.

It doesn't mean spend 10 hours mocking up a homepage.

But you most def will need to have some content on there.

But please, don't spend more than a couple hours.

You'll probably get less than 500 people to visit your site in the next 6 months.
 
Ok removed the first page. anything else? hard to believe the rest of it is perfect.
 
Legacykid said:
It's a splash page. The menu button is to the right. Taking a different approach.
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Remember if someone is actively looking for a detail in my experience at least, something has gone wrong with their ride lol. Throw up, spill, various disasters, etc.

The other case is that they just want to take good care of their car. I like to have on the front page a "special" to get them to the price page while also some supplementary info.
 
Websites need to be easy to navigate and read this is not. Most people will only spend a few minutes on your site at most and if they can't find what their looking for easily they will leave.
 
Pureshine said:
Websites need to be easy to navigate and read this is not. Most people will only spend a few minutes on your site at most and if they can't find what their looking for easily they will leave.
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Do you mind expanding your thoughts. To me I have a main page with descriptions and a link to that actual pages with what it is has as a summery.

Let me give everyone my mind set while creating this...To me when I have gone on other websites I find everything to clustered. pictures everywhere almost distracting. I guess what I am/was going for was 2 pages. One being a very simple to read page for those who know about detailing. and the other being a more descriptive page for someone who is unsure of what they actually need.

Keep the thoughts coming guys I appreciate it!
 
Eric, I was just on having a look at your site. You really need to work on making your home page easier to navigate. I would do away with the menu button and have the standard button's/tabs. Most people won't even notice the Menu button up there as it gets lost. Also you want to have a lot less text on your home page and more pictures or things to capture people's attention. I just revised my website this winter and did away with my old one. Have a look at my homepage to see what I mean. I get a lot of comments from customers on my website.

KMG Detailing - Lebanon's Premier Auto Detailing Service

Who did you use to create you site, Wix?
 
KMG said:
Eric, I was just on having a look at your site. You really need to work on making your home page easier to navigate. I would do away with the menu button and have the standard button's/tabs. Most people won't even notice the Menu button up there as it gets lost. Also you want to have a lot less text on your home page and more pictures or things to capture people's attention. I just revised my website this winter and did away with my old one. Have a look at my homepage to see what I mean. I get a lot of comments from customers on my website.

KMG Detailing - Lebanon's Premier Auto Detailing Service

Who did you use to create you site, Wix?
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Hey Kev!

Weebly, actually in the process of creating a new home page.

In regards to the menu button I do not believe i have an option(that I know of unless i change in HTML) to change that unless I change the entire theme. Im going to play with another home page and see.
 
If you can't change that I would at least change the text color so it stands out more.
 
I just redid a few things including added a logo, courtesy of an awesome forum member!!
 
I love the FAQ page!!!

I don't see any prices, did I miss them?

The "Detailing Packages" button on the services page brings you to a page that is not formatted right yet. Not sure if you noticed or not.

Thats all I see so far. I like the black and red!!
 
I know every detailer has his own opinion about this but I my mind you need to have some kind of pricing on there. I know that as a Customer, if I visit a site and cannot find a price anywhere I will assume the company overcharges and is ashamed to publish the prices.

I think the concensus on this is to write STARTS AT and put the lowest price you are willing to charge for that service. Then when you talk to the Customer you adjust. Me I do low and high, so the lowest price and the max price. It's up to you to find what you are most comfortable doing. But no prices will loose you a lot of customers before you even have the chance to talk to them.

Second thing is that alignment on the pages is broken. It's hard to read and it looks amateurish. Try to ajust that.

It's a good start, just needs some work.
 
dcjredline said:
I love the FAQ page!!!

I don't see any prices, did I miss them?

The "Detailing Packages" button on the services page brings you to a page that is not formatted right yet. Not sure if you noticed or not.

Thats all I see so far. I like the black and red!!
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Thanks Donny,
I just checked the buttons and they seem to be working, maybe there was a glitch on weebly. Seems to happen from time to time.

Pureshine said:
Here is mine and I will pm you my number if you would like to talk. Pure Shine Auto Detailing - Home
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Would love to chat sometime!

Calendyr said:
I know every detailer has his own opinion about this but I my mind you need to have some kind of pricing on there. I know that as a Customer, if I visit a site and cannot find a price anywhere I will assume the company overcharges and is ashamed to publish the prices.

I think the concensus on this is to write STARTS AT and put the lowest price you are willing to charge for that service. Then when you talk to the Customer you adjust. Me I do low and high, so the lowest price and the max price. It's up to you to find what you are most comfortable doing. But no prices will loose you a lot of customers before you even have the chance to talk to them.

Second thing is that alignment on the pages is broken. It's hard to read and it looks amateurish. Try to ajust that.

It's a good start, just needs some work.
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I didnt put prices and dont think i should for a little bit because im still trying to see what I should charge. Last year my prices were lower just to get customers to come in. Now im a little higher because I feel my skill level was being under paid. When I get to a place I feel is right an fair, I will post. Also my prices will continue to raise once i have a strong portfolio, and some more overhead!

Last year I was on a local car forum an said I would do discounted correction on a black car if anyone wanted to bring their car in. Had 3 people quickly jump on it. Only one of them actually came, but the other 2 contact me from time to time asking for the same discounted price. So my worry would be to keep changing it and people get pissed or Id have to cut my pay and honor it. Maybe im over thinking it now.

Your second thing was that the alignment was broken? was that on the detailing package page? I just saw that. Wasnt supposed to do that I might have hit something when changing things.

Really appreciate the help guys, and as previously mentioned Just got a new camera so all the pics will be changed and more will be added to the dead zones
 
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