I'd like to see your SBI site

alana r · #1 (**permalink**) 03-27-2009, 04:27 AM

I am looking into sbi for a specific (joint) project where focusing on getting the content out rather than building from scratch would be a better option

I'd like to know about others experience with sbi and have a look at some sites the members have

So if you are an sbi user and have you site in your sig and wouldn't mind me taking a look at it, please leave a reply
And if you have any advice or info it would be appreciated

Thanks!

Tracy · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 08:05 AM

Hi Alana!

I am an SBI! user and you are welcome to poke around my site.

I started my site using SBI!'s Block Builder method and you will still find some of my pages using that Look and Feel because I am still in the process of transitioning the last few pages over.

I now use their Upload Your Own HTML method which is just as easy as Block Builder, in my opinion, but gives you a little more control over how your pages look.

alana r · #3 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 08:32 AM

Thanks Tracy!

Just had a look around

great site! I really like the new three column look, I searched around for a while to find your block builder pages, you have tons of great content, I'm going to check back later after work and have a proper read

I had heard that sbi sites all looked very basic but obviously that is wrong

even the older pages (blick builder i think) look good and you use your images very well, not too many but enough that's it's not dull.

In terms of traffic does site builder help with ways to build traffic and I'm very interested in the brainstorming tool, we have an idea for our site but not sure what angle to take on it

Thanks again!

Tracy · #4 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 04:51 PM

Hi Alana,

Thanks so much for the compliments!!

In my opinion it is one of the biggest misconceptions about SBI! that all sites have to look the same. Yes, it is true that most of the Block Builder templates use the same layout and, since most newbies use the templates, their sites can tend to look similar, but you have complete control over how your site looks.

You can use the templates as-is, you can start with a template and tweak it or you can bypass the templates altogether and create your own look and feel.

The Brainstorm It! feature is really valuable in my opinion. It can save you a lot of time in doing all of the research that is so critical when you are building your site.

SBI! doesn't necessarily build traffic for you, but the information they provide is invaluable in helping to show you exactly what you need to do to get your traffic snowball rolling.

hey__bob · #5 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 06:16 PM

It is nice to see other SBI sites. I finally made it to day 6 and have built a couple of pages today. YEAH!!! I am on my way!!! But it is good to look at what others ahve done and are doing as far as the look and feel of each site. Thank You guys and gals for sharing.

Jazzy · #6 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 07:05 PM

My SBI site built with block builder is in my siggie. They are also planning to come out with a 3 column option in the not to distant future. That will also add some variety to the way the sites look.

I love SBI and I have no complaints. I don't think I would have been successful on the web without it.

Annie T. Baxter · #7 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 10:31 PM

Jazzy, I just love the energy your sites have. Between the background colors and header image, they are great and definitely do not "feel" like the standard SBI templates.

(Oh, and "

" for the Lone Star State! A Texas Native my own self!)

LizK · #8 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 09:36 AM

hi alana! my site is through sbi, but i upload my own html now so it's not an sbi template.... BUT my ezine backissue page is my old look and feel (which i still really like) and you can see it here...

http://www.big-wedding-tiny-budget.c...ackissues.html

Bunny2000 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-30-2009, 02:42 PM

Hi Alana

I have two sites with SBI.

You are welcome to have a nose around them.

I think it is a great idea to get a load of content ready before you build. I did that with my second site. Though having said that having the master keyword list that SBI supplies before hand is a great help.

All the Best

Mike

Paula · #10 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 10:32 AM

Hi Alana,

My SBI site is almost a year old and SBI has been a wonderful teacher!

Cheers!

Weller · #11 (**permalink**) 04-01-2009, 11:28 AM

Paula, i see that you are on page 2 of Google for search phrase: car rental tips.
Its good. Is your site going OK?

Star · #12 (**permalink**) 04-04-2009, 05:18 PM

Hi Alana

I started my site over a year ago with SBI. I left it alone for some months but I am back on board building and trying to create more traffic.

JenniferK · #13 (**permalink**) 04-20-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LizK

hi alana! my site is through sbi, but i upload my own html now so it's not an sbi template.... BUT my ezine backissue page is my old look and feel (which i still really like) and you can see it here...

http://www.big-wedding-tiny-budget.c...ackissues.html

That web site is absolutely gorgeous! Kudos to you! I love the SBI sites that don't look like SBI sites.

I have to say, there are several SBI sites that I look at and I just feel bombarded. LIke there's just too much on the main page, and it just feels cluttered.

Has anyone else gotten that feeling?

RickHart · #14 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 12:23 PM

I've got two SBI! sites...

www.golf-club-revue.com

and

www.sitebuildit-advisor.com

saphy · #15 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 02:12 PM

Wow RIck that's really professional.

I subscribed to SBI's newsletter and got some tips but never really used their stuff.

I am hoping to build more of my own sites from scratch as I know a bit of programming and enought SEO to bring sites to the first page of google

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