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Old 08-31-2008, 08:34 AM
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Hey,

Please review my new website. www.Developersmatch.com
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Old 08-31-2008, 11:05 AM
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Default A few suggestions

A good start on your site, but I do see some issues.

First, there are a lot of grammatical errors. In the first paragraph on the right side I see at least four. This is a serious issue for any site, but especially for someone who wants to help others build a site.

Throughout the site I find several times the word "your" is used instead of "you are" (or the contraction, "you're"). Many of the errors are punctuation mistakes.

Second, there are some layout issues. For example, the title "Developer" on the home page is moved far to the right, nearer to center, while others are to the left.

Throughout the site there are many paragraphs that need to be divided into two, three, or even more. On one page the first paragraph is over half of the pages content.

There are a few other items. On the home page the word "welcome" is located far to the left about half way down the page. Since your welcome paragraph is located above I think this is just a stray item that needs to be removed.

Third, on several pages you refer to items being "under construction." That is generally considered a negative practice.

For example, under support there is nothing wrong with inviting people to submit questions by email. No need to apologize and emphasize that you are unsatisfied with your process by talking about a better process being under construction.
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Old 08-31-2008, 03:05 PM
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Hello,

I would suggest you bulk content together as you have alot of empty space on your index page, space it out evenly.

I think the colour shades are a little bland, and could be improved try a white background with some stronger orange colours. Grey often makes websites seem very dull and bleak.

The footer is a little obscure I would be sure to minimize this to a small block with something like:

Copyright © 2008 - Developers Match

Furthermore your page is very open and is very splish splash across the page; to give your page a bit more structure on organization develop a border to outline your paragraphs and content.

Finally add some pictures or get some free lance stock photos from the internet to enhanse your website aesthetic appearance.

I wish you all the best, with your superb website
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Hey Steve. Great comments from all and I really don't need to add anything since the replies pretty much touch on the issues you face. The reason I did decide to add something is because of this one line at the end of your sales pitch - "What are you waiting for sign up today!" Whenever I see that, and thankfully it's not too often, I immediately think and exit away from the site as quick as I can. If your sales copy is doing its job I don't need reminding via a desperate plea (which is how it makes me feel), that I should sign up. And if your sales copy ISN'T doing its job then nothing is going to make me sign up, free or not. Other than that, with some layout tweaks, proper grammar and maybe a few stock images to give a better visual impression/presentation, I think it will be a good site and I wish you much success with it. Take care.
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