[ben M]

Yes,... Proof reading should be included as standard - its vital to your business presentation, so needs to be spot on.

I just noticed that the site isn't responsive to different screen sizes either, which should also be standard at that price, especially as its so easy to do in Wordpress.

Sorry, just realised my phone logs on with the wrong account - the above comment is still me though!

you have 2 accounts why?

[Nathanael Jones]

LOL,. forgot my login once after a laptop died - finally remembered a few days later, but by then I'd setup a new account.  :

[STEVE-UK]

Nat...Can you have a look at this site, does it have the same issues as designed by the same people?
http://www.havensecurity.co.uk

[STEVE-UK]

they done this one as well Nat

Neither sites come up well on google search

Ive emailed the website designers to get the issue sorted or i will be instructing another company to rectify problems and look to them for reimbursement, if you think these other companies have similar problems with their sites i will contact them to advise

[Nathanael Jones]

Nat...Can you have a look at this site, does it have the same issues as designed by the same people?
http://www.havensecurity.co.uk

Yep - pretty much the same.

I think to me, the biggest issues are that their sites don't use a dynamic/responsive layout for different screen sizes which has become kinda standard recently, and that they still use flash - flash has patchy support at bet on iPads & tablets, so many viewers wouldn't see the site as its meant to be seen!

To be honest, if it was just a guy doing it on his own or just starting out (and charging a lot less) I'd say they're still good sites - - but when they're calling themselves professional web designers & charging big bucks then I'd expect perfection!

[ben M]

Hi Nathanael,

In another post,regarding my website,you said:

No privacy policy or cookie policy?

what do you mean? can you explain more please.

Thanks

[Nathanael Jones]

Hi Nathanael,

In another post,regarding my website,you said:

No privacy policy or cookie policy?

what do you mean? can you explain more please.

Thanks

Google likes to see a "Privacy Policy",.. it will give a small boost to your rankings.

Law requires a cookie policy - your site probably doesn't use cookies, but its still a good idea to have a "Cookie policy" like this one: http://nolanscleaning.co.uk/privacy.html

To be honest, the law is aimed at big businesses collecting information about their users from their browsing, as a small business the most you're going to have is facebook/twitter feeds and some analytics cookies - but its still law that you let your website visitors know (In the UK anyway)

http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/cookies.aspx


Disclaimer: I like making websites, but I'm not a professional web designer, I'm a window cleaner. I may just be talking out my arse half the time, so do your own research & reach your own conclusions!!

[ben M]

Hi Nathanael,

In another post,regarding my website,you said:

No privacy policy or cookie policy?

what do you mean? can you explain more please.

Thanks

Google likes to see a "Privacy Policy",.. it will give a small boost to your rankings.

Law requires a cookie policy - your site probably doesn't use cookies, but its still a good idea to have a "Cookie policy" like this one: http://nolanscleaning.co.uk/privacy.html

To be honest, the law is aimed at big businesses collecting information about their users from their browsing, as a small business the most you're going to have is facebook/twitter feeds and some analytics cookies - but its still law that you let your website visitors know (In the UK anyway)

http://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/cookies.aspx


Disclaimer: I like making websites, but I'm not a professional web designer, I'm a window cleaner. I may just be talking out my arse half the time, so do your own research & reach your own conclusions!!

Thanks for your explanation 

[Window Washers]

this one cost me a grand to have made

A grand?!!! Don't get me wrong, its a nice looking site (In fact I'm building one for a guy now who said he likes the way yours looks)

I was keeping quiet because i thought you'd built it yourself,.. and even for a semi-pro job its good - but its not worth a grand!

1.There are no meta keyword tags (not as important as they used to be - but still shouldn't be ignored)

2. The header includes Flash animation - fine a couple of years ago, but there are compatibility issues with some smartphones & tablets, so its not often used any more.

3. Your page titles are vital to SEO - listing the areas you work in & the services you offer in the page titles is essential.

4. The site is too wordy - no one will read all of that text. Keep it simple & to the point.

5. You don't need a blog page - integration with your facebook business page would be better for SEO

6. The maps on each area page are different - a site should be made to look as uniform as possible.

7. The whole site needs looking at by a proof reader - minor spelling & grammar errors give a bad impression thats easily avoided.


Sorry, I know that list sounds a bit harsh, but if you're paying big money you should be getting top results! You've a lot of pages on the site, so it's going to cost - but I would have thought £600 max personally.

5, you dont need a blog correct, but it is amazingly good for seo if used correctly for internal linking also good for traffic. Having fb and blog is even better for seo