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Majestic

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #40 on: September 29, 2003, 11:53:18 pm »
Hi Steve ,
Just been on your web site ,very good for your first go it has evreything you need ,what you do and a contact no,
Have you seen the posting on buy and sell from stevet he said he can make any cleaning liquid that you could want ,check it out  8)

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #41 on: September 30, 2003, 12:01:39 am »
Thanks John,
                   I will probably change a few things in time on my site but its ok for now. :D I will check out  that other post.

Cheers

Steve

Central

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Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #42 on: September 30, 2003, 12:50:28 am »
Hi Steve

It's been a long day so I havent been able to have a good luck at your website.  The main thing I noticed is you've only inputted keywords for your home page - by adding keywords to each page (relevant to that page) it gives users more chance to be linked with your site.  For instance if you've got two pages 1 with 1 set of keywords and the other with a totaly different set then theres two pages listed with different ways of finding it.  Another good thing is dont be afraid to add additional pages (one for commercial work, one for domestic work, one for carpet cleaning etc) this way on the domestic page you can add keywords directly associated with that, on the commercial it can be keywords directed towards businesses - you get the drift.

Just a quick word about keywords.  The way 95% of search engines link you is by a percentage factor.  If soeone types "window" and "cleaner" it will search for sites with these two words in the most times, if however person A has just got a site that says window cleaner and nothing else and his keyword says window cleaner with nothing else he has effectively got 100% match with the search.  If person B has window cleaner in his keywords and on his site along with "joe" and "bloggs" he only has a 50% match - this has a big bearing too - person A will be above him.

The key is to be selective use the words that people would think of if they wanted your services but don't put too much.

Another thing to do is always make it plural.  If you have windows instead of window as a keyword people who type window or windows will still match with you - were as if your keyword isnt plural and youve just got window then if someone searches for windows they will not match.  If that makes sense.

I always add a description meta tag too as it gives certain words even more exposure.

Always make your page names relevant as these add for additional words when someone searches and even your site name - thats why ive got the long winded centralwindowcleaners - because it helps give more exposure to the words window and cleaners.

I'd try to add place names to your keywords as well - such as - I clean mainly Redditch and Bromsgrove so Ive listed these to names as well as surrounding areas names as well as all the districts - so if someone searches for a window cleaner in theire district of say Redditch and its an area I cover Ill be 1st in the list.

Hope this helps a bit.

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #43 on: September 30, 2003, 12:56:47 am »
Thanks Central. I will keep those suggestions in mind when i build another site shortly and do separate pages for each service.

Thanks again ;D

Steve

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #44 on: September 30, 2003, 07:19:12 pm »
Hi Central,
              What package do you use to put together your website ??? or do you use html ???

Steve Lowe

Central

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Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #45 on: September 30, 2003, 09:42:01 pm »
I use Macromedia products mainly Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Freehand (occasionaly) as well as HTML.

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #46 on: September 30, 2003, 09:54:24 pm »
Hi Central,
               Is dreamweaver quite easy to use?

Steve Lowe

Central

  • Posts: 51
Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #47 on: September 30, 2003, 10:31:44 pm »
It has a tutorial with it that if you take the time to complete will give you the basics it's then just practice practice practice.  I suppose it does depend on the individual to how quickly you can get to grips with it.  If you want images on the site though you'll have to fork out for Firewrks as well so it's gonna cost the best part of £1k

Majestic

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #48 on: September 30, 2003, 10:46:36 pm »
Steve
I dont think that you need to spend large amounts on web packages,  as long as your site has contact details, and what services you provide you will be ok,oh yes and you are listed on  findmeawindowcleaner  8)

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #49 on: September 30, 2003, 11:08:23 pm »
Thanks John,
                   I think i will stick with Frontpage as i am getting reasonable results. What area did you put in find me a window cleaner to get my name ???

Steve

Majestic

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #50 on: September 30, 2003, 11:15:31 pm »
Steve
I didn`t , I think I remember you saying that you were listed  ???Have you seen or heard any anything  about  it 8)

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #51 on: September 30, 2003, 11:20:22 pm »
Hi John,
          Sorry i misread what you had posted. :-[ No i have not heard anything. I thought Terry would be back by now and let us all know. ??? I did put my name on the site but can not find it ???

Steve Lowe

Rob_B

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Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #52 on: October 03, 2003, 03:41:02 pm »
Websites don't need to cost a fortune. My website costs about £34 a year. This includes use of software, loads of templates to pick from, and a years hosting.

Of course they aren't any good if people don't know they are there. Meta tags etc are ok but you only want local people checking out your site anyway.

Why not place a small classified ad in your local paper including your website address. For a few quid people have access to all the information on your site.

Majestic

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #53 on: October 03, 2003, 11:02:14 pm »
If you have a van put your web address on it  8)

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #54 on: October 03, 2003, 11:44:03 pm »
I put it on my business card,Leaflets,Letterheads,Van, Invoices and anything that i give out to do with my business.

Steve Lowe

highwash

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Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #55 on: October 08, 2003, 01:58:34 pm »
Hi everyone-websites work! not just from direct hits but the fact that you take the trouble to be professional in your approach to the window cleaning business. majority of my work has come from my van livery and people are willing to deal with someone who project a clean image to the cleaning business. make sure your work matches the image and you wont go wrong. check out www.webamaze.co.uk.- he even pubishes his fee for web building-how honest is that!
regards terry garbett. www.highwashsystems.co.uk

STEVE71163

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #56 on: October 08, 2003, 03:31:47 pm »
Hi Terry,
           I agree it all adds to the professionalism of your business which in turn adds up to more customers. ;D

Steve Lowe

AMG

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #57 on: October 08, 2003, 04:11:14 pm »

Hi Guys,

I have just read Central's comments about the web creation software he uses, Dreamweaver generally has a reputation as the software of choice for web designers although it is aimed at professionals and does take a bit of studying to get to grips with it. You also have FrontPage which is a very good all-round package and has more than enough functionality for most people. Now both Dreamweaver and FrontPage (if you don't already have FrontPage on your pc) are expensive to buy, some people copy this software and make it available to people for free, this is illegal and I don't condone it. If anyone that wanted any Dreamweaver software (inc fireworks) or FrontPage they would not be able to email me at andyolawrence@aol.com and I would not let them have a copy for the price of postage and a blank CD.

Cheers,

Andy

sham33

Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #58 on: October 08, 2003, 05:35:36 pm »
u can try the latest Dreamweaver MX 2004 for free for 30 days just d/l it from www.macromedia.com but what ever u do dont go onto www.google.com and type dreamweaver crack because its naughty  :-*

sam hughes

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Re: Much work from websites?
« Reply #59 on: October 08, 2003, 09:50:35 pm »
I downloaded macromedia of kazaalite and it took a week of leaving the computer on when I go to bed,
its takes a bit of getting used to definetly reccomend an offer of a copy, if you dont send an email to andy and dont send self addressed envelope............

one thing i remember I heard front page has some special microsoft html code for a few commands, meaning some one using (alternative browsers) netscape or opera etc might not be able to see certain text or images.

I know macromedia is supported by the w3c as its code follows their guidelines which work on all browsers old and new, even the first text only ones
sam