[D.Salkeld_Ltd]

Hi Folks,

What do you think of my Web Site?

www.dsalkeldltd.co.uk

David

[cvdewsbury]

BLUNT HONEST STRAIGHT FORWARD.....IS SALKEAD AN OLD YORKSHIRE NAME??

[frames to panes]

Yeh good start Dave, i would be a little wary of the not perfect bit if i was a customer possibly. At the end of the day customers are only looking for a windowcleaner not a technical masterpiece of computer skills

[brightnclean]

1... Get a good image on the homepage

2.. GET RID of the we do a good job 99% of the time thing..  It's honest but prospective customers WON'T be impressed at all.

3.. Run a spell check on all the text.

4... err.. who ya gonna call? .. GHOSTBUSTERS..  lol  

5.. dunno if it's a good idea to put other businesses on your site. That cafe looks grotty. I think it detracts from any pro image you are trying to convey.

It's got the bare bones of a decent site but needs a little work yet.

[gary999]

not being picky, but could do with spell checking,incorrect spelling
will make it look unprofessional.mixing and matching of your upper and lowercase
should be more consistent

also a little too honest with your comments

[tonylee]

Hi Dave
 I did not see any reference to the benifits of pure water, I could be left thinking I could do the same job myself with the outside tap!
I also struggle with the not perfect phase as a slogan as it's negative. I totally understand what you are trying to put across but perhaps look for something like :striving for perfection
It's ok but not good...........yet!
regards
tony

[MNWC]

Hi Dave looks good  does thet cost you anything
Its something that ive been toying with for a few months

marcus...

[*Chris Browne]

I would remove the "not perfect" bit ,   if i was a custy i would read that and move straight on to the next one..

[Paul Coleman]

Hi Folks,

What do you think of my Web Site?

www.dsalkeldltd.co.uk

David

Dave.  It should be ACCESSIBLE (with an "i").
I would remove the bit about "not perfect" myself and substitute something like "good honest" etc.
Although you haven't got around to doing it yet, I like the idea of having a newsletter page.  I've not yet done my site as I've been too busy but I would like to have a newsletter page on mine as well.  Hope you don't mind me "borrowing" that idea.  It's hardly patented after all 
I like the idea of a n

[Richy L]

i'd say you definately need a picture of some sort on your hompage. Afterall a picture speaks a thousand words.
 
and im with the guys that have mentioned the "NOT PERFECT - BUT HONEST" thing. Why not say you offer a "thorough, professional clean everytime" instead, or something like that.
 
im still working on my website too mind, after plenty of alterations

[alanwilson]

I like it - you're not giving a pretence of being bigger than you are etc.

Its honest, personal and straight to the point.

Nice one.

[*foxman]

why is there a pic of a bucket and spounge with all the talk of water fed??

bin the 'not perfect' thing, your putting the readers focus on the point that your not a very good window cleaner!!

 Just think - someone is looking online for a window cleaner chances are they are not just going to go with the first one that pops up, they will look at a few. If your site is compared to someone who spend a couple of quid on nice images, nicely well layed out, Professional Window Cleaner, etc I know which one i would go with - the one who looks like they can provide me with a good job/service not just a honest chap who is a bit hit and miss!!

[philboy]

Not bad Dave, I'll set up a link with ya if ya like?, help with the rankings!

[Village Gleam]

For once Dave, and as you know am I'm often very critical of some of your aims means and concepts, I am entirely on your side and was very impressed.

Nearly all of the above comments are totally wrong. I found one misused/misspelt  word,and one awkward phrase.The people who found lots must be a lot smarter than me.

Is it how I do it on my site? No, but I go long on the hot thing etc, and my market is different to yours. The only critisism from the above comments I would agree with is to possibly include a picture of yourself.

Another thing, lose the ltd, I realise that is your legal tax entity but it gives the opposite marketing message to the one you are trying to put across.

It's a pleasant change for me to say nice things to you, but your posts are allways well put together and tight in terms of straightforwardness and sticking to the point.My beefs are usually that I'm phobic about back packs, trailers,home made kit, poorly thought through ideas etc.....

I suppose now I do like it thats the one thing that will make you change it.

[TennetClean]

Any website is better than NO website, which is what I currently have!

So well done!

[Gary Oldman]

I would remove the "not perfect" bit ,   if i was a custy i would read that and move straight on to the next one..

I like the 'not perfect' bit - look at the spelling. Adds a nice touch and fits the steriotype of the 'classic' 1950s window cleaner.

Well done.

(spot my deliberate 'tradesman' spelling mistake?)

[Dale Smith]

Good for you David, looks good 

[d s windowcleaning]

i think it will work for you , let us all know in a month or so how its going if you seem to be picking work up due to the website , good on you 

[peter holley]

i'm a bit wary of the not perfect bit...... and the life story.......however i'm not perfect iether and my opinion may be a load of poo!!!!

it certainly brings across the wc that is fair ,,honest,, and freindly
well done , let us know the customer feedback

[Davo]

It doesnt flow verbally or visually, the way you have put across your key points interrupt the reader, and detract from your sales message.

The tag line brings up a negative image, and you come across as slightly apologetic on some pages of the site.

On the plus side, it does reinforce your no nonsense, straightforward attitude, and it showcases other services you provide.

The main point of advertising is to create enough desire that the reader wants to know more about what you do, enough so that they contact you.




Mark