Steven Wessler
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« on: February 22, 2012, 05:42:23 PM » |
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I have spoke with Dominic, and he believes that this type of discussion has not yet been done.
So I would like to have anyone who wishes to discuss this topic to chime in.
What Web-site Themes are most commonly used the most and some statistics on why you believe that
the Theme you choose will hold clients attention more over any other.
I understand content is a big part, but besides that, what is more pleasing Theme, ones with bold colors
vrs the standard white background, colored text or the standard black text and why you think that holds
the client on your site.
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Michael Merino
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2012, 06:54:50 PM » |
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I have built many sites, and I have never tracked any of that info. I can tell you I have gotten many compliments on my own sites, if that helps.
As a matter of fact I built your site.
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Steven Wessler
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« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2012, 07:54:10 PM » |
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Michael, Yes you did.
But I don't get complaints about the content. I get clients asking why is it so Dark. So I asked Dominic the question you see above. Is it that I am the only one that has asked what works best.
White, Little Color or Bold Color. I am finding out White is the Best answer, but I would like to try
Theme 4, but as you said, you changed the color and added a few pages the last time. Somehow I need to figure out how to change the themes without screwing up, so I can do again later if I need to.
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Michael Merino
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2012, 08:21:04 PM » |
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I think you should go with your gut. if the clients are asking why it is so dark, then switch themes.
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« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2012, 12:28:31 PM » |
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I am working on getting enough "Guts" to tackle changing the theme. Dominic and Dan make it sound so easy, but
its not for the non Geeks. I will get it changed one day. Torn between the all white background and the light brown background.
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Michael Merino
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« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2012, 07:44:40 PM » |
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Just try it and see what happens, it is easier than you think. You will have to redo the header,but most stuff will transfer or just need a minor adjustment.
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Casey Patten
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2012, 08:42:34 PM » |
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Great topic, I've been mulling changing my theme to something "lighter" as well...is it pretty easy Michael?
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Michael Merino
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« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2012, 09:40:40 PM » |
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All you have to do is pick a new theme. But the header may need to be changed and some blocks moved because some themes do not have some sidebars or other features. For the most part everything transfers well.
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Jeffrey R. Jonas
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012, 01:52:48 PM » |
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Hey Casey...
You really should keep your "dark and sinister" looking website!
My clients love it !!
Thank you.
So... read between the lines here... do you honestly think I will give anyone data that will potentially lower my rankings because everyone now uses the same template???
I don't think so !!
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Michael Merino
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012, 02:03:52 PM » |
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I believe it would be very difficult to compile such data, and most likely it does not exist, at least in the context of this discussion. I think your best bet is to ask your clients to be honest and give you a critique of your site. There are way too many factors that go into the clients decision to choose you for their inspector from pricing to your voice to friendliness, to the look of your logo.
Site design such as color scheme has nothing to do with your rankings or search results, Google could care less about that, they are interested in content, relativity, interaction, and other factors. Everyone could use the same template and no one would suffer because of it.
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Jeffrey R. Jonas
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2012, 02:12:38 PM » |
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I am aware of that Mike, and I abbreviated my statement to get my point across quickly. Templates do make a difference in regards to ranking, indirectly. The more appealing a website, the longer a potential client will potentially stay on your site, which in turn will assist in higher rankings (time on site).
If you were to look at inspectors websites that have multiple websites, typically they will all be different, for a reason. I have never seen someone with identical multiple sites.
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Michael Merino
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2012, 02:15:55 PM » |
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The time spent on inspectors website is negligible and most likely does not make enough of a difference to effect the rankings. Concentrate more on content and interactivity to get the results you want, if your site is interesting people will stay, even if the color or template is not as pretty as the next guy.
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Casey Patten
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« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2012, 02:23:05 PM » |
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Casey Patten
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« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2012, 02:24:14 PM » |
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BTW, I have a couple foundation guys names for you, if you ever need them.
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Jeffrey R. Jonas
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« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2012, 03:09:36 PM » |
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Cool... thanks!
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Casey Patten
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« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2012, 03:24:14 PM » |
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You're welcome...and thank you for the website theme I'm pirating...ha ha ha ha!
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« Reply #16 on: March 07, 2012, 03:26:57 PM » |
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Also...don't bother trying to get ahold of me right now...Dom is hacking away at my computers and phone to figure out why the mobile app and HIP Stardate 3.1.3.45.89.440 isn't working on any of the above! About to start drinking heavily!
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Jeffrey R. Jonas
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« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2012, 03:28:17 PM » |
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Nah... gotta go pick up the girls soon anyway. I bug you another day!  |
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Jeffrey R. Jonas 507.213.7468 nspector.jeff@gmail.com Owatonna Minnesota Home InspectorURL : www.owatonnahomeinspector.com Title: Critical Eye Property Inspections Description: Providing home inspections in all of Southern Minnesota, including: Owatonna, Waseca, Mankato, Faribault, Northfield, Elko, Cannon Falls, Red Wing, Mantorville, Byron, Rochester, Stewartville, Austin, Albert Lea, Ellendale, and New Richland. Keywords: Owatonna Waseca Mankato Faribault Rochester Minnesota URL Path: owatonna-waseca-faribault-rochester-minnesota-home-inspector.html |
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« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2012, 03:29:34 PM » |
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BTW; thanks for sending this crap weather over here! It was almost 60 here again, now it's 40 and raining!  |
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Jeffrey R. Jonas
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« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2012, 03:29:57 PM » |
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Perhaps we should all copy Mike's template and put his thoery to the test!
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