[Jumbo137]

hi folks, just joined today and have just emailed "The Man" who looks after my web site to say that I am on page 5 of Google.....not too good I think.

Please have a look and let me know what you think.
Any (possibly free) advice appreciated.

Alan

[Indizine]

Hi Alan

Oddly enough we had someone wanting a review of a wedding website this week, and we commented how black is not the colour to use, certainly not for mainstream visitors. ie the large portion of buyers.

What keywords are you on Page 5 of Google for?

[CPLTD]

yup the black really doesnt do it any favours

[IP2]

Afraid I am another critic of the black! I think in your line of business, whites, pinks, petals and a reasonable size image of a smiling couple are needed to capture the 'essence' and feeling of excitement that your clients are expecting. Sorry I really don't think the ducks cut it.

Additionally, the text is quite small and with it being white on black doesn't make it particularly compelling to read.

I also feel the text you do have is missing the chance to sell yourself and promote what you do and romanticise how extra special the photos will make the day with lasting memories ...etc.

Hope that is of some help and welcome to A1

[Alvin]

ironically the place where black is perfectly acceptable in your photo albums you use white.

as others you need to lighten up your Index page ,and whats the tiny click here about.?

Alvin

[sabian1982]

Although the issue of colour has been addressed i think you're biggest issue is the lack of images!

Your business is centered around taking photos and providing a photo based service yet you have one, rather poor and small photo on your main page. As your business is taking photographs you really, really need to sell yourself and your service and there is no better way to do that than including some sharp, quality photos of your work on the main page!

[Paul Norman]

Although I agree with the comments about the colour, I generally stay away from commenting on the design, because it is subjective. Black is currently out of fashion, but I know some good sites that are black!! Horses for courses!
I would be more concerned about the coding - it isnt clean I am afraid. You could improve ranking just be attending to that issue. In fact, being 5 is not too disastrous under the circumstances.

Now..I do like the ducks on the landing page!!..They made me smile!

[RedEvo]

A design that jumps around, popup windows for no reason, another website altogether when I click on "To view recent wedding photographs"....

Just poor all round in my humble opinion. Confusing, not user friendly, defo made me think (bad).

d

[Jumbo137]

Eeeeeekkkk, thanks for letting me know, I think!

Alan

[IP2]

On the positive side Alan, you have had a lot of feedback that will hopefully help you make some changes that gets your business booming. I look forward to hearing your progress and your involvement on A1.