First Site, comments?

ThePokerBank · #1 01-22-2007, 06:36 PM

Hey its another site review thread, but I would still very much appreciate some feedback. Ive spent the last 2 weeks designing and writing original content for my site. Its by no means the finished article but I would like some feedback to improve any part of it.

I'm looking to go down the article and strategy route, adding as much quality content as I can. I know its not a niche but it will have to do for the time being.

http://www.thepokerbank.com

Eventually when Ive added enough content I will order the article links into sections and so on instead of just rows of links.

I've tried a little SEO but its not even in google yet...

Constructive critisizm would be much appreciated.

losercore · #2 01-25-2007, 09:15 AM

Not too bad for a firat site. A great header could do wonders there.

Ask Alance about one. Just a header could be like $30-$50 and would really help the site out.

http://www.pokeraffiliateworld.com/f...n-service.html

corpfan1 · #3 01-26-2007, 09:53 AM

Good start...I remember starting out...I revamped my first site like 5 or 6 times completely.

You definitely need a better overall layout/template.

Purchase one or get Alance to make one for you.

fade · #4 01-29-2007, 01:00 PM

try using a cms system, getting someone to design you a layout, or if your up for it, purchase a layout and modify it accordingly, you have many options, although sticking with that design would probably be your worst one.

ClickItNow · #5 01-29-2007, 01:43 PM

Probably useful to put a 'Home' link on the left hand side navigation. A lot of people like to go back easily to where they started off browsing.

ThePokerBank · #6 01-29-2007, 04:28 PM

Design that bad eh? I knew it wasnt the best, pretty basic and what not. I'll have a go at improving it myself, becoming self taught in web design may prove to be useful in the future. Any absolutely criminal mistakes with the design that I should see to first?

I have made the header link back to the home page, but probably a 'home' button would be useful at the top.

sizzz · #7 01-29-2007, 06:29 PM

No offense my friend, but you really should get another design... this just does not look like a professional site but more like a site which is done in very short time... again i dont say you havent worked hard for it but really, i personally wouldnt stay on a site with such look.

ThePokerBank · #8 01-29-2007, 06:55 PM

As hard as it is, I appreciate the honesty. Its pretty obvious what I need to do.

I will look into getting a decent template off alance sometime in the future. Would you say that it will be worth the investment? Despite the site design I believe I have alot to offer content-wise and hopefully it will be able to attract visitors in time.

Ive been working on the design and content for a month, looks like i'l need to scrap this design. Already learnt alot from it though.

Graham · #9 01-29-2007, 08:48 PM

Hey PokerBank,

I checked out your site and think that you are off to a good start. I remember my first design was pretty crappy compared to how it has gotten now. Yours is much better. One peice of advice I would offer to you now is to read as much as you can on these boards, look at what other sites are doing, and then plan for the future. If you really plan to stick it out for a while in this industry, I would put up a little money for a nice design. The guys who did mine (alance) (loserscore provided the link) only charged $150. It was probably the best investment I have ever made. Worse case if you decide poker affiliatingisn't for you, you will have a nicely designed site that is much more attractive to potential buyers. You will recoup that $150 without a problem. Anyway, good luck with the site.

Graham