The Next Step
If you have been following my tale then you know I had a bit of a rocky start. I have also had some rough patches along the way. I drive myself crazy sometimes! lol
We are in an okay place right now. My daughter has a decent paying job. It took most of her first check to catch up on all the bills but they are all paid and current now. I see more breathing room ahead.
I also am able to help my mother in her office once a week. I get paid to do it too! lol
That being said, I am finally able to make a step forward. I wasn't sure I would be able to just a few weeks ago. I will be buying a domain name for one of my websites and I need some input please.
Here are my two sites:
http://thebossqueenb.siterubix.com/
The 2nd site is the one I'm leaning towards. I can only do one right now. Hopefully it won't take me long to be able to buy the other but you never know. So I want to make this decision as if I won't be able to buy a domain for the other.
The reasons I'm leaning towards the second:
- WA promo site - more earning potential
- Thinking of adding adsense - I don't want to put adsense on my mosm site
(I know it's not a huge income, but I figure some is better than none.)
So, if you don't mind, please take a moment to look at each and offer your opinion. Which website should I buy a domain for first?
The second one is still a work in progress and I wouldn't try to get adsense until I have more content, but that won't take me long.
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I have a hard time making that decision. I like your first site because it reaches out to an audience that needs support. I think you could have plenty of affiliate links and a page for WA. I like the second site due to the earning potential but I think you will be offering more services to people on the first site. Just my opinion but I've been a single mom and you can really grow with the blogging potential. Joining other mom blogging sites can help boost your traffic and get more support.
Thanks. I think most are of that opinion. I think I will probably go with that one first. I'm still working on both. I just wanted help deciding which to do first and hear other opinions.
Hi, Angela, I like the spirit of the first site better. It's cleaner and easier to read. The second site is too busy with too many colors of fonts and images. But, as you said, the second site is a more potential money maker. As a single mom, my interest is of course in the other site but as a WA member, I say go for the gold but tone down the colors. You need some more white space also, space for the eyes to rest from reading. The content of both is great, your have a natural "voice" for blogging. Keeping up the good work and by the domain name for both, if you can swing the $20. It'll only hurt for a minute and you've got two winners.
good point. I will be looking at those colors today. many people have said similar. The black background was default on my theme but I'm sure I can change it
Go with your gut. I looked at both sites and I like http://thebossqueenb.siterubix.com/. But ... the red font on the black background is really difficult to read. It appears as if the letters/words are "jumping" up and down. Your first site is good to but you are right ... there is potentially quicker income stream for you with the second. Hope this helps and God Bless! ~Cathy
Yes thanks. I thought it made it pop lol. Guess not? You think I should just stick with white text?
You're right - it definitely makes it pop. :-)
If memory recalls, I think it is suggested in some part of our training to stick with a white background (and all of Kyle's stuff he shows us is white background with black letters). Of course, I have a vision problem (scar tissue from earlier surgeries) and this makes it more difficult for me to see things clearly. But if I were you, I would cater to the masses and just keep it simple.
the black background is actually the default for the theme I chose. But I should be able to change it. I will take a look.
Go with your gut, what the heck do I know.
There seems to be a much more positive feeling to the second one.
But, seriously you know best.
When half the experts told me to tear my website down and start over. I found other experts. ;^)
I feel the same way at times lol. I'm glad you feel the 2nd has a positive feel. I'm torn.
"I'm torn." Yeah, that'll help.
How about this, do one now and one later. Flip a coin, if it comes up #1, do it 2 out of 3.
I'm surprised you're not upset that I felt the first one had less of a positive feel.
lol, doesn't help much does it? I plan to do the other at some point. Just only able to do one now and was trying to decide which one first.
Why would I be upset? It's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I don't expect everyone to be passionate about my website just because I am.
You can even elaborate if you like. As far as what about mosm feels negative or not as positive?
Constructive criticism only helps to improve. :)
I'd say either one. I agree with Marith in that you can incorporate WA into your other site. Which one do you feel best about? You'll have to decide that, Angela. I work more on my WA site, but it doesn't get anywhere near as much attention as my shoe site. LOL BTW, that top pic has a trademark on it. I wouldn't use it. Just FYI.
good points. Yes, I know I have to decide. I just wanted to hear some voices of experience lol. I started out leaning toward the promo site but now I'm leaning more towards the first one.
I must have been still asleep when I put this up. I didn't see the trademark! lol I'll take it down. :)
I agree with skc, both are very good, maybe the WA-site will earn you more money, but WA can aslo easy be intergrated in the other one, like you have done with the "can single parents work from home" so maybe the moms-site will apply to a wider audience and get you more traffic....
Both good and difficult to choose between. Maybe keep both? (BTW: Thinking of self image blog on mosm, we know a relative who is a big woman and loves to call herself "voluptuous":)
lol, I'm glad she does.
I will keep both but I'm only able to buy domain for one right now. I still plan to work on them both. :)
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