For this Old Dog New Feedback is Gold!

byTonyHamilton

65.8K followers

6 years ago

Below I will share the Feedback that I have received in the past 4 days here via members, I won't include names etc....

Yes Friends,

I am not a puppy, not only am I 52 years of age, I have also been earning on the internet since 2007.

Recently I realized that my website, although productive financially was due for an overhaul cosmetically.

The websites here in the 21st Century are expected to look professional and not just be simple, mine has always been and is still simple.

I have received much Feedback from members here at WA thru the Feedback Platform (Mostly New Members) and it has been priceless, even better than Gold.

Not the new website with over 800 visitors on the first day ...... My much older website with over 690 posts and pages.

Below here, this is where I will share the recent feedback ..... The Good, the bad and all that will greatly improve my efforts to bring my old, tired and not so attractive website finally into the 21st Century.

• Hi Tony
  
  I just had a browse through your website and I love it. I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to web pages and all but I found your site easy to navigate, easy to understand as well. I also know straight away what your website is about, and there is a lot of relevant useful content that supports your purpose which is great. I'm still building my website, and going through yours has taught me one or two things.
  
  Having the pictures, and videos in your content is great as it allows people to get information from your website in a variety of ways as not everyone wants to read. Very well done, I can't criticize you on anything.
  
• I am not intrigued by the layout. I feel that recent post should be in a sidebar, and not in the drop-down menu.
  Facebook should also be removed from the drop-down menus, as it is not necessary. The overall design does not flow well, with all the photos on the left side, makes that side feel heavy. Some heading separation lines, and or color could help. Possibly centering and offset changes to balance the design.
  The content is vague, at first look I have no idea this is a marketing website. If success leaves clues I want to see them right now. Some of the content is to forth right or pushy. The end leaves me unsure of what to do. I need specific, no decision-making, click here now button
  
• Hi Tony! I am not an expert so my comments are simply what I personally "felt" as I read through your web page .
  Congratulations on getting this out for review
  1. I don't know if you have a choice of fonts for your page but either the way you constructed your 1 sentence paragraphs or the font that was used, made it difficult to read - especially with the inclusion of photos. It's like my brain stopped and started with each white space.
  2. Correct grammar please! Me, nor anyone else can force You or anyone else..... Neither I nor anyone else ... may be more appropriate.
  3. You may want to list expectations and list benefits of using you as a mentor rather than having them in sentence form.
  4. I was a bit confused when you jumped from offering to Mentor and then listed your Top Recommendations (for what?) was my initial question....Just a thought.
  
  Loved the photo of the feet in the sand... and pertinent to your comment ....Maybe make it larger?
  Please do not take these comments personally, they're just my thoughts!
  Happy Earning and best wishes for success!
• Hello,
  
  I really like your style for your website! Really easy to navigate and find information!
  
  Unfortunately I couldn't think of any feedback that you could do to work on it because I liked the fact that you used images and videos along with your articles and whatnot. Not sure if you made your own graphics as well for your domain brand, if so, great job! If not, maybe look into designing your own :) would help to catch someone's eye!
  
  Hope you keep it up and are super successful!
  
• Hey tony it's me again. I honestly don't remember the layout of the website when I looked last time but ill start from fresh. I do like the layout of the site. I also really enjoy the idea of success leaving clues. The theme itself I feel could be improved because it doesn't complement your information that well. Overall I am still happy with the content and ad placement.
• This is my first review here and my Website doesn't look anything I want it to yet.
  But what I saw at the first glimpse looking on your Website, the Contact form isn't showing on the Front page for me with enabled AdBlocker and it seems you are using 2 different Contact forms at the same Site, looks a bit confusing.
  
  Also, your Site where you are promoting your Facebook page looks a bit "odd", especially the blue Facebook Button (?) at the very bottom and some of your links will take me away from your Website, the "#1 Recommendation" Link for example. I would like to stay on your site :)
  
• The content is very attractive, let me know a lot, let me know how to make money through the network, this feeling is really good, but also know a lot of their own shortcomings, I will study hard, hope and everyone progress together. And get better content.
• Hi there, the site looks good, I little too much white space but that just my thoughts. Everything sort of gets lost within the white spaces. Maybe more color areas, I may be wrong. The content for some may be hard to read as it is a little stern, comes across demanding and strong. I want to feel comfortable, feel I can trust and that you have my best at heart. I felt it made me cautious about joining your en-devour.
  I believe your recommended links are quality leads and well worth it just the approach could come across more friendly or more empowering.
  I do have to say your knowledge is outstanding and you have links that back that up. most of your links are very detailed and shows your passion an enthusiasm towards that product which is awesome. It might be beneficial to use more simple communication as not to lose interested parties.
  other than that it's a great site with huge potential.
  well done.
  
• I think that it's wonderful that you are an ambassador for such a great company. So many people are looking to be their own boss and in today's society very quickly. I like the way your website is laid out; like a base ball game. The tittle Finish line Network Wealthy Affiliate Ambassador 2018 Review would draw people to your page like the announcement of someone's favorite team ready to play baseball.
  
  You put up stats for a person to see how they can potentially earn money on line; like a score board, You have a team and information about each player. You also encourage everyone to come "tournament". In other words, you are saying that everyone really wants to be a part of the online business spectrum and not miss out. You want people to start seeing what they can really do and how they can become successful. You also have your name in your URL which is a great way of telling the world that I am my own boss.
  
  I am going to go a head and give my constructive input; I think you could have put the guest blogs, Facebook group and about me page above where the other tabs are. Put the Ray Higdon live makers live online at the bottom of all the rest of the tabs. The success leaves clues picture- could have presented that first and then, stated Yes you read that correctly. You could have put a picture of something shiny where the hyphen is after the you stated she shiny Object syndrome.
  
  In conclusion the website overall looks good; You have a lot of content, visual aids even in your about me page. I would just focus more on how to improve and organize your information. :)
• In my opinion, you have done a wonderful work with your website. At some point, I also believe that if I work hard on the sites that you refer in your website, then I can also earn money. However, I feel like there are several things missing. They are:
  1. Why do you really want to help people to earn money?
  2. How these earning websites that you refer in your websites bring the changes in your life?
  3. And also it would better if you could explain the benefits that you will get by encouraging others to earn money in your sites.
  Sorry, I am a newbie and I have very less knowledge about these things. So, as a stranger I just give feedback that comes right into my mind after going through your website.
  
• Hi there, the site looks good, I little too much white space but that just my thoughts. The content for some may be hard to read as it is a little stern, comes across demanding and threatening (probably not the right word). I felt it made me cautious about joining your en-devour.
  I believe your recommended links are quality leads and well worth it just the approach could come across more friendly or more empowering.
  other than that it's a great site with huge potential.
  well done.
• Hi, Tony. I enjoyed your blog or article about learning and earning. It was definitely persuasive and had me ready to join in and fill out the form. You would have gotten my email address!
  
  Your use of imagery also added validity to your article. First, the reader will see a comedic image from Sponge Bob that creates a feeling of trust. Secondly, she sees the video tat depicts a synopsis of a company that you highly recommend.
  
  The changes I would suggest to you would be strictly concerning run-on sentences that affect easy easing and understanding of the article or grammatical. This is just my opinion so read back over it. I will give you examples.
  
  -1st line, 1st sentence— Are both point and place needed?
  
  -Paragraph 5— “w” in what should be capitalized. Same sentence “fill” should be feel.
  
  -3rd paragraph, 2nd sentence— Century.”
  
  Congratulations! You are going to do fantastic just as you did writing this article (I’m new to WA so I’m not sure if yours is a website, blog, etc.). I hate critiquing anyone’s work; I just do it as I would want them to do mine.
  
  Knowing all will be beyond measure,
  
• Good day,
  I agree that it’s a good opportunity but I am a newbie and I am still trying to understand all this information. I get confused and at this time I just don’t have the fund or the time to handle one more item. Between working both of my jobs and taking care of my family it’s difficult to try and find time for other items that can provide the opportunity. It does sound like a generous and successful opportunity, which I myself would not want to miss out on. As a WA member I understand that one of the things is to diversify and find way to create money online. But I am still trying to get my website going. I still have a lot to fix on my website and need feedback.
  I agree WA is about teaching how to set up your affiliate marketing business.
  Unfortunately, I am not able to do this at this time because I have limited fund and to many financial obligations, maybe in the near future.
  I would still like a little more information on the service being offer and what are the fees?
  You do have many good titles in your blog, that I will explorer at a later time.
  VERY BEST
• Great looking site with some good information! Glad to see Wealthy Affiliate listed. This continues to be a great learning experience for me.
  I'm no expert but it has pictures that catch your attention and keep you reading content. Everyone wants a piece of success. Thanks for the info!
  
• First, the positives:
  
  Nice and easy to navigate.
  
  Bright imagery breaks up the written content nicely and creates interest.
  
  I really like the big click buttons.
  
  You have videos interspersed which is good.
  
  Most of your paragraphs are short which makes for easy reading in this age of ADD.
  
  Negatives: Nothing really glaring. The only thing I will say is that in a couple spots there are lists with bullet points. Maybe put a space between each one to break up the lists a little more. That could just be my personal preference though. Also, when I click on "#1 recommendation" and go to that page, there's no way to navigate back except with the "back arrows" at the top of the page.
  
  Awesome website with lots of good info!
  
• Here are some things I did spot.
  1) The second sentence as regards your not quite
  me page reads "Check it and swearing somethings there
  2) Most important even though I could not navigate
  through the site. Most of the connections I clicked
  didn't law. I'm hoping it's not just my computer
  but entertain check that by clicking on the subject of the various
  connections to make certain they do something. Other than that,
  you'll obtain enjoyable!
  I much more also your website and the ideas gone it.
  Your just more or less me page gives the reader a supportive
  prudence of your fused in the subject and
  willingness to by now up others. Great job.
  Like every single one of us, you'll dependence to buildup lot
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• Hi. I am following your website and the ideas at the rear it.
  Your roughly me page gives the reader a fine
  prudence of your pull in the topic and
  willingness to mitigation others. Great job.
  Like all of us, you'll habit to grow lot
  more content to really construct the site out.
  Here are some things I did spot.
  1) The second sentence upon your very about
  me page reads "Check it and misuse somethings there
  2) Most important though I could not navigate
  through the site. Most of the friends I clicked
  didn't deed. I'm hoping it's not just my computer
  but seize check that by clicking regarding the subject of the various
  intimates to make innocent they produce an effect. Other than that,
  you'll reach enjoyable!
• The site seems too 'spacious' if that makes sense. Like there're large pockets of space that should be filled with something. On your landing page look to the right of your posts, it just looks like something should be there. I'd suggest maybe minimizing the page somehow, so what you have can fit proportionally or maybe add some kind of a sidebar to fill the space or images? Other than that I think spacing is your most glaring problem aesthetically, and fixing this could be a game changer for the site.
  
• Your website have a lot of interesting content. For right now I don't see anything that seems out of place. It is easy to navigate, each page (in my opinion) has relevant content. I believe you have the right amount of images to content ratio.
  Your pages are easy to read and your post is easy to read with enough space in between each line. Over all, I think this website is/will be very successful.
• Hi Tony,
  
  Wow....I loved your website. It was packed full of information and link. It felt like the information was endless and I could have spent hours exploring various interesting and relevant links. I know I am supposed to provide feedback but I really could not see anything, based on my amateur eyes, that I could recommend. All I can say is keep up the good work!
  
• Hi Tony!
  
  I see you've been with WA a good while. Hope I can provide good feedback.
  
  You've got a very simple design with this site. Could be a bit too simple? Maybe that's just personal taste.
  
  I noticed that in your Recent Posts drop down menu, the menu drops down well past the bottom of the screen. Could be an inconvenience to visitors. Is there a way to view the blog posts other than the Archive at the bottom? Categories?
  
  Hope this helps!
• Really interesting site. Honestly the layout of the front/home page was a little off but was full of good information. From our side of it I like where you placed the ads and how everything was written. You explained everything very thoroughly and so it was easy to follow.
  
• Hi Tony
  
  If I could some up your website in one word it would be 'WOW!'
  
  At first I was a bit overwhelmed by the vast content of your website but then as I navigated my way through the different aspects of it, I started feeling at ease and sort of like at home, if you know what I mean.
  I could not find anything to point a finger at, your content is awesome, all your drop-down menus work and takes you to exactly what it says. I read your 'About Me' Page and what touched me the most is that you are doing Charity work, which is very close to my heart as I believe in helping others who are in need.
  
  The links, the reviews, the videos and the overall layout of your website is fantastic. I also liked that when I hovered over a picture, the social media logos would appear. Thumbs up!
  I've learnt a great deal from doing this review.
  
  Tony, you are an inspiration to us all,I'm sure and your website resonates the results of hard work and perseverance.
  
  All the best to you and God bless!
• Hi Tony,
  Thank you very much for the opportunity to comment on your site.
  
  Firstly, I appreciate your openness regarding your past and your family. It really gave me a feeling of trust in your content.
  
  A thing I've noticed though is your homepage design is that it has a lot of white spaces. Maybe if you'll center your images it will look better.
  
  Another thing about your design is that when I read about earning money I usually expect a more formal design like the way you expect a banker to put on a suit.
  
  I have notices that you have many posts and information in your site, but It doesn't very noticeable in your homepage.
  
  Cheers,
  
• I just had a see re your website and I have
  to publicize I think your content is omnipresent. It is easily reached
  to entrance and written taking into consideration you are unconditionally
  knowledgeable in the subject. I myself
  was a tiny at a loose cancel as I pretension in through your site.
  Some of the lingo used, I had no idea what you
  were talking very roughly. Maybe that's just me.
  All in each and each and every one one earsplitting job, save the pleasing doing.
• Hello,
  
  Your website has a lot of information and options. That's great! Some of the info was confusing to me, but I don't think I'm your target audience, either, so take that for what it's worth. I like that you branded your site after yourself. I think if I really sat down and read a lot of it, I would really learn something.
  
• A lot of user engagement feels good. It feels like I come to a website and I don't feel alone. The content is full page in the middle is great too. I prefer that way with my websites as well. I think that is the best. No annoying sidebars which nobody would bother. Just one thing the Facebook group in the menu. I didn't expect I will go away from your website when I click it. Maybe could have let visitor know that before suddenly go out of the website. But that just my opinion. You can ignore if disagree.
• Tony,
  I am very impressed with your website. Very friendly and trustworthy feeling I get while visiting the different pages, posts, blogs etc.
  
  Everything seems to be in order with easy navigation.
  The photos and media are great as well.
  
  I did notice some repetition as far as your recommendations are concerned, but it's all good.
  
  I bookmarked your page as I am interested in a couple of your recommendations and I will look into them at a later date. As is, my hands are full with my own mess.
  
  I wish I could offer more feedback, but I, myself have a lot to learn and I'm only just getting started.
  
  You have got to be smashing it with a sledgehammer...!!! Lol. Very good work. Good luck on your journey. Best wishes,
  
• Hi Tony,
  
  I read your website. It's very informative, lots of blog posts and anyone can find information that relevant to his search.
  Beside of priceless content, I like how it's designed- bright, rich of colors, nice images, big headings, enough spaces between small paragraphs, so it's easy to read and it's not boring.
  As a newbie, I'd like to ask you - would you recommend embedding videos from YouTube? Is there any way to stop coming other videos after finishing the main video?
  Thanks for a great example of the website.
• Hi Tony. Here is my honest feedback
  
  Your website is what I call a finished product, man hope I can have a website running as yours soon..
  
  I was even lost in reading several posts and forgotten I was supposed to focus on feedback. Whish
  
  Wish you more success in your business..
  
• hey Tony,
  Thanks for sharing your site and letting me have a quiz.
  You have been at this thing for a lot longer than I am but I am still going to try to provide you with some sort of constructive feedback which I hope will help you improve the site.
  Picture Placement - I would try reduce as much of the white space as possible by centering the big pictures.
  
  I would think changing some of the colours or layout on the sumo CONTACT ME window would make it feel a big less generic.
  
  I find the little social share popups annoying that come up when I hover over a picture.
  
  The single column layout works well (I use it too) but you have got some valuable real estate empty in the footer you could use.
  
  You could also think about add a brief description next to you hyperlinks under the "My Top Recommendations" head. Reason being that I would typically not click on a link unless I knew the nature of the content it was taking me to. (might also give you a chance to differentiate between them too).
• Hi there Tony,
  
  Just visited your site and it's great - so simple but full of content. Appreciate your initiative to include other WA members' articles to increase more your site content. Though it's more awesome if the spacing on some of your posts are a bit balanced as some are empty on the right side. Just a newbie and I've learned a lot from your site. Stay safe and healthy! God Bless!
  
• I hope to make my websites as interesting to look at as this one. Colorful images really capture your attention and make you want to look farther at the content. Great job! The very thing I am trying to do with my audience is capture the attention and keep it there. This is very inspiring.
• They have me give to feedback for your website so I just going to repeat what I said.
  
  Each pages are easy to read and your post is easy to read with enough space in between each line. Over all, I think this website is/will be very successful.
  
  Your website have a lot of interesting content. For right now I don't see anything that seems out of place. It is easy to navigate, each page (in my opinion) has relevant content. I believe you have the right amount of images to content ratio.
  

All of the feedback above was received in the past 4 days so I will now take the time to digest it all, make changes as recommended in some cases and better my audience's experience.

Thank You Friends for the feedback, it's like Gold, only better!