Now you know why receiving feedback is so important, let's look at how we can each really make a difference to other WA members.
This is quite simple really, we all use the internet and we all know what we like.
Just because you are a newbie here at Wealthy Affiliate doesn't mean you don't have something to contribute. Of course course you do!
How to Give Quality Constructive Criticism
1. Take note of your first impression upon arriving at a website. Just what you feel. Is there something in particular that you like or dislike?
2. Click around a bit and see where you go, does everything flow easily, does anything interest you? Does anything irritate you?
3. Have YOU learned anything recently that this person can easily implement to make their website better?
It really is as simple as this. Just give a small amount of feedback on the main things that stood out for you.
Say it in a nice way of course and in a way that is helpful to the website owner, because this is the entire point of this exercise isn't it?
I like to firstly tell the website owner what I really liked most, what stood out for me. This helps the website owner know what really is good and what stands out. It shows what his/ her strengths are, what he/ she can build on and bring out more.
This is important. But remember if you only mention these points and nothing constructive it will come across as shallow and useless which it is not!
But really put some thought into this because it is as important as the negatives. Thoughtless, empty positives are useless and serve no purpose at all.
Then for the constructive criticism... just explain what you didn't like and why. If you have learned something new and you can see how this website owner can easily implement it then share that.
Don't give too much feedback at once either, I am sure that everyone here has a to do list like mine.
Give the person enough to "chew on" for now, some points that stand out immediately for you that they can work on now, something that can make a big difference right now.
It was great to see your training available. Took a few notes for the future and to remind me each time going forward with reviewing.
Thank you for your insight, cautions and personal view. Duly noted. :)
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Thanks, Art
Thanks for the great training. I am working my way through all of yours. I really like the professional way you have your image tucked in. I have SO much to learn.
You mentioned looking at people's websites. Is there a list of your websites or youtube channels somewhere on WA?
Tech part aside.
Vasbyt boere and I hope things are going well for you.
I am as South African as koeksusters, but live in the UK.
Take care,
Rose
You can find my websites listed in my profile as well as my Youtube channel :)
I am so glad you are enjoying my training here. I really would love to find the time to create more.
Don't you miss SA? I would never be able to move to another country!
I have a long way to go on my website, but I want to make sure that my content is for REAL people and if I am gaining their trust through my content.
I wish there was a comment box I could write in to ask for specific areas I want feedback in, instead of just "content".
I am definitely going to take your advice. Thank you for sharing.
I am on Course 3, Lesson 1 and before I move on I would love to know if my website is meeting the following criteria:
“This is a people business and you are dealing with REAL people.
REAL people are coming to your site.
REAL people are reading your content.
REAL people are going to take action if they trust yet.”
So, I would love to know if my content connects with REAL people. I don’t want to sound too “matter of fact”. Thanks again!
Your website is written for real people, so if that is the specific feedback you are looking for you are on the right track for sure. And I wouldn't just say that. I had a look at a good few articles.
Just a note, there are some menu items that are empty, Your menu item store homemade food is either not working or you haven't added anything into the drop down menu?
A whole stack of your recipes for stage 1 grain, stage 2 grain etc there is no page to be found. I am assuming you know these are empty?
This is not good for visitors when they arrive, plus if people click around and there are no pages existing this can negatively impact your ranking.
Best to only add pages when you have the content for them :)
I would really advise you add an about me widget to your side bar...if you are wanting to focus on being real and connecting with your audience that is a great way to start. I'm not sure if your theme comes with an about me widget or not but you can check that out. If it doesn't you can get a plugin for one.. like Ultimate Widgets Light.... that's what I've used on my one website.
I made the following changes:
I removed everything from the menu that isn't complete and I will add those pages to the menu as I go.
I moved my About Rachel page to the far left of my menu bar.
I added the About Rachel to the top of my side bar.
Do you think moving the About Rachel to the far left of my menu was a good move or do you think I should have left it to the far right of the menu?
I can't thank you enough!
It is a pleasure. I think add your about page to the far right.
My reasoning is that your most NB pages should be on the right, that is where people look first.
People will always look for your about page anyway. Did you know it will be one of your highest viewed pages?
http://smallonlinebusinessopportunity.com/how-to-write-about-page/
