Website feedback needed please
 

Hi all;

I've made some changes to my webpage, plus I've added a few things as well trying to make it a little less "boring" and a little more informative. I'm looking to step up to a better website soon and I'd like to have things ironed out as well as possible beforehand.

The link is in my signature below.

I'd really appreciate some feedback and/or suggestions if y'all don't mind. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Eric

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I suggest you lose that bigass advertising banner that says "I'm too cheap to pay Yahoo the $10 to lose the banner". It takes away from a website advertising thousand-dollar carburetors.

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I agree the sales banner needs to go! other than that it is a nice web site.LOOSE THE BANNER! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Bobby

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Eric...The site looks good. I see your competition is advertising in the Yahoo banner thing. If it is only 10 bucks to make it go away, I will pay it. You sold me a carb at a very good price a couple of years back. A little pay back from me!

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Obviously I failed to address one of the key points---getting away from the banner ads. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/crazy.gif

My main concern was/is the layout and the backgrounds. This is the first time I've built/designed a website myself. My original webpage (from 2+ years ago) was designed by someone else and was a total nightmare to update and maintain. As such, this is a learning curve for me, and I want to make it as appealing and user-friendly as I can.

Thanks to those who've replied so far.

Eric

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I just signed up for a premium website.

It'll take a few days to get it set up.

Eric

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Eric...another small suggestion...where it says "Click here for page 2"...possibly put that in yellow...as the blue gets "lost" a bit on the dark background.


Other than that...I like it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Eric...another small suggestion...where it says "Click here for page 2"...possibly put that in yellow...as the blue gets "lost" a bit on the dark background.


Other than that...I like it! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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<font color="blue">Also where it says email ..... otherwise https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif </font>

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Well, they got my site up a little quicker than I'd anticipated, and I spent the better part of the night setting things up again. The link in my signature will now take you to the banner-free version of my website. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

I would like some suggestions or ideas on things you would like to see on the site...maybe something like a "tech tips" page, something along those lines?

I know I need to polish up the click-through links, I'm just trying to figure out a good way to change them. I also changed some of the backgrounds in an attempt to make things a little easier on the eyes.

As a side-note...

I do have one thing planned for the website, but I can't go into too much detail just yet. All I can say for now is it has to do with what should be a rather interesting engine build-up. We'll know for sure when it comes off the dyno. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

And that's all I've got to say `bout that. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Eric

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Looks good. I would put your email link at the top of the page. On my screen at work, I have to scroll down to find the link.

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I like it,looks very well thought out.
How about offering monthly website coupons like:
"Mention customer code CHARLEY and get $20.00 off the reanodzing process" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Nice. I like it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

Check your mail. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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I like it,looks very well thought out.
How about offering monthly website coupons like:
"Mention customer code CHARLEY and get $20.00 off the reanodzing process" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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LOL! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...-I-Have-It.gif &lt;~~~Charley https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

I'm trying to work out the details on some special offers, including a revised flat rate discount for paid sYc members. Y'all have been VERY good to me over the years, and rest assured that won't be forgotten.

Darn good bunch of people `round these parts. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Eric

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Dang, that looks good. Love the detailed walk-through.

I mentioned to my wife that the first customer testimonial is from Chuck. She commented "If he can please Chuck, he must be good". From the mouth of babes, eh?

On a technical note, is there any reason you can't run the carbs (i.e. with fuel) after a rebuild? I received a rebuilt carb once (not yours) that had a pin hole in the float -- it wasn't until the day after I fired it up that the float had sunk to the bottom of the bowl and cranking caused 110 octane fuel to spew out the air horn over my newly plated carb and reskinned intake. Then, to really salt the wound, the carb rebuilder is also the judge and I get dinged for discoloration of the carb. Aaargh!

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Denis;

Thanks. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/smile.gif

Chuck's a great guy and a great customer as well. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

I used to live test carbs before sending them out but I've always been bothered by the fact that sometimes these carbs would sit for weeks, months, or longer before going into service again. Problem is once they've had fuel ran through them it's impossible to get them 100% dry again so the fuel remnants don't turn into varnish and the pumps, power valves, etc. don't harden up. As such I stopped running them live. I do bench test everything now though.

As far as float pinholes, they likely wouldn't show up even if I still live-tested them since they only run for a few minutes. The carb would have to sit full of fuel for a while before the float would start to sink (unless it was a really bad hole which would likely be noticed during assembly anyways).

Obviously I stand behind my work, and if there's ever any problems I'll do whatever it takes to take care of it.

Eric

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As a side-note...

I do have one thing planned for the website, but I can't go into too much detail just yet. All I can say for now is it has to do with what should be a rather interesting engine build-up. We'll know for sure when it comes off the dyno. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

And that's all I've got to say `bout that. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Eric

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Hmmm...I wonder if I know anything about what he's talking about??? Not that I'd ever tell... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

BTW, Eric...I got the package last Friday! All is well...Thanks again! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Absolutly a great web site Eric! I found it to be very informitive and shows first hand the kind of quality work you do. I'd love to have my carb re-plated some day, and when that day comes, rest assured you're my guy! Great web site, I wouldn't change a thing!!

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Bruce;

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

Randy;

Thanks for the kind words, they are definitely appreciated. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Eric

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Eric,
one more thing you might bump your text size up maybe a little for old farts like me to read easier, its just a little tough with the busy background, other than that looks good.

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Bud;

Assuming you're referring to the "FAQ" section of the front page?

I'll bump that up tomorrow.

Eric

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yep, may just be me but its hard to read a little, and I think most of your customers are needing glasses about now, lol https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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I bumped up the text size of the "FAQ" section this morning. Is it more readable now, or do I need to make any of the text bigger still?

Eric

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perfect, faq's are easy to read now. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif