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Dec 03, 2010 23:27 |  #1

As I am sure some of you know I have had a nice amount of seniors this year and hope to have more next year so I have created a site dedicated to seniors to target my market closer. What I am asking is for input on ways to improve my new site and do you think it appeals to seniors or the high school kids. Thanks for all your help and I look forward to hearing your comments.

www.akseniors.net (external link)

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Dec 03, 2010 23:43 |  #2

As soon as I opened it up, the first image that showed was girl in a bridal gown.

Took 11 seconds to get to the slideshow.

I would have the pictures appear first, and then the text. draw me in with your stunning images (minus the bridal shot).

Great, great pictures.


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Dec 03, 2010 23:53 |  #3

If you're going to try and attract seniors via the search engines (Google), then you really need to re-do some things. Right now, your title tag, "AK Photography - Logansport, IN - 46947 - 1-574-398-1231" says nothing about what you do. People are not going to search for your name or your phone number. People will search for your location and what you do.

Also, you're using Flash, so search engines will have a tough time finding your site. Your description metadata tag right now says "Creative senior portrait photography. Trendy, modern, cutting edge, the photographer for you." Who cares. You need to include your town/state and what you do.

Read my SEO for the Photographer in my sig. ;)

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Dec 04, 2010 00:06 |  #4

It's fitting for your site BUT using copywrited music can get you in trouble. You should use Royalty Free Music.


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Dec 04, 2010 01:20 as a reply to  @ Mike R's post |  #5

Good point on flash. How many seniors have Ipads and Iphones. wont play the flash, they will move on.


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Dec 04, 2010 10:31 as a reply to  @ stillinamerica's post |  #6

Thanks everyone however its not a bridal dress its a homecoming dress :)


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Dec 04, 2010 12:57 |  #7

I think it takes way too long to load, both the initial flash site and galleries wherein.


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Dec 04, 2010 16:19 as a reply to  @ Luxury's post |  #8

Luxury it must be your internet connection because it doesn't take long for me when I access it. It comes right up no problem.


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Dec 04, 2010 17:13 |  #9

I noticed you changed your title tag, which is good. I still suggest adding your location on your description metadata tag, especially since you have have no text on your home page, well exept for this: "please disable any popup blockers
minimum recommended screen resolution: 1024 x 768 px.
this site requires Flash Player 8 or later.

GET FLASH PLAYER"


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Dec 12, 2010 19:34 |  #10

Haha, AK, I think you were right. Had a look at it again today and it loaded much faster.

Must have been someone on one of the other computers streaming something. Anyways, Kudos.

ALSO

Might want to change CLINETS to CLIENTS.

Should be a quick fix :P


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