Wanted: Website Review DIY Hardwood Flooring

[pbryd]

I've been busy the last couple of days putting a new site together.

I just need to write a small fitting guide and it's done.

Comments welcome

DIY Hardwood Flooring

 

[pbryd]

Not a single comment? out of 45 views.

hmmm

I don't know whether that's good or bad lol

Phil

 

[lhw455]

I like it, really well laid out mini site and I like the colour scheme. On the fitting page, there appears to be missing information, as the text ends abruptly.

 

[pbryd]

Thanks for your comments,

I have to finish that text for that page, I was hoping to be able to get some kind of sponsor for that page and get some unique copy from a supplier typed up.

Looks like I'll have to do it myself tho.

 

[lhw455]

Did you do the design yourself? I see it's not Wordpress. Are you seeing much traffic? Also forgot to mention, I really like the calculator, nice touch.

Two other points - I would replace the short URL you're using (tidd.ly I think) and also the direct links and use a simple php redirect, I guess most people wouldnt notice, but I like it when the links are from the site URL itself. Second, the Wickes dark wood and special offers link take me to the main Wickes page, I would expect to see dark wood and special offers when I click those links.

Actually, thought of something else, the Getting Started link is to me more about benefits, the calculator page is to me more about getting started.

 

[pbryd]

Yes it's my own design/work. I've tried using wordpress in the past but found it easier to just make the thing from scratch for a small site like this.

The site is rand new and has no natural traffic yet.

I'm working on some PHP projects for another site, I think I'll have a look at these PHP re-directs you've mentioned.

I'll look at changing the pages and have

home - as is
benfefits - current getting started page contents
getting started - measuring, tools, suppliers
calculator -as is
fitting - add copy to finish

Thanks for you critique

p.s. the site stemmed from my diy laminate website

Big difference between the sites, now I'm at uni learning design skills and I think it shows lol

 

[lhw455]

You can also an .htaccess redirect, this may be easier - I used a php file for each of my links similar to this page http://www.webconfs.com/how-to-redirect-a-webpage.php (i kept them all in a sub-directory to they're easier to manage)

Good luck!

 

[pbryd]

You can also an .htaccess redirect, this may be easier - I used a php file for each of my links similar to this page http://www.webconfs.com/how-to-redirect-a-webpage.php (i kept them all in a sub-directory to they're easier to manage)

Good luck!

Thanks for the heads up on those php redirects.

I've read the article and put them to use on a new site i'm working on.



new site is North East Used Cars

much appreciated, it does look at more professional.

 

[ngovgroup]

Your site is wonderful. You have an online calculator that enable customers to know how many pack of woods they need for their flooring. I think your customers will surely love this service.

 

[freebiejeebies]

nice layout, not sure if it is still under construction or not but there is nothing in the instructions section.

 

[pbryd]

nice layout, not sure if it is still under construction or not but there is nothing in the instructions section.

Yes, still needs a bit of work done.