Honestly review my website

[RyansPCRepairs]

Ryan's PC Repairs

Check out the inter-pages.

What do you think:
-Color scheme.
-Site layout (blog posts on right, etc)
-Sales copy
-Graphics.. too little?

Be honest. Don't just follow my critique guidelines, list your own.

 

[tech1]

Your website is okay, I would stay away from using I and use WE instead, it gives the impression to a customer that you have a bigger company and not just a one man band.

 

[Cambridge PC Support]

looks good

but lose the pop-up window and I'd get an email address using your domain name rather than gmail

 

[tech1]

looks good

but lose the pop-up window and I'd get an email address using your domain name rather than gmail

Good point, I hate computer repair companys that use gmail, hotmail, yahoo mail etc, it gives a impression of a unprofessional company.
You have a domain, use the email account and get a a new email address if you still want to keep the gmail email then forward the new one to this.

 

[MendyTech]

Quote from site "If you got a problem but don’t really know what it is, I can still fix it. Is your computer restarting at random, are you stuck at a black screen when you turn it on, or is your computer freezing at a blue screen? I’ll diagnose and troubleshoot your problem." Why is this under the Data Backup Rate, consider coming up with another (additional) title/category.

looks good

but lose the pop-up window

True you can really scare people off with it. The gmail point is valid but I don't think it's as important as the pop-up (as the pop-up right away throws people off).

Overall it's a very solid site! Here wishing you lots of luck!

 

[stevenamills]

Ryan,

I'm a big fan of Thesis. Good choice for a template. I would change the "Blog" menu item to "Computer Tips and Tricks" to match your right column.

I'm not sure the gmail account is a problem, at least not like hotmail or aol, but if you change, I would suggest signing up with google and run your domain email on the gmail engine. Nothing to do with your site, but I'm a big fan.

The map - what is it? If it is your service area I would say so.

There are a few phrase that should be changed, such as "my favorite thing to do is build computers". I'm not sure a customer cares. Maybe you point up the one man show - you get Ryan and not someone that started yesterday.

One of the nicer sites.

 

[Cambridge PC Support]

There are a few phrase that should be changed, such as "my favorite thing to do is build computers". I'm not sure a customer cares.

In fact, imagine looking at a car repair shop's website and seeing the owner put "my favorite thing to do is to build cars"

 

[RyansPCRepairs]

THanks for the honest replies.

I didn't even notice the pop over was in effect--I was going to use this as an opt-in to collect emails for a newsletter or list. Im running a free pc-tuneup over remote admin to hopefully gather customers into my long-term business.

I am trying to play the 'personal' aspect of my business because it is a 1-man business. I read an article somewhere that people respect honest and truthfulness in talking about your own business. I do not question mentioning its just me working.

Thanks for the positive review also.

I don't have a problem with using gmail. I could make a ryan@domainname email addy and forward it to my gmail, but my domain name is long as it is and I prefer using gmail. Lot's of companies use it, I don't see a problem.

Keep being honest guys.

 

[ComputerClinic]

I think its fine to introduce yourself as a one man show. As you said, clients will appreciate the honesty. Before I started using "I" instead of "We" in my advertising, I would always end up in awkward situations with my clients. "How large is your business?" "I am the business..."

I wouldn't use any pop ups at all for anything. Even if its a good offer I always exit out of them because they're just plain annoying. Especially the ones that close with some silly animation. Just have a button to sign up somewhere else in the site.

One more thing. I would lose some of the more personal information. This is a website about your business, not you. When clients go to your site they want to know two things: can this person fix my computer? and how much will it cost? Answer those questions and any other important information and lose the rest. Every element you add to your site detracts from all the other elements. So just stick to whats necessary.

 

[Methical]

Its not very 'eye-catching'. Need some more colour in there dude!

Also noticed; as I checked out a recent post of yours about the keyboard shortcut .. The 'Computer Repair Technician' link takes you back to the home-page?

I'm not really fond of the 'Make any app portable' post for customers either :/

Overrall, nice theme. One of the better ones out there. Just spruce it up a bit dude! Not OTT; but just a tad

Good luck !

 

[Elemdee]

Under the website design page and search engine ranking page, you wrote: "Contact me for a quota."
It should be "quote" not "quota."

Definitely lose the popup and switch the email account as others have said.

 

[Puff]

The site looks nice and well laid out. Not too flashy and easy on the eyes.

gmail.com account?

Probably too much info on the main page. Most people probably won't read it.

Unless you've got some kind of special car with a wrap I wouldn't use that photo. It's just a car with a small magnetic sign.

Something popped up, not sure what it was suppose to be since all I saw was an empty box. Pop ups are annoying.

How to stream ps3 to your computer? People that can get that setup and running are probably not the same people that would be calling for computer repair. If you want to blog then blog about simple **** that your customers would probably need help with.

Also, I agree with what someone else mentioned...change it from blog to computer tips and tricks...something along those lines.

Your main page should give all the information people will need without having to read a whole lot. Leave the links and if they want to explore and read further that's cool.

 

[ComputerClinic]

I love how blunt everyone is on this forum.

No seriously, its actually great to have a place where people give you honest feedback. I ask my family and friends about my site, advertisements, etc. and all I hear is "looks great!", "you're so talented!", "blah blah blah." I'm not looking for praise people, just tell me what I can do better.

 

[delvec]

I think most of the things lacking have already been pointed out-

-replace the "quota" with "quote"s. You fill a quota or make your quote but you give a quote.

-Nix the gmail email and use your domain- if its too long for email then its too long to be your domain name in the first place. Other people use it because they dont have email. Even if its a forwarding- something@yourdoman SHOULD BE what customers see.

-Presenting yourself as a one man operation is OK. Makes sense considering your tagline. However, the Who is Ryan? part. I found out all these things about Ryan except one major thing- What makes me confident that you are QUALIFIED to work on a computer?

-The Blog part needs to be replaced by Computer Tips n Tricks, esp if one of your services is Web Design. This would not give me the confidence in you as a designer.

-Speaking of designing, it also needs to be spiced up a bit. Its just a super generic wordpress theme with a custom header but lacks pizazz. And this is just for the repair part- but you are also advertising webpage design and this would be unacceptable. Your business page as a designer SHOULD be the best page you can do. If you can't make that appealing or interesting- what would you do for me, the potential customer?

And this is something I dont think anyone covered.
-Again, as a designed, you need a portfolio something that shows what youve done or can do.

Its a nice start, you just need to make some improvements.

 

[stevenamills]

.....Its just a super generic wordpress theme with a custom header....

Actually, it's not. He's using Thesis, I believe One of the most powerful, commercial themes available, with a huge array of controls under the hood. A number of large successful sites use it.

Having said that, I can't say you're wrong about the need for "pizazz". Personally, I prefer the clean look and typography he has. Changing the background and adding a multimedia control could certainly punch it up a bit.

I'll bet he does well in the search engines and will improve as the site is tweaked.

[Sorry for the hijack, but we're towards the end and I think it is an important consideration.]

 

[Pc Fixed Right]

Does anyone else use the Thesis them? I kind of want it now.

 

[delvec]

Actually, it's not. He's using Thesis, I believe One of the most powerful, commercial themes available, with a huge array of controls under the hood. A number of large successful sites use it.

Having said that, I can't say you're wrong about the need for "pizazz". Personally, I prefer the clean look and typography he has. Changing the background and adding a multimedia control could certainly punch it up a bit.

I'll bet he does well in the search engines and will improve as the site is tweaked.

[Sorry for the hijack, but we're towards the end and I think it is an important consideration.]

I meant generic looking. You can spice up Thesis w/out affecting the benefits Thesis brings. But most potential customers aren't gonna say- "Alright, he's using Thesis" They aren't gonna know. Sure, it will do well but then what?

 

[Mushin]

Your site works well for the wording and personal nature of you are promoting. That seems to be a strenght for you. Some have said to stay away from I and use We.... In your case.... I would go with the "I"

I did not look at all your site becasue I got excited about something that I will talk about in a bit. But back to suggestions.... the services page is hard to read and should be presented better.

I really like your approach with the free speed optimization..... Nice idea AND a competitive advantage!

AND my favorite feature Appointy! I have always looked for ways to increase the effectiveness of our web site and always looked for ways to reduce or eliminate travel for the cleint when they bring the computer to us or for us when we come to them. What agreat way to maximize time on both sides of the fence AND a great way to implement remote access.

What version of Logme In are you Using?

I think that if you really make people aware of yourself and get them to your site you will be in a great position. The only potential downfall is the ease with wich you implement logmein. IF you are using logmein central or free you have have some minor problems... Rescue may be the best solution.... but if cost is a concern go with free or central and ramp up to rescue.

 

[gabak]

rates

if the user has 100gb in music and video do u chage them 39 dollars any way than the ppl who has 1gb?
u should explain that a little bit more