Requesting Website assistance and critique

[Iguide]

Hi Bob:


Your site reflects your talent and patience. Any words I write here will pale to my impression of both. Very Well Done my man.





God Speed

[HDNitehawk]

Very nice site and work Bob.


I could only offer a layman view of the site.


1st on the home page I came to the link that said "Large Birds". To me it sounded somewhat generic and should have said just "Birds" or been specific to the type like "waterfowl" "birds of prey" or something like that. Large Birds just sounded odd.


2nd, this is especially true of some of your landscape photos, they are not labeled or named. If I were buying a print from an artist I would want the artist to name it. A location and description might be nice to.


3rd when I first got to your site I wasn

[bob williams]

1st on the home page I came to the link that said "Large Birds". To me it sounded somewhat generic and should have said just "Birds" or been specific to the type like "waterfowl" "birds of prey" or something like that. Large Birds just sounded odd.

Done, It's now "Birds". as I grow my collection, I will break it down to specific types. Thanks

2nd, this is especially true of some of your landscape photos, they are not labeled or named. If I were buying a print from an artist I would want the artist to name it. A location and description might be nice to.

Work in progress---but you are definitely correct.

3rd when I first got to your site I wasn't sure if it was personal or commercial. The imaging name kind of told me it was commercial. The commercial part defines itself when you look at the gallery and see the Buy option.

I think I fixed this as well, albeit temporary fix until I can customize and HTML page.


Thanks again for your comments.


Bob

[HDNitehawk]

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<p class="MsoNormal"]I really like 8961, #21 under landscapes. The colors of the
plants give it something special. I noticed thought two black specs right above
the mountains. Not sure maybe birds? Or dust? Just thought I would point it out
to you.
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<p class="MsoNormal"]Also where is your link for guided photography tours of The
Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Sanctuary [:P]
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<p class="MsoNormal"]This looks like a great place to shoot, I might want my own
pictures there someday.

[bob williams]

I noticed thought two black specs right above the mountains

They are birds, but stilled need to be removed. In fact, I have several images that need touch-ups which are on the to-do list.--Thanks.

Also where is your link for guided photography tours of The Bosque Del Apache Wildlife Sanctuary

HMMMM, for you, I could arrange something, but it may cost you a few [B] 's . I will let you know that the area adjacent to the Rio Grande river is closed----It seems there have been several mountain lion sitingsin the area. They have even posted restrictions for walking your pets---I thinksomeone's Fido became lunch [:O]

[bob williams]

OK, I have applied some of the suggestions that some of you recommended. I still have to clean up my logo as well as some of the photos and key word info. The "buy" page isn't exactly as I would like it, but I think it will do for now. I also chose not to add the referral coupon to my home page because it didn't want to clutter the look; but, If any one really is considering Zenfolio your more than welcome to use my referral code which is "WBV-3DT-6TR" which will save you 5 bucks. I also tried several other templates with the menu on the top, bottom etc, but I just like the look of this the best. So, Take another look and see if it is an improvement---I am also open to other suggestions.


Thank you all for your help, It really is appreciated.


Bob

[iND]

Can you do sales through this site?

[bob williams]

Can you do sales through this site?
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Absolutely; and you can choose from several venders and products----Including digital/commercial licensing.


Bob

[Bill W]

Bob....I noticed in the ABOUT box you misspelled Canyon de <span style="font-size: medium;"]Chelly.


Some of the suggestions I would have offered have been covered, but on the whole, I like your set up.


One question; why did you choose Zenfolio?


Good luck


Bill

[bob williams]

Bob....I noticed in the ABOUT box you misspelled Canyon de <span style="font-size: medium;"]Chelly

This as a good catch and one that I made many times throughout the site----Thanks Bill for increasing my workload 10 fold [*-)]. I can't believe I did that so many times. Again, good catch.

One question; why did you choose Zenfolio?

Well, I started out trying to build my own webpage from scratch but someone on the forum had mentioned Zenfolio so I checked it out. I started with the 30 day free trial and it just developed from there.I really liked the ease of use, the templates, themes and number of options--and it was just all fairly easy. The more I played with it, the more I liked it and eventually I went with the premium service for the sales packages, storage, support and ability to get rid of the Zenfolio branding on my home page. They also permitted me to use my own URL (Web Address)which only costs me about $6 per year from Go-Daddy. I also really like thier customer service; each time I have sent them an email, they have responded within a couple of hours with useful solutions to my problems--even on Sunday.in fact, they sent me one this morning with how to set upa non-standard page. They also seem to be fairly responsive with customer requests and suggestions for new functionality. They update every couple of months.This is only my first year with them, but I do intend on renewing.


No, Zenfolio did not pay me for the sales pitch, I am just a fan of thier service.


One more thing, If anyone is considering Zenfolio, I am going to put a referral coupon on my page this afternoon--It will save you 5 bucks. (Gees, now Iam asalesman [+o(] )


Hope this answers your question.


Bob