The first thing i need to have changed I see is the information is to low on the page when you click on it. As always, I’m looking for feed back.
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Rob,
Like the colors. But in the main text box, the gray text is harder to read than it should be, because of the similar gray background.
Your Dos and Donts page: Think about doing this in a CSS fashion instead. You'll get search results from using actual text, but nothing from images (search engines don't see them in this context). See this site for some ideas -- http://www.csszengarden.com/
And, because of the way it's set up, if you float over "Don't insist on doing part of the job you are unqualified for", you don't see the last bit. (the line about the drywall). Better to use some kind of anchor system here and let readers scroll up and down if the content is that long.
The whole site loads slowly for me. Could be my connection, but there's nothing on the face of the site that should be running slowly. Maybe it's your host? Or the CMS engine (http://www.cmsmadesimple.org) you are using.
Last thing. Pictures here would go a long way. Not just on your gallery page, but interspersed through the content, too. And when you put them in, cut them down to the size you actually want to use. Don't rely on the program to resize them for you. Because it's still taking the time to load the full-sized image; and what's squished down loses it's sharpness. See the page with your photo. You've got it set to run at 350px × 250px, but it's loaded at 560px × 400px and scaled down from there. Just resize it yourself at 350 x 250 and load it to the server/CMS.
Hope that's helpful.
Best,
Steve
thanks for the feed back.
It loads quick for me. Pictures are coming & will be on the front page too. The archy I work with alot is also a photographer & some of the shots I want are his designs. BOth our schedules have been nuts but there should be pics on there in a week or two. "this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
There’s a stray HTML comment close marker in the “Displaying News Module” area.
You can’t nest HTML comments. You should remove the first <!-- and the last -->
Also, when you’re on a page, its indicator in the sidebar does some goofy stuff with line heights.
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Otherwise, it looks like a pretty good start. Pictures will help.
I agree the text on the grey background is a little hard to read. Not bad, but could be better.
I like the colors. A bit odd, but it doesn't look cutsie. Looks commercial.
I like the label "Pretty pictures". informal.
Do's & Don'ts didn't do anything ... is thay why it's called don't?
Oh man, you have got to get a picture of a movie star. Ow that hurts the eyes! :)
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Edited 7/29/2008 8:58 pm ET by FastEddie
ain't I pretty enough?
"this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
As always, I'm looking for feed back.
OK, I'll take you at your word. For some reason or other I had you pegged as the guy who ignores constructive feedback, while arguing against every good suggestion point-by-point. Musta had you confused with someone else. So anyhoo, here's my take on your website.
1: Good on yer for having a website. The day is coming, and its not far off, when a website will be as basic a sign of being serious about business as a business card once was. And I like the clean, no-nonsense look.
2: Get rid of tabs that link to this: "more information coming soon." Once you get the page up, then put the tab back. This is just irritating.
3: Make your contact info. on the left margin bigger - them are some tiny little letters.
4: You said, We build restaurants, bars, and medical space (and other stuff, too).
I'd say We build restaurants, bars, medical space, and other stuff too. This is because "and medical space and other stuff too" is one too many ands and I think you don't need the second one and I also think you could keep the second one if you get rid of the first one and put a comma there. =)
5: You said: At Rehmodeling, we are build-out specialists.
We take empty buildings, and turn them into lively restaurants. We convert bland offices into functional medical space. We start with worn out watering holes and create comfortable pubs, hot nightspots, or popular bar and grills.
We can take your old space or your new space, and turn it into whatever your business model requires…and anything your heart desires.
I'd say At Rehmodeling we are build-out specialists. (I eliminated an unnecessary comma).
We take empty buildings and turn them into lively restaurants. (there goes another unnecessary comma). We convert bland offices into functional medical space. We start with worn out watering holes and create comfortable pubs, hot nightspots, or popular bar-and-grills. (I made bar and grills into one word, bar-and-grills, otherwise it sounds odd because bar is singular and grills is plural).
We can take your old (or new) space and turn it into whatever your business model requires…and anything your heart desires. (I condensed the sentence, and axed another comma)
6: You said: The Rehm Way
The Rehm way is to work collaboratively with you, the architect, and the designer to make sure the job is done in a way that meets or exceeds your business model, your expectations, your timeline, and all legal and zoning requirements, plus, fits within your budget.
How do we do this? Communication and experience. When we see something in the plans that could create a challenge, we bring it up. When something unexpected looks like it might cause a delay, we let you know. When you make a request that will take the job off schedule or over budget, we’ll make sure you clearly understand and agree to the impact before we make the change.
The more we collaborate and the better we communicate, the more you will be satisfied with your new space.
I'd say: The Rehmoldeling Way
The Rehmodeling way is to work collaboratively with you, your architect, and your designer to make sure your job is done in a way that meets or exceeds your expectations (and all legal and zoning requirements), plus fits within your budget.
How do we do this? Communication and experience. Our experience allows us to identify potential challenges and delays that could impact your job. Our communication skills allow us to keep you constantly in the loop and informed over every one of these potential issues. That way, you can make informed decisions without unpleasant surprises at the end of the job.
The Rehmodel formula is this: collaboration + communication = greater job satisfaction for all involved.
7: You said: When you work with Rehmodeling, you work with Rob Rehm.
As the hands-on owner of the company, Rob will be your sales guy, project manager, superintendent, and more. Not to say that he’ll do the entire job himself; there will be plenty of other experienced craftsmen and tradesmen working on your job. But Rob will be your sole point of contact.
He will coordinate efforts with your architect and designer. He’ll be the one working on your behalf for permits and during inspections. He’ll oversee and check each aspect of every job to ensure it meets or exceeds expectations.
Over his career, Rob has had a variety of different jobs within the construction field. From waterproofing basements and selling windows, to being an on-air remodeling expert and building a 10,000-sq-ft opulent seafood buffet restaurant, there is little that Rob hasn’t done.
And there’s almost nothing he won’t do to make sure that you get the medical space, restaurant, bar, office, or other space that you need.
I'd say: As the hands-on owner of Rehmodeling, I'd like to be your go-to guy on your next project. I'll be your sales guy, project manager, superintendent, and more. My experienced craftsmen and tradesmen will bring the force of their talent to bear on your project, but I promise to be your sole point of contact, simplifying your life and clarifying accountability.
I'll coordinate efforts with your architect and designer. I'll work on your behalf for permits, and during inspections. I'll make it my mission to oversee and check each aspect of every job to ensure that it meets or exceeds your expectations.
Over my career, I've had a variety of different jobs within the construction field. From waterproofing basements and selling windows, to being an on-air remodeling expert and building a 10,000-sq-ft opulent seafood buffet restaurant, there isn't much you can throw my way that I haven't seen before.
And more importantly, there’s almost nothing I won’t do to make sure that you get the medical space, restaurant, bar, office, or other space that you need.
CaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
OK, I'll take you at your word. For some reason or other I had you pegged as the guy who ignores constructive feedback, while arguing against every good suggestion point-by-point. Musta had you confused with someone else. So anyhoo, here's my take on your website.
Just thought I would point out............it makes you look like yer looking for a fight. And I do take any suggestions into consideration. Bear in mind it's meant to reflect me, not some one else.
With that said, I am taking a look at your ideas. I think the small type on the margin for contact info does need looked at. I want the site to be easy to read & follow. the lack of pictures has been an issue. the consensus has been to build it ready for the pictures so the tab went in. No question I need to get them.
The and is an extra AND I think it will go. Maybe. "this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
Just givin' my 2 cents worth because ya asked - use what you can, and ignore the rest. View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
I appreciate it, It's what I was asking for. I have no illusions of not getting honest feed back here."this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
Hey Rob I do 95% of my work in the Upper Arlington area,if your interested in a framing crew or need any trim work lets talk.
Mike, the majority of our framing is with steel studs. There is some call for wood in commercial but not that often. How big of a project can you take on? I let some stuff go by simply because I don't have additional crews I know & trust. you drive up from chillocothe every day?"this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
Yep most everyday for over ten years now. love where i live but not alot of the high end work around here. I start a new project in UA monday and will be there for quite some time would love to meet you and maybe have lunch show you what i do and what i'm all about.Any chance you going to peach fest? I may drive over just for sat.
Missing peachfest. I'm taking my first vacation in 7 years then. Later in the month would be good for lunch. How are you with lay in ceilings? I have aboaut 20,000 sqft to give a price on. Did I mention it's only about 30 feet up in the low places?"this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
I'm sure we can handle it. Lets talk when you get back from vacation. Enjoy it!
Rob,
I chimed in once when you asked about your business cards. The "other stuff stuck" out like a sore thumb to me.
Now that I've read your website, the "other stuff" seems to fit well. You have a very casual, comfortable demeanor when you write - I like it. With all of the other information you provide on the site, it backs up the "other stuff" very well.
I'm still not sure you should have it on your cards though (my apologies for the thread drift). If your site is my first impression of you, I like it. If your card is my first impression, I might not give it a second chance.
Other than that, the site looks good. I like the colors but it needs more pictures (as if you didn't already know that)
And always when someone asks for a site critique, take heed to the advice of FatRoman. He is the Man!
Joe
Oh goody, a website review. My favorite topic. Hopefully you may want to use some of my suggestions because if you don't it will just be a pretty website with nobody looking at it. I recall a few years ago some guys didn't really want to get business from the web because they were swamped. Is that still the case?
If not you need a stinking title tag that works. I've said this time and time again but rarely does anyone integrate it. Instead of me blabbering, view this YouTube video and listen to the guy. I sat next to him at a geeky webmaster convention about five years back, before he was known as the go to Google guy and all that stash that came with it in the public stock offering. Learned an enormous amount of stuff.
Forget the title tag thingie for now...try this... it's in there somehwere.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=matt+cutts+title+tag&search_type=&aq=f
Hopefully you may want to use some of my suggestions because if you don't it will just be a pretty website with nobody looking at it.
Nothing like a little self-aggrandizing."Put your creed in your deed." Emerson
"When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it." T. Roosevelt
The content is in the right place if javascript is disabled and the window is wide enough. With javascript enabled, the width of your page wrapper is too narrow and the content wraps.
I'm no html expert, but I can't figure out where you specify the background colors for the top and the left navigation!
Rebeccah
Have you made any changes?
"Put your creed in your deed." Emerson
"When asked if you can do something, tell'em "Why certainly I can", then get busy and find a way to do it." T. Roosevelt
NOt yet, but we do think we have the location of the print issue solved. Maybe."this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com