At last I have some pictures on my web site. IN theory the site is “done”.
Comments?
in a previous post ( I forget which one,) I mentioned using note cards tied to the do’s & don’ts section of the site at my booth. That one didn’t work so well. When it did work almost every one asked what a “don’t ” was.
I have a picture of the booth half way through a tear down attached to this post. It has seemed to be pretty effective in the 2 shows I’ve been in.
“this dog may be old but he ain’t cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone.”
Lattimore
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Just some quick notes here:
-- not enough space on the right (text goes to the edge of the screen)
-- couldn't get the photos to stay open after the mouse button leaves the thumbnail image
-- you might want to include if you also did the designs or worked with someone else(a common architectural practice)
-- include a project list of your past jobs
-- more photos, more photos, more photos
Way cool though. Easy to navigate, and i like the sparse modern style.
who is your webhost?
Aside from the pics...off topic but...
I'd stay away from the type of setup (note cards)you have on the http://www.rehmodeling.com/dodonts.html page if you ever desire any search engine traffic. Essentially they look at that page as being blank except for the navigation on the left hand side of the page. Below is the only stuff they'll pick up not including the title.
HOMEPAGEPRETTY PICTURESTHE REHM WAYROB REHMDOs and DON'TsCONTACT USLINKSContact Rob Rehm: 3106 Olentangy River Rd. Delaware, Ohio 43015
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It depends on what you're looking to achieve. Granted it looks cool, but who will ever see it? I had a problem with the pics too. Yes more pics the better:)
Web host is godaddy"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 like your format. Very easy to navigate. Did you do the design or did you hire it done?
Naive but refreshing !
i paid for it as well as logo design, invitations (open houses),booth design etc. Alot of branding stuff. It wasn't cheap but then I thought it a bargain for what I got.
http://www.42fish.com is who did the work. "this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
Looks good, I like the "other stuff" line in quotes. I think that solved some of the earlier discussions.
When I mouse over the picture on the home page, the tag shows up as "anime". Is that what you meant it to say?
newp, that needs to go. I hadn't noticed, I was just happy the pictures were changed to let you see them."this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
Hi Rob-- more photos as you get them... close up detail shots...art shots, shots with happy people chewing on exotic things.
"that he’ll do the entire job himself" probably isn't the best statement.
Try, "Rob will supervise and even have a hand in everything that is built on your site--and most importantly accept responsibilty for it all too".
Just a thought though, there are very few ARchitects surfing the web for contractors compared to doctors seeking an experienced builder, or folks looking for contractors with experience building the type of restaurant they are planning...
How about finding an archy or 3 that could accept extra projects and looking for projects to help them through the design process as well. Your experience with budgets may just be what the planning process could use.
Good Luck Rob-- and welcome to the web.
L
ps, nobody, NOBODY can be bothered to fill out those forms. Simply put your email address on every page of the site in a visible position. Have contact us open up as an email.
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Edited 11/19/2008 8:44 am ET by Lawrence
thanks Lawrence. i do have an archy I work with alot and may have another one coming. I agree we need to change the verbage about me doing everything.
The website really isn't meant to generate leads, it's a sales tool. there is more information there than I will be able to put in a brochure without turning it into a book. we considered a disc but decided against it, the tend to get damaged, used as frisbees or tossed. My cards are unique and direct to the website. The give aways I use at trade shows (no residential) are a squirt gun & high end wine opener that also direct to the website.
It will still be afew months till I know how well this is working. I fully expect to tweak the system several times."this dog may be old but he ain't cold. And he still knows how to bury a bone."
Lattimore
http://www.rehmodeling.com
Actually, I like the picture of you. You appear to be a solid person, but one who is open to talk to. Good photo that advertize yourself - which is a big part of what you are selling.
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I like the pics.....
It would be impressive to see the plans you worked from, side by side with the finished product, to show how really complex some of that work is.