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Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


I recently gave some advice to another member on how he could improve his website so no its my turn. I would appreciate any and all constructive criticism concerning my website. Let me have it don't hold anything back!!! Thanks for all responses.


Real Estate Investor · Portland, Oregon


Very professional and easy to navigate .... things to consider:
1) provide testimonials to add credibility
2) include an 'about us' section - personalize it so folks can relate and understand why you're good at what you do
3) blog or maybe an article detailing current events in your real estate market
I like the overall layout and color scheme. :D


Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


Thanks Ted for the feedback. You made some really valid suggestions. I defiantly can see your point when it comes to the "about us" section and also the blog or article section will give the client a peek inside current market trends. I will get to work on both area.


Real Estate Investor · Weston, Florida


Just a quickie...

Make sure you have your copyrights and etc on the bottom of each page!

Some find it mundane, but it gives it a more professional feel. Plus, you don't want people taking your content.


BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado


Having a copyright notice won't prevent people from taking your content, Tiger. The irony about people stealing content is that EVERY content thief we've dealt with would publish a copyright notice on their site, indicating that the content they stole is their copyright.

It is important to have, but it won't stop the bad guys.

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Real Estate Investor · Weston, Florida


Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought the copyright gave you the right to take legal action against someone that infringes upon it.

Not having it is basically saying your info is up for grabs.


Real Estate Investor · Wheat Ridge, Colorado


Sure it gives you legal rights. Enforcing those rights by filing, fighting, and winning a lawsuit is a completely different matter.

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Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


Thanks guys I will speak with my web designer and check it out. Josh and John what did you guys think about my website?


BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado


Did you pay for someone to design the site or did you do it yourself, Ty?

First off, you should never use a black background with white text. It makes it difficult to read.

Otherwise, I couldn't find anywhere on the site where you focus your investments. What part of the country are you based? What city?

Fill me in a bit here and we'll see what we can do for you . . .

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Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


Thanks Josh,
but in the very first sentence on the home page it says"GlobalOne Real Estate Consulting & Management LLC is a corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia."

And later in the same paragraph it says ..." that not only provides services in Atlanta, but on a nationwide level as well."

What other suggestions do you have as far as me identifying my market? Should I dedicate a whole page about the Atlanta market and its trends?

Yes I would greatly appreciate any help you can offer.


BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado


Ty -
I fixed the link in your sig to activate it for you. That said, the fact that I couldn't find it speaks to a usability issue. If I couldn't find it (and I was looking), I'm sure others have the same problem.

In looking at the text, you talk about your company and what it does. What you should be talking about it how your website can help people with their problems/needs.

I'd also lose the quotes from famous people and replace them with testimonials from real people.

That's a start . . .

BTW - Did you build it or did you pay someone?

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Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


Josh, Thanks for fixing the link for me I was unsure on the right way to get that done.

Im not sure what you mean by a usability issue. Are you speaking about me identifying my market or the website itself?

I felt that I was helping people with their needs such as client consultation,loan origination, project management etc. Can you give me some examples of you what you mean?

Point taken on famous people quotes.

Im sorry Josh you asked me if I built the site or paid for it the last post. I paid for it to be done by a designer in India through Elance. He is a wonderful guy very easy to work with and very professional. I can forward his contact info if you need it.

Thanks for the suggestions.


Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


Josh,

BTW- I paid the designer $150 and its hosted by godaddy


BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado


I was more curious if you paid someone a ton of money to make it, as there are some problems I see with SEO and otherwise. These things, if corrected, can help you and your site get seen.

When I talk about usability, I mean making it easier for your users to use the site - that includes reading the text, etc.

While you may be helping people with their needs, if they can't get through all that text to find out what you do, they aren't going to get any help, right?

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Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


Josh,
I would appreciate any suggestions you can make concerning the SEO. When the guy designed the site we never spoke about SEO which I know very little about so I know there are some issues.

I am seriously considering changing the black background for better visibility. Also Im looking into reducing the amount of text making it easier to see what it is I have to offer.

What exact suggestions do you have concerning the SEO. I appreciate the help.


BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado


Do you know how to edit the website files? For starters, you need to edit your title tag and you'll also need to add some META tags. Any designer should do that standard, but I guess they didn't in this case.

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Real Estate Investor · East Aurora, New York


White text on a black background is a big readability issue for most people.

The other major issue with your website is keywords. I don't know what your purpose is, but you will not attract much organic traffic from the SE's with the keywords you are using.


Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, Georgia


Hey Josh, I have no idea on how to do that but I will send an email to my designer right now and see what he knows. I can only guess that the reason he did not address this is because I did not ask. I will check into it a little further and I might have to find someone else to deal with.

Paul- My purpose is to assist investors/homebuyers by offering a variety of services ranging for loan origination to tenant placement in the Atlanta market. I will also speak with the designer about keywords.

Guys thanks for your help. I guess you get what you pay for. I thought I got a deal.


BiggerPockets Founder · Denver, Colorado


Let us know once you make some updates and we'll have another look for you.

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Real Estate Investor · Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Try not to use the stock pictures. It makes the site look like every other person who used stock pics.




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