Posts: 107
Name: Roy Dixon
Location: Iowa, same as Kirk
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You have a pretty good idea here, but no focus.
There are some things I like about this site, and some things you may want to address.
I like the colors.
I like the logo (although it seems a little too familiar... is it original?)
The graphics are crisp and clear.
I like the navigation.
Consider for a minute, what the purpose of the first page really is.
You have just a few seconds to grab the viewer's attention. You need to get them interested enough in what you have to offer that they want to see more. Next, they must take you seriously enough to go past the first page and into the guts of your site.
YOUR first page is a little different because in order for the viewer to go to the next page, he or she is required to make a commitment by registering. I know it's not a huge commitment, but you know from personal experience that most people won't take the time to register with a site unless they are really interested.
Give them a reason to WANT to register.
So,why would the average viewer want to register with your site? I think the answer in this case is pretty simple... people want to be a part of something big. "Help Build The World's Largest Human Powered Search Engine" is an excellent proposal. I think you need to build on this to generate enthusiasm.
Right now, the explanation of your site's purpose is rather vague. Look at the sentence in the "About Us" box...
"Page Directory is social search engine and web directories that relies on human participation to index, organize, and review the world wide web and get backlinks from it."
Is your purpose to actually build a human powered search engine? It kind of sounds like it is, but the last part of the sentence sounds more like you're trying to build a directory for the purpose of generating backlinks. Focus on one or the other. There are hundreds of web directories, and most of them are "Human Powered". D-MOZ's tag line is "Help build the largest human-edited directory of the web". If you are trying to compete in the directory game, you are in for some rough competition. Why not focus on the search engine side of things. A human powered search engine sounds much more unique.
You also need to pay attention to your spelling and grammar. Misspelled words and poorly structured sentences destroy your authority. You will not be taken seriously if your writing isn't up to par.
Why not try removing the words "About Us" above the sentence I referred to, and maybe re-write it to say something like:
"Page Directory is the premiere Social Search Engine and Directory. Be a part of our Global Community as we index, organize, and review the web!"
I would also give an explanation of what is involved... "You can choose your level of participation"
Have a button for Site Submission that takes you to a dedicated registration page.
Get rid of the Google ads completely. How can you be taken seriously as an independent authority if you are sponsored by Google?
Take a look at the submissions you already have. How many of them are for SEO companies? Directories? Lawyers? ... If you really want to make a go at a site like this, you need to involve the people that really make the internet work. Average people and the sites they've created.
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