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Old 01-24-2007, 10:59 AM Please Give me a real critisism
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Please review my math site: www.mathsupporter.com
I want to know how can I improve my site to get listed in the top positions of search engines

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Old 01-24-2007, 12:50 PM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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well i skimmed through the site and the only thing that bugged me really was the header,i would suggest doing one of the lil header contests on here, those guys do some nice work, the header just reminded me of one of them old school glow scripts they had running around,

1 last thing i would find a way to get your point out quicker, had to read it to see what the site is about, maybe if yah mess with the header toss a slogan in it aswell like "one on one math help" so people know what it is right away, wife would prolly liked the site a week ago before she dropped her math class for another psych class
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Old 01-24-2007, 01:52 PM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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You asked specifically about search engines.

First off, the code fails validation as XHTML 1.0 Strict, as defined in the page header. Fix that, either by conforming to the strict, or changing it to transitional, or whatever you need to do to comply with some web standard.

You're already listed on Google, so no need to go submitting. (Personally, I'm not too bothered with the other search engines. If you're not listed on DMOZ, make a plan to get listed.)

Make sure you research your keywords and include them in your text. If i was looking for help with maths, I would search for "Math Help" or perhaps "Help With Mathematics". As guidance, see what Google comes up with when you search for "Math Help", then go to the top 5 sites and have a look at what they do different. In my honest opinion, few people will search for "Math Support" as such.

You can also try basic SEO. Specifically, links in from quality related sites, and links out to quality related sites. Link exchanges with quality sites, if they're willing, is a good way to get started.

I was just going to suggest you include your qualification for giving this service, but I see you did that in your "About Me" section. Perhaps try to work some of it into your main page. A friend of mine always says: "People are inherintly lazy." So if you're selling a service, make it as easy as possible for the most lazy of them to want what you can give.
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Old 01-25-2007, 12:33 AM Re: Please Give me a real critisism algebraic identities
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I like how the site is simple. I wouldn't change the header. Yes, it does look like a cheap header but it is effective.

I am currently still in school so I can give you some advice on the site. The website is very nice. Most people that search for math help want the answer right then and there. The tutoring feature is a nice touch. However, I would change your "Math Help" area. when you go to Math Help -> Algebra -> Algebraic Identities i see that you have image examples. This is really nice, BUT it doesnt do any good if they don't see where everything goes or the steps. I think your best bet would be to show the work of the problem because they can get the problem and answer from there book (in my book you can get the odd answers).

I hope this helps, keep me updated on this if you can I love the idea
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Old 01-25-2007, 01:26 AM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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Thanks for your comments.
Some of my friends adviced me to change the contents of the home page. how can I present my content more creatively. Also, I don't know much about HTML. I am using a site builder software so that I can edit math symbols with word easily.
what are the HTML errors? How important is this with SEO?
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Old 01-25-2007, 01:25 PM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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Hi

My comments are:

I don't like the header/logo. Grey is an awful drab colour. Enough people think maths is boring without you giving it a worse reputation with that heading! Also the texture you have used behind the wording "Math Supporter", looks like crumpled toilet roll.

The about me page looks like a document in WORD.

When I flicked from one page to another, it looked like I was on the same page, I didnt realise I had moved from where I was. Wheres your picture, About Me should have a picture on there especially if people are asking your advice. If you are not good looking, use one of Brad Pitt.


On the positive side it looks clean, and simple BUT to summarise it looks flat, boring and not very exciting.

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Old 01-25-2007, 02:18 PM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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You asked about checking for HTML errors. I ran you home page through the W3C validator and found that 86 errors were reported. A number of these were caused by you putting a space before the closing tag when trying to self close an element. ( the correct form is ...../> not ..../ >, ie there is no space between the / and >).
I would suggest that you go to http://validator.w3.org/detailed.html and run the test yourself as you will get more information than I can give you here.
If you need more help PM me and I will try my best.
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Old 01-25-2007, 04:00 PM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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Exciting? Want some party hat graphics?

You're welcome to PM me as well if you need further info on the HTML.

It's your website, you come up with the creativity, and we'll sit back and comment until we're blue

I don't have a problem with the logo. Grey (or silver) goes well with blue. It's perhaps not terribly exciting, but it does the job.

How important is web standards on a website? How important is 10 in x + 8 = 10?
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Old 01-26-2007, 01:58 AM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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My comments are:

I don't like the header/logo. Grey is an awful drab colour. Enough people think maths is boring without you giving it a worse reputation with that heading! Also the texture you have used behind the wording "Math Supporter", looks like crumpled toilet roll.

The about me page looks like a document in WORD.

When I flicked from one page to another, it looked like I was on the same page, I didnt realise I had moved from where I was. Wheres your picture, About Me should have a picture on there especially if people are asking your advice. If you are not good looking, use one of Brad Pitt.


On the positive side it looks clean, and simple BUT to summarise it looks flat, boring and not very exciting.

Sorry.
I received lot of reviews from other sites also. Nobody complained about color and logo.
And for the inclusion of a photo, it is a good idea. And about 'Good looking' matter, the criteria for determining one's beauty vary from person to person. If you are interested I will send you a photo, and then you decide I am good looking or not.

Lastly, why sorry... I didn't understand why you said sorry.
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Old 02-09-2007, 12:56 AM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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Old 02-09-2007, 05:51 PM Re: Please Give me a real critisism
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Neat idea. Also, free quotes are nice but you should give some examples of some of your past quotes so people can have an idea what it will cost.
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