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Title: new web site
Post by: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 04:26:10
i have just set up a web site for our site what do you think any ideas suggestions , can you leave a message in the guest book so we get higher up in the search engines http://www.recreationstreetallotment.btik.com/
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: Squash64 on October 15, 2009, 06:43:03
I've just had a look at your website - well done! 

You ask for suggestions....

Perhaps more photos would be good.  I always take my camera with me when I go over to ours.  If I take photos of plotholders I always ask permission before I put them on the website.  (almost everyone agrees)
On your 'About Us' page  maybe you could put some 'before' and 'after' photos of the work you have done.

On your Home Page I think it would be more interesting to read about Recreation Street Allotments rather than the history of allotments in general. 

You are using the same site builder that I use for ours.  Have you thought about using a photo of your own allotment site at the top of the pages, rather than the leaves?  If you want to see what I mean, look at www.growit.ik.com   

I am by no means an expert (obviously!) but I think that the more links you have to other sites and the more sites that link to yours will put you higher up the search engines.  I will add a link to your site on mine and maybe you could do the same with ours.



Title: Re: new web site
Post by: little pud on October 15, 2009, 08:15:58
hi, wot site builder is it u use? wouldnt mind doing one for our allotments. thanx
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: Squash64 on October 15, 2009, 08:44:42
Quote from: little pud on October 15, 2009, 08:15:58
hi, wot site builder is it u use? wouldnt mind doing one for our allotments. thanx

It's www.communitykit.co.uk

Very easy to use and best of all - free for community groups and charities!
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: little pud on October 15, 2009, 09:16:19
thank you s quash64.  ;D
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: elvis2003 on October 15, 2009, 09:57:37
lovely website,well done!bet youre chuffed you put all that effort in now!
out of sheer nosiness,what do your members pay 50p a week for?
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: detailista on October 15, 2009, 10:41:25
Quote from: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 04:26:10
i have just set up a web site for our site what do you think any ideas suggestions , can you leave a message in the guest book so we get higher up in the search engines http://www.recreationstreetallotment.btik.com/

The site looks like a great asset to your association, and I envy all the activities you've got planned for next year.

I would suggest getting someone to spell check the entire site for you though, there are numerous spelling mistakes such as amblance, comunity, poly tunle, muinets and so on.



Title: Re: new web site
Post by: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 15:58:05
Quote from: elvis2003 on October 15, 2009, 09:57:37
lovely website,well done!bet you re chuffed you put all that effort in now!
out of sheer nosiness,what do your members pay 50p a week for?
the cash just goes in to the site fund for repairs and stuff
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 16:00:34
Quote from: detailista on October 15, 2009, 10:41:25
Quote from: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 04:26:10
i have just set up a web site for our site what do you think any ideas suggestions , can you leave a message in the guest book so we get higher up in the search engines http://www.recreationstreetallotment.btik.com/

The site looks like a great asset to your association, and I envy all the activities you've got planned for next year.

I would suggest getting someone to spell check the entire site for you though, there are numerous spelling mistakes such as ambulance, comunity, poly tunnel, minuets and so on.


i am carp at spelling but thanks for the feed back and i will get it sorted

Title: Re: new web site
Post by: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 16:04:07
Quote from: Squash64 on October 15, 2009, 06:43:03
I've just had a look at your website - well done! 

You ask for suggestions....

Perhaps more photos would be good.  I always take my camera with me when I go over to ours.  If I take photos of plotholders I always ask permission before I put them on the website.  (almost everyone agrees)
On your 'About Us' Page maybe you could put some 'before' and 'after' photos of the work you have done.

On your Home Page I think it would be more interesting to read about Recreation Street Allotments rather than the history of allotments in general. 

You are using the same site builder that I use for ours.  Have you thought about using a photo of your own allotment site at the top of the pages, rather than the leaves?  If you want to see what I mean, look at www.growit.ik.com   

I am by no means an expert (obviously!) but I think that the more links you have to other sites and the more sites that link to yours will put you higher up the search engines.  I will add a link to your site on mine and maybe you could do the same with ours.




Ann i and trying to get some photos off the plot holders and stuff , how do i get the photo of our site has the back ground tell me more thanks
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: elvis2003 on October 15, 2009, 16:09:00
Quote from: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 15:58:05
Quote from: elvis2003 on October 15, 2009, 09:57:37
lovely website,well done!bet you re chuffed you put all that effort in now!
out of sheer nosiness,what do your members pay 50p a week for?
the cash just goes in to the site fund for repairs and stuff
am i correct in saying they all pay 26 quid a year for this?
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: shaun01 on October 15, 2009, 16:12:48
Ann or is it Betty I'm so confused lol.... fantastic site you have got help me please ;)

how do i get the counter thingy on and stuff ,,,,,, its doing my head in and how do i make it cool like yours  ;D once again thanks Ann Betty  :-*
Title: Re: new web site
Post by: Squash64 on October 15, 2009, 16:28:31
Ann i and trying to get some photos off the plot holders and stuff , how do i get the photo of our site has the back ground tell me more thanks


I will PM you.