Thanks for that. OWG is the chief reviewer await his reviews but if the site is excellent I will write a blog about it, that will help generate more backlinks and traffic for you

Originally Posted by lbnet

Do you want your code reviewed for errors or improvements?

A: No


How important is usability?

A: Very. Site must be very easy to use and understand.


Design
Do you want design suggestions?

A: I would like comments on the design and usability, as well as any possible improvements which would make the site more user friendly and attractive towards UK based consumers and advertisers.

The problem that I see, without ever looking at your site: (I mean this in the best possible way)

You don't want your code reviewed, yet you say that usability is very important. Usability begins with proper coding. Why wouldn't you want a full review of your efforts? It's actually quite easy to comply with the standards, and when you do, you increase the usability of your site. If their are problems in the coding of the site, suggestions on improving those errors will help to improve your sites value to the consumer.

I don't think i understand?

There is very little in terms of coding on the site and all the links work.

I didn't want to waste anyones time.

Thank for the comment though.

I think the little coding even if its just simple HTML can benefit from quick verification with recognised standards authorities such as World Wide Web Consortium to ensure not missing tags etc little things like this actually play a significant role in your ranking by search engines.

Ok, no problem.

Whatever helps!

I am removing the anti-right click code now so you can view site code.

Thanks for your help.

All comments are much appreciated.

nice design but there's nothing ont he index page to tell me what its about.

add in a short paragraph between the categories and the top banner briefly describing the site.

Ah yes, i knew about this issue when making the site.

The text didn't seem to fit with the design of the index page, so i made an 'about us' page instead.

I think what i am really trying to get at is a different point of view on the operation of the site rather than it's design.

For instance:

1) Why would/wouldn't you advertise on the site?

2) Is there anything confusing or off-putting?

3) If you found this site while browsing, would you be inclined to click on any of the listed banners? If so/not, why so/not?

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

lbnet

Originally Posted by lbnet

I think what i am really trying to get at is a different point of view on the operation of the site rather than it's design.

For instance:

1) Why would/wouldn't you advertise on the site?

2) Is there anything confusing or off-putting?

3) If you found this site while browsing, would you be inclined to click on any of the listed banners? If so/not, why so/not?
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
lbnet

Giving a honest review to someone you do not know well is always a very tricky jobs, you do not want to come across the wrong way hence you sometimes economise with the truth so as not to cause offence.
I will give feedback based on the points you listed above.

1) Why would/wouldn't you advertise on the site?
I will not advertise on this site because it lacks contents. Most effective adverts are usually placed to go with a particular contents type for example, I am in the market to buy links (Not banner) ads from other forums and or SEO related sites to point to this forum. The reason I am looking for those particular type of sites to buy advert from is because their users would probably be interested in my forums as its close to their reason they went to where I advertised. What sort of industry/services is you site related to? Then target people in that industry as they are the most likely to advertise on your site.

2) Is there anything confusing or off-putting?
Yes, the absence of any contents, just banners *(this will also hit you search engine ranking as there is not text on the homepage to tell search engine and you visitors what the site is about. (On the index page) most visitors land on a site, scan the site for information that would keep them there, finds nothing, just go elsewhere.


3) If you found this site while browsing, would you be inclined to click on any of the listed banners? If so/not, why so/not?
If I am surfing and land on the site, I will just thing: what is this site about?.... just banners, ummm affiliates adverts, not thanks.

BUT
If I find a little text saying: Welcome to bannerblahbla, we provide advertising solutions for UK businesses, lets help you promote your website, please click on any of the banners below to explore blah blah.
I will be more inclined to stay on the site and explore.

Hope the above info is helpful.