Web Feedback please

[fastfences]

Hi all. If there is anyone left on here who I have not offended with my sarcasm, could you pleae offer any feedback on my website. This is not a case of self-promotion, merely a 'tester' after doing a rather major re-development and additions. I'm aware a site does not reproduce as well in different browsers (Mozilla, AOL, etc).

Also, I recognise the experts and 'purists' will shun 'NetObjects' but it suits me for continual updating etc. It is more its performance, rather than its content, that I'm interested in, thanks.
Thanks and cheers, Nigel

[SillyJokes]

I swore off doing websites but I'll make a couple of comments if I may.

I very much like your proposition that you'll sort my fence out and fast in the Evesham area, (I would use a map to illustrate your territory as it is easier to assimulate at a glance) because to be honest when I think of fencing I think - that's going to be hassle.

The photos are good but it might be nice to click them to see larger versions, particularly of the fancy fences.

I think you have some very relevant menu options that will help customers decide you are more than capable of doing a good job for them.

While I appreciate each job requires a quote I don't see this mentioned anywhere much and think that by appearing to hide your prices instead of having a menu option that asks people to act 'Get a quote today," you could miss out on some business.

Obviously you'll know you need to fix the left hand menu as many of the titles don't appear to fit. The alt text on these menu titles should be expanded to explain a bit more about what people will see if they click them.

So for Rural the alt text should be "Some examples of farm and equestrian fencing" or similar. Get those keywords in there and help your users too!

Another given is that you should drop those animated things since they are distracting and look rubbish.

Your logo is probably one you have trading under for ages but it might be worth revisiting this if you were thinking of a bit of rebrand.

The large block of text is not good. You need to think why people might visit your website. It is probably either new garden fencing, rural fencing or quick repairs. Perhaps you should be high lighting you main propositions instead of hiding them in what most surfers consider a boring block of text.

Click here to find out about our repair service
Click here to see our beautiful range of garden fences
Click here for top quality equestrian fencing at affordable prices.

Click here to find out about our record on heritage conservation work.

Anyhoo, congrats on the business award. The website isnt' bad as it does deliver a lot of good content nad would be useful for potential customers to visit even as it stands.

[fastfences]

Thanks so much for that, especially the amount of time you put in.
I fully understand your comment:
I swore off doing websites but I'll make a couple of comments if I may.
I've seen many requests for help, then the 'reviewer' gets a caning for being critical!!

I've taken all on board; never even thought about the 'alt text' for the menu bar.
Ironic that you mention the logo - it's presently with 'Eagle' for some definition and fine tuning work!
Anyway, thanks again - I'll go and get rid of the animated things since they are distracting and look rubbish.
Cheers, Nigel