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[Frimley111R]

It still amazes me how many websites I visit which are so packed with content that I can't 'see the wood for the trees'. Multiple messages and images all over the HP turn me off straight away and yet many of the companies that do this puport to be digital/marketing specialists. All I want to know is what you do and who you are. If a company wants to write loads of reports, show press coverage etc. they can do that much more simply than putting everything on the HP.

I do see a few sites with much simpler designs but in the main sites have very complex home pages. Why is this? I wouldn't strucuture an advertt or emailer or DM piece like that.

 

[Annoying Donkey]

Because most businesses suck at web marketing.

 

[DotNetWebs]

It's a shame Ling got banned from this forum I would love to see her reply:

http://www.lingscars.com/

Regards

Dotty

 

[Frimley111R]

It's a shame Ling got banned from this forum I would love to see her reply:

http://www.lingscars.com/

Regards

Dotty

Lol! All that site is missing is 'Gangam Style!'

 

[Frimley111R]

Because most businesses suck at web marketing.

My thoughts exactly. And my experience mostly too sadly.

 

[DavidAshdown]

Why did Ling get banned ?

 

[ablative]

Interestingly a few years ago I was part of a web design company. We used to keep designs as simple as possible but some clients wanted really "packed" designs with loads of buttons, boxes and so on.

They tended to come from Asia and Africa. Apparently (I was told this by one client) the idea of clean, open spaces did not reflect their aesthetic appreciation of life and it made the website look empty and unused. I suppose it's like the Victorian attitude to their parlours which were stuffed full of photos and furniture and doilies, etc.

 

[RedEvo]

Perhaps people cope with 'busy' web pages quite well. The BBC, CNN, facebook, linkedin, amazon etc etc seem to think so.

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[DotNetWebs]

Why did Ling get banned ?

TBH I can't remember and it was long before I became a mod.

All I remember is that she had a lot of 'colourful' arguments with Earl but the ended up becoming best buddies and working together.

Regards

Dotty

 

[SEO Lady]

OMG I haven't seen such a terrible website .. like .. ever!
That is hysterical I wonder what the bounce rate is?

Big kudos to Frimley111R for the 'Gangnam Style' comment - that made me laugh!

Perhaps people cope with 'busy' web pages quite well. The BBC, CNN, facebook, linkedin, amazon etc etc seem to think so.

d

I struggle with the BBC website I must admit.

 

[eventdomain]

Portals and Vortals are 'windows to other sites' and as such WILL be packed out with content.

 

[lynxus]

Some sites have a lot of information to give but can be hard to break up into smaller sections that the user will view.

I suppose it also depends of your target audience.

I mean,, if they are people who are looking for information then an informative site is probably better.

 

[FIZIX Agency]

It's a shame Ling got banned from this forum I would love to see her reply:

http://www.lingscars.com/

Regards

Dotty

I'm sorry but that site is the definition of epic.

 

[DotNetWebs]

I'm sorry but that site is the definition of epic.

I have just had another look with my speakers on - didn't notice the Ling karaoke before!

Regards

Dotty

 

[simon field]

I have just had another look with my speakers on - didn't notice the Ling karaoke before!

Regards

Dotty

Sensory overload!

 

[Mystro]

Well Lings has done exactly what it intended to do and get you talking about it, "good or bad" take your pick, however its being well promoted kind of genius if you ask me.

Got 2 free links just from this thread , now times that by the web,

Genius

Dont matter what the bounce rates like, it wont harm the site, and whilst your there having a look , you may just lease a car...

 

[kipper57]

Hi all just happened across this site and thought I would sign up. She certainly does have a doozy of a site

 

[Mainland]

It's a shame Ling got banned from this forum I would love to see her reply:

http://www.lingscars.com/



Haha, that is the funniest thing i've seen for ages.

 

[kipper57]

Not sure my posts are turning up here, anyway hi all new here. Certainly an interesting site nothing like I have seen before and like the 'Gangam style' mention

If my other post is showing I apologise for adding again buy I cannot see it and yet received an email it had been replied to?