How does this website compare...??

**danrichf** · 01-18-2008, 09:15 AM

I put up a very simple website for my real estate office. Didn't want to spend the heaps of money and, in the end, not enjoy the design or layout. It's simple and I was curious if it does the trick for the moment?? Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated!! This isn't a marketing ploy I really just want some genuine feedback!! The site is www dapruettpropertiesinc dot com!!

Thanks again,
Dan

**DMike** · 01-19-2008, 12:01 AM

I wanted to check it out, but couldn't get to it

**danrichf** · 01-19-2008, 02:45 AM

had some issues with it yesterday! It's up and running again!
have a look if you get a chance. www dapruettpropertiesinc dot com!!
thanks again!

Dan

**HHI Golf Guy** · 01-20-2008, 09:45 PM

Using white or light colored text on a black background is not a great idea. After a few minutes on a site like that eye strain begines to set in.

If you like black accents and a black background you can keep the page background and header/footer area that way, but give yourself a light background with dark text for the main content areas.

**danrichf** · 01-21-2008, 07:16 PM

Thanks for the feedback, I am pretty set on the color scheme, I was more interested in what people thought on the user-friendliness and navigation of the site. Those types of feedback would be greatly appreciated. I will consider the color-scheme change as that is a very good point!!

Thanks!!

**krolfe** · 01-30-2008, 11:57 AM

The site looks good! I like that you keep it simple. Keep in mind that when someone comes to your website they are looking for one of two things: to buy a property or to sell a property. Make sure they can easily find out how to do those two things when they get onto your site. Research shows that you have 4 seconds to convince people to stay on your site. Good luck!

**danrichf** · 01-30-2008, 03:40 PM

sounds good, thanks for the feedback!!

**Wally** · 01-30-2008, 09:23 PM

I too think the site looks great and very professional. The black background does not bother my eyes because unlike a blog the viewer will not be reading as much. In your case they are spending more time looking at houses.