Is it really “worth it”?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
The past 3 posts have covered some excellent websites at AmazingDad.com (formerly mekeliki.com), BlitzLocal.com and ConservativeBent.com. I thought it was time I should stir things up a bit with a new type of site.
Today’s site is Were Worth It.com. This site has a lot of issues. Almost too many to mention, but I will give it a shot. First of all, when you land on the site, your eyes just go crazy. The color is terrible, the graphics are terrible and all run together. It is too busy and even though the guy provides an introductory video with a song playing in the background (which is incredibly annoying and very 90s), you are left scratching your head and wondering what in the world this site is about and what the guy actually DOES to help people raise their self esteem? He has posted pictures of himself meeting assorted celebrities and such….ok?
Eton (I believe that is his name) seems like a nice enough guy, but he needs some serious help with his website. He needs to simplify the look, increase substantive unique content, get rid of the automatic music and video upon landing (Do you know how annoying that is if you are surfing late at night and someone else is sleeping in the room while you are surfing?) and clarify his purpose and mission. At this point it really just looks like he is trying to get people to click on his “store” to buy merchandise and view pictures of him with celebrities.
This is not even mentioning his total lack of any SEO awareness and social media connections. tsk tsk
Eton.. you might be trying to tell people they are “worth it”, but your site needs a serious dose of self esteem.
Ratings for WereWorthIt.com
1. Appealing to the Eye: -1
2. Easy to Navigate: 8
3. Connected Socially: 1
4. Contains plenty of graphics and media, but not overkill: 1 (WAAAAY too much overkill)
5. Frequently Updated: 1
6. Correct use of the English Language (Grammar and Spelling): (not much text to evaluate but what is there is correct) 10
7. Contains unique information: 1
8. Contain too many conspicuous Ads: (no) 10
9. Appeals to a wide audience: 1
10. Worth a repeat visit: 1
BY FEEDBURNER