Just launched VSD site. Would anyone...

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After months of learning, I just launched my first website. Now I can concentrate on seo and other little additions, but VSD worked absolutely great for me. I just hope the search engines like it.

If anyone would take a look and give input, I'd love it.
Thanks in advance.

ogiekanogie.com
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Had a quick look...NICE JOB!

The website is an easy read, easy to navigate and the coats and vests images/color/larger views are a nice touch. You put a lot of work and effor into the site, and it shows.
One suggestion I have is regarding your links for certain things. Example: on your customer service page, bottom, you have the "Terms of Service and Privacy Policy" listing, but the user has to move their mouse over the word "here" in "click here" to get to the information. It would be nice if the user could just click on the heading or text itself, which is easier for anyone with mobility problems instead of having to get the one word link "here".
We all like to click on links, but some of them can be overlooked if they are not underlined or even look like a link. The color change on the link word "here" is minimal, so it really does not show up as a link at all. I have to read everything and look for the link.

You have a couple of those 'not so obvious' links, but other than that it is a beautiful website that showcases the product nicely. Well done.
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Thanks, Cliff.
Yes, I've learned a lot making this site--but my next goal is to figure out how to really build by html coding myself rather than wysiwyg. But VSD got the job done.

I do agree with your comments. Sometimes I go for simplicity to avoid too many lines, colors, etc....But, if it means a less useful site, then that defeats a bigger purpose.

I will be making those changes! Thanks for your input.
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That is a great looking site!
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Thanks, Scott. I'm on my own, so I very much appreciate the input from professionals and those other than my one (so far) client.
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one other thing after viewing the source I notice that you have duplicated your meta tags quite often. My understanding (I am by no means an expert) is that you should avoid using the same word over and over ie: womens coats, womens coats, coats, coats, coat, coat, dresses, dresses, dress, dress. Feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken.
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Thanks Jesse. Yes, you're right. I guess I was thinking more along the lines of search terms.

The comments I have gotten have been very constructive.

No one in this forum, or friends have said anything about pages looking wrong because of different browsers, so I'm hoping all is good there. I hope.

Thanks!
windy

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