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AR15.COM
9/2/2008 7:36:35 AM EDT
I spent the weekend producing my new website.  I need feedback as to appearence, layout, ease of use and any other suggestions you can think of.  Dig deep as this venture was a leap of faith and I need it to be right.  
Please point out any obvious errors to me.

www.milestoneexec.com
9/2/2008 7:39:18 AM EDT
[#1]
Get rid of the 900 KB photo on the main page,  waste of bandwidth.  Actually, make that, for ALL of your photos.

Learn to shrink them and use compression to your advantage

9/2/2008 7:40:53 AM EDT
[#2]
Looks great,

But I'd consider rewriting this:

Milestone uses the best practices of networking and direct sourcing to find the best available talent for our clients.  Most of the people we place are currently employed, very good at what they do, but are interested in hearing about your opportunity.  We reach out to executives and professionals and introduce them to you.  We provide career counseling and best advice to candidates and strive to make a best fit match between prospective candidates and  employers.  We then help both hiring managers and candidates navigate the interview and hiring process.  Our goal is not just to make a placement, but to facilitate a relationship that will last and provide a win for everyone.


9/2/2008 7:40:54 AM EDT
[#3]
Yeah, images are way too huge in size. Crop them down and paint and compress.

And I don't go for all the buzzwords. Use simple, plain English.
9/2/2008 7:50:26 AM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
And I don't go for all the buzzwords.

Most big company types are ALL about buzzwords.  Really.  The only thing is that they change all the time so you have to keep updating the blather.
9/2/2008 7:52:28 AM EDT
[#5]
OK, well I know what I'm doing tonight.  Now to figure out how to shrink and repost them.
9/2/2008 7:54:29 AM EDT
[#6]
1990 just called... says they want their website back.
9/2/2008 7:55:49 AM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:
OK, well I know what I'm doing tonight.  Now to figure out how to shrink and repost them.


If you need help let me know. I can shrink them for you in Adobe ImageReady.
9/2/2008 7:58:17 AM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
1990 just called... says they want their website back.


We do Aerospace engineers too.  Feel free to use the contact page.
9/2/2008 8:00:28 AM EDT
[#9]
“Mike is a highly regarded, top notch professional. I have worked with Mike on several occassions, and I've found him to be competant, dependable, and someone that I could count on. With out hesistation, I would recommend Mikek as an outstanding individual, ethical, and with high standards.”           Mark Smith, Northrup Grumman

I like the colors you chose-very professional IMO.  Triple-check all of the spelling on the site just to be sure it's right.

Nice site!

HH


9/2/2008 8:00:56 AM EDT
[#10]
Capitalize the first letters of the headings, such as "About Us" and "Contact".
9/2/2008 8:03:32 AM EDT
[#11]
Consider using a nicer template than a subpar, bottom of the barrel template.

It would take a middle schooler 10 minutes to add the content using that cheesy template.

Not to sound harsh, but I think you could spend a little more time in design of the site. Templates are free...yes..but you get what you pay for.
9/2/2008 8:05:21 AM EDT
[#12]
Need a logo.
9/2/2008 8:10:43 AM EDT
[#13]
Validate your HTML.  validator.w3.org/

You're declaring it XHTML 1.0 Strict but it's no where near being close to that spec.
9/2/2008 8:11:13 AM EDT
[#14]
Personal opinion... the color and layout blows.. that blue header takes away from the aeshtetic appeal of the site.

Look for some templates, you want one that resembles a 3000 dollar Armani suit... if you know what I mean.

you may want to look at compact "flash" templates.

And congrats on going it yourself... there are going to be times when you just want a paycheck and think it sucks... but the rest of the time it will be rewarding as hell.. concentrate on that part. YOU now control your destiny.

ETA: do what DVDtracker suggests... make sure it it right, if you dont validate you dont get web presence... search engine spiders will not even pay attention to you and actually force you to lower ranking.
9/5/2008 12:21:01 PM EDT
[#15]
OK, I'm lost on validating, we are above my head.  How do I get it to show up in search engines?