Free Site Review #5
Review of iwedi.com
Domain Name – I like the domain – short and memorable. Has a certain semi-ipod viral quality with the ipod and all Apple products being so huge, any ‘i’ based type product or site will naturally have an unconscious viral quality even if it is slightly copycat. Good domain.
Design – Nice simple, sleek design, easy on the eye. Organised, professional, can’t fault the design much at all. Good navigation, makes for quick usability, no fussing about or unneeded visuals. Would maybe suggest having the nav links in the top bar also, would give it an actual purpose as opposed to just having ‘iwedi’ written there. A side and top navigation is pretty much always good when possible.
Ads – Good ad placement, uncluttered, defined. For a directory though, I would maybe go with an affiliate banner or payed advertisement spot. A visual ad would draw the eye and actually add charisma to the site, there’s already enough links to crowd the eye without an Adsense block to. But good placement, this is why a top nav would do well, ads being right beneath them, perfect.
Conclusion – Overall, can’t fault much. Simple, professional design, good ad placement and easy usability. I would just add a few more things to make it more user friendly such as top nav and maybe an actual logo to make it feel authentically viral with the domain.
