Site Review (Super Bowl Site)

[Matt Geer]

Wow, 10x better Kevin - without a doubt.

This is probably a personal preference, but I don't care for that pop up for the newsletter as soon as I enter the site. Seems a bit spammy to me. Maybe when the visitor is about to leave the page?

I'd maybe add a "superbowl betting guide for beginners" page to take advantage of sports betting newbies.

*I'm still looking, I'll be back to edit/add if I think of more changes/ideas.

This is probably just a "standard" article....but maybe add "best US/Canada/European betting sites"

I also think a couple articles on maybe super bowl history, past winners/losers, mvps or something will help with some longtails and gain you some traffic. Also, it'd add some authority to the site IMO.

Also, I think you should expand your opinion on why the Colts would win. You say that defense will be the deciding factor. What about the Colts defense gives them the slight edge in your opinion?

I need some pictures to look at on all of your pages.

[KevinMcC]

Thanks Matt... as far as it being spammy.. I have always kind of thought that, BUT internet marketers seem to swear by it.

What do other people think?

What about delaying it so it pops up in like 10-15 seconds rather then 5?

[Matt Geer]

Yeah, if you're going to keep it I'd definitely delay it.

I'm still adding some ideas to my original post.....hopefully they're useful.

[Jeremy]

Wow, solid dude. Big improvement. I wonder if there's a way you can put a shoutbox or comment section up on the site so guys can post what they have been picking for bets.

Motion creates emotion, plus will take it from a static site to an interactive site.

And I'm sure enough of guys here at a minimum can help you keep the comments or shoutbox active for the next 48 hours.

If you get something up, I'll put a link in the header here at PAL over the weekend telling guys to join in the chat there.

Great idea with the site. After the bowl just keep seo'ing out and be like a Christmas Tree farm and just make all your money inside of a month for all of next year!

[Jeremy]

I also through you a footer link here on the hompage for now to help run all the search spiders over to your site about where to bet on the superbowl.

Don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt.

[KevinMcC]

Awesome Jeremy, I will look into getting something up on the site. I know I saw something about it in Holloway's blog.

[KevinMcC]

OK sick I got something set up from DISQUS.... check it out.


EDIT - Just heading out for a quick bite to eat... will be back in about an hour and will be working away at the site for most of the night. Please continue to critique the site (and note I am still fixing the content on the inner pages). Also I will probably add the comment box to all pages as well... really glad I found that.

Oh and I just stumbled the site, if anyone has the Stumble toolbar going would appreciate if you could click "I Like It!"

[jdwanchalk]

Also, just curious what the repercussions are of using "Super Bowl" in the domain. I know they strictly enforce the non-use of the words Super Bowl in any commercial context. No problem because it encourages betting?

[Spry]

looks 100X better. Really like it now... nicely done so far man. I hope you continue to build it out.

[PTC]

nice work dude. tell me when your b-day is and we will all chip in to get you a new template for your minisites. first thing I thought when I saw this was OMFG, this site is 100% built by Kevin.