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Turnarcades:
Very nice bandit. This was kind of where I was going with my redesign, and salvages quite a lot of what I'd like to keep whilst making it presentable. Please PM me.
spacies:
Now thats what I am talking about.
Nice work on that site Banditt.

Turnacades already knows they need better photos so Sam, make time for this, it is very important for your website and any business that is done through it.

Oh, as for the Space Invaders replica I posted earlier, it takes me a 2-3 days to build one.

Forums can be harsh, but you asked for input and you got it. Take it and move forward.

Time management is the hardest thing about self employment. I am also a one man band. I market, build, do the art, deliver, do accounts, website updates, drink the beer, play (oops) I meant 'test' the machines. Its very difficult. LOL.

If nothing else, you have probably gained a lot of interest. Thats the marketing taken care of. Got any beer?

vertygo:
There are so many really nice, css based templates out there, why not use one of those ? I have a few links if you want, pm me.

Also, keep in mind some search engine optimization ideas if you want to show up in google, yahoo, etc.


--- Code: ---<META NAME="Description" CONTENT="Describe your webpage here" />
--- End code ---

Title tags should be pretty keyword rich..
ie.

--- Code: ---Turnarcades - Cabinet Info
Turnarcades UK - Custom Arcade Cabinet Info
--- End code ---

and


--- Code: ---Turnarcades - Examples
Turnarcades UK - Examples of Custom Arcade Cabinet Builds
--- End code ---

(I'm not feeling very creative, but you get the idea)

Also, I'd suggest using ALT tags for all your images

--- Code: ---img src = " ..." alt = "Custom Mini Arcade Cabinets - MAME" etc.

--- End code ---
that way anyone searching google images for arcade cabs might come across your pics, etc.

A sitemap is essential as well, even if you don't update your content that often. Head to http://www.google.com/webmasters to submit it and use their other tools (need to sign in/up)

submit your sitemap to MSN
http://search.msn.com.my/docs/submit.aspx

submit your sitemap to yahoo
http://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/

Based on your domain, .co.uk - you won't have to worry about country specific stuff, they'll just know.

Also, in-bound links (people linking to you) are really important.. so hopefully everyone on this forum with a webpage will link to you ;)

Cheers!
ratzz:

--- Quote from: samshaw946 on February 12, 2008, 08:17:13 am ---I've asked for constructive criticism of the site

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If you don't like something, just state it civilly. Please don't keep on and cracking remarks. At least I'm attempting to build something here, and we all have to start somewhere. I'm not asking you all to be customers, but I respect your opinions, so please respect me.

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I think you got constructive criticism didn't you? It's learning to take it that's your problem.

You also got professional advice about your site. From your response, it doesn't look like you want it though. There's no need to get so defensive about what people of said. I did not say that you HAD to take my advice, I just offered you advice - FREE advice.

I don't mind people telling me my cab is crap, if they tell me how to fix it. That's all I did with your site - quite frankly, I won't offer you any more.

You need to relax a little and not take things so personally.

A quick, kind "Thank-you" would have sufficed, even if you're thinking "get stuffed" (and, no, don't bother!).
zombie_arcades:
Hi Craig,

Glad you're back on your feet again and moving ahead with Turnarcades. In case you're wondering who I am... I came to visit you late last year about the possibility of you working with me on taking arcade machines to the retail market. Things didn't work out but I am glad you're well again and fulfilling your dream of becoming a full time arcade machine builder.

Things are moving along nicely with me too, and my first machine will be ready within the next week. There has been so much to do but the end result should be well worth it. I'm aiming for the higher end of the market, and I believe you're aiming for the low - mid range of the market. I think you've got a great product there at a great price. Personally, I wouldn't offer so many options, but that's just me.

Don't take things to heart on here buddy. 99% of what's said on the internet would never be said face-to-face. The internet removes everyones inhibitions and you just have to allow for that.

Overall, this is a fantastic forum with like minded people.

Take it easy,

Kevin
Zombie Arcades

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