We need some critics

[Mike Phillips]

I'll chime in very softly just to say...

How do you pronounce your last name?


In your local community it will work because in person you can speak it audibly. So go for it...


For others reading this, I wrote an article about this and pointed out a few suggestions for choosing a name for your business...

This article is just some suggestions and I completely understand the value of using a personal first and last name for any endeavor as I use my real and first name for anything I do online for reasons I outline in another article I've written on branding.

So take this article as just some suggestions...


How to choose a name for your detailing business


The above article and a few more can be found in my list of articles

How-To Articles


Business and Promotion
Tips for using a discussion forum to reach more customers...
Brand Yourself, Brand your Forum Nickname and Brand your Business Name
How to choose a name for your detailing business
The Reverse Test Spot
The power in the after shots is created in the before shots
The Cruel Test Spot - This or that? - Reverse Bait & Switch

[kronos]

You should really consider having the navigation links at the top AND the bottom. Sitting here on my laptop, I have to scroll down on most pages to see the "Home/Services/etc." navigation bar.

Maybe I'm just a dodo brain but after entering your site, I didn't realize the navigation links were in the bottom and after a few seconds, I navigated away from your site. I tried clicking on the truck, the services you offered and the pictures to no avail. Other than that I think it looks good.

[kb2ehj]

Like the others I like it also.

My suggestions:

1. Be consistent with the page headers, I find with the font/color/transition your using that the black back ground is easier to read.

2. On the door jam example page, the before and after pictures are obviously the before shot is the front door and the after is from the back door. Myself I'd rather see consistency, use one or the other but don't split them up. I as the customer might think your up to something sneaky.

3. Might like to see some more prices for packages you might offer.

Other than that I like what you have, keep up the good work.

Mark

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Just a couple things that jumped out at me during a quick scan.

1. Your before and after pics should speak volumes. For instance, you are showing your swirl removal skills on a light colored truck. The general public will not see the dramatic difference on a light color. Use a black vehicle with a 50/50 picture. Same advice for the rest of your pictures. They need to be dramatic before and afters. Your best shots...
2. The average customer doesn't care if you used grape detailer or an orange LC pad and malco compound.

[FinalTouchAuto]

Maybe I'm just a dodo brain but after entering your site, I didn't realize the navigation links were in the bottom and after a few seconds, I navigated away from your site.

This, exactly.

Depending on the size monitor you have (laptops) you don't realize there are links at the bottom of the page. Everyone looks for links to be at the top.

[Dusty Bottoms]

I'm not trying to come off as rude, but I really think your business card could use some work. Yes, it tells the potential customer who you are and what you do, but the problem is that it looks like something that was thrown together in MSpaint in 2 or 3 minutes. I honestly think that if you're offering show-car quality detailing, your card should have a show-car quality look.

The background is a little bit distracting, and takes away from the cars themselves and your info. Your company name and contact info should stand out quite a bit more, and the logo font is a little bland.

I hope I didn't offend, I wish you the best of luck with your endeavor.