This is the first time I did a website.  Please know this is still a work in progress.

I plan on having a site map and forms page.  Be gentle, I'm a newbe

www.motherloadz.com

What is 3PL? I hate when people put up alphabets and there's no explanation. If I write AMA, is it American Medical Association or American Marketing Association? You don't have to explain what they mean, but what you write after that should explain what goes on.

Contact Us & Services should have their own buttons on the Navigation. The graphic could be bigger. Check out my website, http://lbbtraining.com and you'll see what I'm talking about.

You will also need a mailing list. You can go to http://bravenet.com and get one for free. Bravenet has tons of stuff you can use for free, but a mailing list is must have. You'll need to keep people up to date on sales, changing prices, etc. A mailing list is bread & butter for any business but a must for a small one.

While you're at my site, sign up for the mailing list! Thanks!!!

Drahim

I hate to say this, but you did the same thing that you said Sandra done. What is LBB?

Now Sandra

Get rid of that Web search thing on top of your web Pages.

The big white and orange search box at the top left is distracting. I'm not sure if you're aware that the search box searches the whole web and not specifically your website, which means that it could be used to discover your competitors right from your own website, and that's not good.

Under the Site Designer and Options, you can uncheck [ ] Display Bing search box

I believe you have to fix  your homepage and create a good headline. 

One of the most important parts of your Web site is your Homepage, and one of the most important items on your homepage is a Headline. Just like to morning edition of the newspaper it's got to capture your attention. The majority of webs surfers will do a quick scan of your website before they are convinced that it is worth viewing. If people have to guess what the site is about, chances are they will hit the "Back" button and move on.

Now you have a Headline of “Home”, I don’t think that is what your site is about

Here is an outstanding site that will tell you all about the importance of a homepage and headlines and sales copy.

http://www.ericstips.com/tips/lesson51/

Next – be sure to put a Title on your Homepage.

Right now, when viewing your Homepage, on the very top line of the browser window (above the address bar) it just says “Home - Windows Internet Explorer”.

Search engines do love titles (also known as title tags) and they don't like the word Home. To get listed by the search engines you got to change your homepage title.

You don't want this to happen!

Search results:

1. Home
   We are a 3PL company designed to serve all your transportation needs.  We provide superior performance at competitive rates.

Many experts will argue that the text you place in your title tag for each page is one of the main citation in search engine listings.

The title tag element:

• defines a title in the browser toolbar
• provides a title for the page when it is added to favorites
• displays a title for the page in search-engine results

Think of a concise and descriptive title tag, for that is what is going to be displayed after the search engine finds your website. Keep the title tag shorter than 80 characters and it should include a few words from your homepage. 

To put a title on your page, select properties for that page from your Page Manager. There's a box that's labeled page title. Be sure to leave the Navigation title: “Home” as is, just change the Page title.

Maybe this is a better explanation of how to change the page title:

http://ask.officelive.com/smallbusiness/wiki/support/change-the-page-title.aspx

Wow Ken, thank you so much for your honest imput and great suggestions.  I will make those changes.  As I said, this is a first for me and exposure is what I need for the success of my business.  I appreciate you taking the time to give me some really sound advice. 

Sandra

Hi Driham,

The reason I used a 3PL description is because it's an industry term.  My website is specific for the transportation industry.  Anyone who does business in the logistics field had better know what's a 3PL (third-person logistics).  I have a target audience and I want to show credibility by using the proper industry terms. 

Thanks for your advice and the link to the free stuff.  I could use that kind of help.  All help is wanted so I appreciate you responding to my request.  Have a great day.

Sandra