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Discussion in 'Placement / Reviews / Examples' started by DFischer, Oct 5, 2006.

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    Hey all,

    One of my communities http://www.writersbeat.com really needs some optimization. My ctr is so low it's embarassing!

    If anyone could please give me some tips, that would be great. Thanks :)
     
    DFischer, Oct 5, 2006 IP
  2. MythIP

    MythIP Well-Known Member

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    Looks like you need some content. The forums are nice but more content.
     
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    What? There's a ton of content. :-\
     
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    I must be getting tired. Time to logg off :)
     
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    Hmm, anyone else? :)
     
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    Realize that it's a message board and will most likely have the inherently low CTR.

    Since you have link units, I suggest putting them near the top navigation where they'll get more attention than at the bottom. Be warned, though. I don't have much experience with link units because I don't like them so I don't use them anymore.

    For the banner, I would use a leaderboard in its place. The banner is relatively tiny, and I don't know how good the white space around it makes it look.

    I don't know about your target audience or visitor demographics, but I think a page with some images will look better. Maybe some icons by the ads would help, too. I really don't know about this one.
     
    chewbacca, Oct 6, 2006 IP