onemotion.co.uk

CJ MAC OSX IPOD · #1 July 25th, 2006, 09:11 AM

Hey guys, I now am Co Director of a company called onemotion It is a Web Deisgn, and hosting service. It is currently under construction, but can I ask your opinoins on the site please.

P.S: this is not an Ad I am trying to get peoples opinions of my site.

Thanks CJ

**mdnky** · #2 July 25th, 2006, 10:17 AM

Not sure I like the layout, but that's me. I'd definitely suggest you use a color for your links (they're the same color as the body text right now) to help avoid confusion.

One thing I did notice is that the style of grammar on the site is very unprofessional and leads one to not want to deal with the company. You should seriously consider dropping the references to "some members of the team" in the descriptions for movie and music editing. That kind of statement doesn't lend much credence to your company's abilities. In another area, you put:

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The progress we have made in the past 6 months months have been successfull as we have turned ourselves in to professional Web Designers as previously we were not as good as we are now.

It may be wise to totally drop that statement.

ora · #3 July 25th, 2006, 10:35 AM

Its ok....

Some typos "aswell" in first para, and is rather plain. You shouldn't advertise Garagband or iMovie proficiency, makes you sound amateurish.

Contact and other pages; Seems Charlie Jennings is the only person involved is only. i always dislike when one man bands pretend to be groups, which is the impression i get here, but is a matter of taste.

Hosting plans page, soem notes
Pro account £8.3 --> £8.30
There is a monthly and annual fee, do you pay both or one of the two (unclear). Prices are silly, Pro should be much larger capacity for that price. I pay 7 dollars a month for 15gb with all sorts of extras. No mention of bandwidth limitations, and you WILL need those.

What kind of hosting is it? shared, dedicated? Do you have an SLA etc.

Personally if I am going to pay x quid a month i want to feel i can trust the company, and your site as is wouldn't cut it, esp the pricing and stats for hosting, they don't look pro. That said i knwo its just starting.

Also, don't take this the wrong way but how old are you. I thinks there is an age limit on being director of a registered company, which if you have any turnover you'll have to be. That also implies a whole load of admin. Trust me, i had a happily profitable business running when i was at uni and there was a large admin time overhead. If you don't register you are in legally shady areas.

Also, be VERY carefull who you go into business with. I have seen several mates businesses. In mine it went great with one guy and terrible with another, just cos you are mates doesn't mean you will get on in business. Some very old friends started a business and 2 years in one was suing the other 2 despite being a total hippy softie before (no one speaks to him any more, i think he lost 20 of his best mates through that) - do not underestimate what stress and money do to relationships. Also have everything written down legally in advance - ownership, pay, conditions for leaving and buying one another out etc etc. If you don't believe me you will regret it. For this you probably need professional legal advice.

Overall message. Needs polish, beware of getting into business, especially with friends. Not saying not to do it, just to be extremely careful and conscientious.

Mobius Rex · #4 July 25th, 2006, 10:51 AM

Pretty amateurish. Syntax stinks. Lacks any sense of esthetics or sophistication. Does not inspire confidence in any way, shape or form.
Sorry, but you asked.
Business and friendship rarely mix. Sooner or later you'll lose your friendship, lose your business, or most likely both.

Rhisiart · #5 July 25th, 2006, 01:01 PM

It needs work for sure (jeez the spelling), but don't lose heart or your drive. Get more experienced people to look at what you are doing (as in fact you are doing now) and have the confidence to accept their advice.

P.S. Are you a limited company?

RGrphc2 · #6 July 25th, 2006, 03:27 PM

Keep the formating the same, and check your grammar.

the 2nd girl from the right looks either drunk or stoned.

CJ MAC OSX IPOD · #7 July 25th, 2006, 03:28 PM

Thank you all for your constructive comments.

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Originally Posted by rhisiart

P.S. Are you a limited company?

No we are not Limited company

ora · #8 July 25th, 2006, 05:24 PM

You do need to check with someone about the status of your company. Also remember if you are a student that tax will apply to earnings over a certain sum, and a whole different set of standard will apply if you register as a company of some sort.

Starting a business is tough, especially if you are relatively young. That said it looks great on your CV if you can manage it.