Feeback on my new Engineering website

[steamed]

I have recently launched a new business and website. It would be really useful to have feedback from people on it if you have a few minutes to spare.

Edited: link taken off, till mods made from feedback

Its an engineering website but with, I hope lots of interesting stuff which I hope will appeal to non engineers too. PH is stuffed with people who's feedback I would value, so over to you.
Many thanks in advance.
Steam ed

Edited by steamed on Thursday 3rd July 09:56

Edited by steamed on Friday 4th July 09:39

Edited by steamed on Friday 4th July 09:41

[t400ble]

Not working here

[steamed]

Too many wwww's in the link!

Edited by steamed on Friday 4th July 09:40

[AllTorque]

"Since the beginning of time mankind has wanted to break barriers by travelling ever faster."

[steamed]

Maybe the opening statement on that one needs toning down. Just wanted to get a car article on the site!

[maffski]

I quite like the look of that, one thing that might need fixing is there doesn't seem to be a title element on any of the pages, so the tab just shows 'steammain.com'

Might also be an idea to reduce the number of forum sections - if it's just a desert of empty boards I suspect no-one would ever start posting. You can always split them out again later.

[DSLiverpool]

o you need all the readverts? 3 on the screen without scrolling

[steamed]

Thanks for the comments. The number of forums and open space was a concern, scaring people off and all that. Also the ads need toning down too I think.

[TooLateForAName]

Don't like the T&C eg..

steammain said:

Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, all of the content on this site is the property of Steam Main Limited or has been licensed for use by Steam Main Limited and is protected by UK and international copyright laws. "Content" means any information, mode of expression, or other material and services found on steammain.com. This includes discussion boards, chat, software, our blogs and writings, graphics and any and all other features found on this website.

Also cant see any address details/company number on there?

[steamed]

T&C's are similar to any forum based site, even pistonheads.
No actual address as didn't want lots of junk mail. Their is a contact us on the site however if people want to get in touch.
Cheers for your input.

[Frimley111R]

Didn't understand what the site is for, are you selling something, it is for steam enthusiasts, register for what?

[MrSparks]

Out of interest, what's the revenue model for it? Adsense commissions?

[HenryJM]

steamed said:

No actual address as didn't want lots of junk mail.

Unfortunately that is in breach of the companies act and could leave you open to a fine (although that is somewhat unlikely). The site should show the company registration number, registered address and place of registration (England and Wales probably).

Note that it is the registered address though.

You should do it, without it is not only illegal it's unprofessional.

[steamed]

Some great feedback. Site is part time business so income from ads and few other bits. Not trying to make millions out of it!
Didn't know that. I have a registered address I could use and company is limited so will put that up on the site.
Ta

[TooLateForAName]

steamed said:

T&C's are similar to any forum based site, even pistonheads.
No actual address as didn't want lots of junk mail. Their is a contact us on the site however if people want to get in touch.
Cheers for your input.

As has been said - legal requirement for address/co number etc.

My point about the t&c is that it isnt clear exactly what the site is going to be - you mention forums/blogs/etc - if you really want people to participate you need to be clearer about exactly what rights you are claiming.
A licence to publish info that people put onto blogs/forums is one thing, but are you claiming ownership/copyright to content posted? You should be more explicit.

[rhinochopig]

My feedback:

Positives

• Easy nav
• Simply layout
• Some of the diagrams are nice to look at

Negatives

• Not sure what the site is for based on the home page.
• On the above basis it lacks credibility.
• You clearly know your stuff, but this doesn't come across at first glance. I would have navigated away before I found the credible bits.
• How can you not have a nuclear / coal / gas PP section on a steam thread.
• It seems to want to be all things to all men. On that basis I can't see who would use it. I work in the nuc sector and wouldn't use it for example with respect to jobs. I doubt my coal / gas colleagues would either.
• Having a carboard box and tech that will soon be redundent when mag-cats come in do not help with the credibility.

[eatcustard]

Just had a quick look.

I was lost on what its about.
Expect a high bounce rate.

[steamed]

Thanks for the feedback, revisions being made.

[Kozy]

In for a look when you put it back up.

Sounds similar to a project I was working on, so I'm interested to see what you've got. Mine is here, it's a collection of vehicle dynamics 'apps' I've written for things like brake bias, load transfer, engine thermo etc.

How are you getting paid adverts?