New website design is up!

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Comment by Joshua Johnston on January 27, 2012 at 8:51pm

Thank you, Michael and Kelley. Good suggestions and I will take them into consideration. I'm definitely still keeping everything open for change and editing. ;-)

Kelley, I understand what you're saying about the site having been hacked. I'm not looking for sympathy, but I AM looking for continuity for people who may be REvisiting my site and wonder why the change. I'm not going to leave the comment up for long; just long enough to provide that continuity for at least some people.

Joshua

Comment by Kelley Woods on January 27, 2012 at 6:48pm

Nice looking site, Joshua. I also like the colors and the feel of it. In addition to Michael's suggestion, I would also suggest you ditch the comment about being hacked. Are you looking for sympathy or clients?! Viewers looking for solutions don't really care about YOUR problems, they're on your site regarding their own problems.

Is your model a multi-session approach? Is there ever an issue that just one session will resolve? Describing the first session as just a "feel good" experience might intimate to some a waste of money. After all, they can have a beer and feel good, can't they? While we professionals understand that for many clients, ithe first session can be introductory, the general public may have different expectations so it's important to consider that.

The above is only my personal opinion and you are welcome to take it just as that! Overall, your site is appealing and reflective of you...a good thing!

Best wishes, Kelley

Comment by Michael Ellner on January 27, 2012 at 5:48pm

Hey Joshua--

I love the look and feel of your home page -- Your water color triggers warm fuzzy feelings - Thank you!

I have a few thoughts about your copy - It's excellent and it's very creative - Well Done! I have one suggestion - 

You say:

Welcome to Firegold Hypnosis, located in Auburn Hills, MI, near Rochester and Rochester Hills. Your sessions with me will be a welcome break from the daily grind, relaxing and rejuvenating you, as well as getting you on the road to overcoming your issues.

Comment - Almost sounds like work to me

Consider:

Welcome to Firegold Hypnosis, located in Auburn Hills, MI, near Rochester and Rochester Hills. Your sessions with me will be a welcome break from the daily grind, relaxing and rejuvenating you, as well as getting you on the pleasurable and satisfying road to reaching your goals.

Best of luck

Michael E.

"Roads" Scholar 

Comment by Joshua Johnston on January 27, 2012 at 12:42pm

Thanks, Bill!

Comment by Bill Kennedy on January 27, 2012 at 12:24pm

Didn't spend a lot of time there, but I like your color scheme.  The "testimonial" is fun.  The overall feel is welcoming.