jablythe

Hey Michael!

While I haven't had a chance to go through and make a list of suggestions just quite yet, I did want to mention something to you that I noticed immediately.. ..Opt-in forms? ..Where are they bud?

Here's where I would include them:
- Home page / static page of your site. Either inside of your feature box (you currently don't have it enabled yet), and/or on the right side widget, in the first spot.
- About page -- This is a GREAT place to capture your audience's name and e-mail. After all, they are on your about page because they are interested in what you do/offer/provide, and I'm sure they would love the opportunity to signup for your newsletter so they can easily stay aware of any updates you release.
- Footer -- This isn't really a must, but if you're looking to "spruce up" your footer, adding a simple opt-in form in the footer wouldn't hurt.
- End of Blog Post -- This is another GREAT place to capture your audience's name and e-mail. Clearly, they are reading your content.. So why not offer them the opportunity to sign up and get notified of future blog posts? ..You could add a opt-in box at the end of each post with a lead in of; "Did you like what you read? You'll love what else we have in store" <sign up> -- something to that degree.

Anyhow, as I mentioned above, I didn't have a chance to really make a list of helpful tips in terms of "design" to "spruce things up," but I did want to mention the lack of opt-in opportunities because I feel like a) you're missing out, and it will inadvertently make your site more appealing to the eye with them there (I think at least).

In closing, I hope my suggestion can be of some help to you.. Overall, your site looks great! Very clean, neat, simple, and the colors are nice!

All the best,
-Alex