gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 I would like to thank everyone for their support that has added to the growth of GFH. Please have a look at the new site - http://gunforhire.com/ Anthony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubberBullets 65 Posted June 25, 2012 Very nice site. Good looking, very functional, and orderly. Might I suggest not having the pop up vid slap you in the face upon opening? Perhaps incorporate into the main content section that cycles through? Very nice though. Worth whatever it cost Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted June 25, 2012 Congratulations! Looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 Very nice site. Good looking, very functional, and orderly. Might I suggest not having the pop up vid slap you in the face upon opening? Perhaps incorporate into the main content section that cycles through? Very nice though. Worth whatever it cost Thank you. I want all new visitors to see the video. We are working with the programmer to decide the play cycle, etc. Anthony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted June 25, 2012 Being honest, I don't like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 Being honest, I don't like it. That to me is a good sign Ray. You are the exactly the type I am not looking to market to. Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandy 44 Posted June 25, 2012 I like the drop downs , real easy to navigate. The pictures are good too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted June 25, 2012 That to me is a good sign Ray. You are the exactly the type I am not looking to market to. Nice. I was joking ya big lug! Good luck papi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 I was joking ya big lug! Good luck papi! Oh ok, what he said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcbethr 42 Posted June 25, 2012 I like it. I've been writing internet-based software for about 15 years now (the backend stuff that makes the websites work). One of the problems I see on many websites is that when you land on the page,you have no clue what the company does. In real life, you have about 5 seconds to explain what you do before somebody clicks away. This website works because the logo and placement explain what your company does very quickly and very well. The logo is in the upper left hand corner of the screen, which is the most precious real estate, because that is where the eyes go first. That's very important and you are doing that. The other thing I like is that you are not necessarily selling Gun for Hire. You are selling Anthony Colandro and your larger-than-life personality. It's kind of like Larry Ellison with Oracle or Richard Branson with Virgin. Those two brands and personalities are one in the same. So one of the smartest things you did was put you up on that website with your face all over it. Take a look at this website: http://www.kangaroocarry.com/ Would you buy a holster from this man? I sure would if I was in the market for that. Within 10 seconds, you know what his company does, he shows you what his product can do, and then personally explains why his holster is a good idea. You keep it like that and you will do well. I'd send you a Birkat Haesek, but you seems to be doing gangbusters without one. Mazel Tov on the new website, brother. May you have many years of success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubberBullets 65 Posted June 25, 2012 I can relate to wanting new visitors see the vid (as it is a very good one at that) You can have a script run that only pops the video up for new ip addresses for the first site visit and then return users can just be directed to the main site. Incorporating the video into the main content cycle would keep it readily available for return users that want to watch the video again. Dont take any negative criticism form this, just something that might be more pleasing to return users. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubberBullets 65 Posted June 25, 2012 Take a look at this website: http://www.kangaroocarry.com/ Would you buy a holster from this man? LoL. This guy is certainly catering to his male market. I missed half the intro because I was drawn to the -ahem- over the shoulder boulder holsters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted June 25, 2012 LoL. This guy is certainly catering to his male market. I missed half the intro because I was drawn to the -ahem- over the shoulder boulder holsters. Haha. Definitely...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted June 25, 2012 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted June 25, 2012 Sharp looking site. Good luck with everything. Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 I can relate to wanting new visitors see the vid (as it is a very good one at that) You can have a script run that only pops the video up for new ip addresses for the first site visit and then return users can just be directed to the main site. Incorporating the video into the main content cycle would keep it readily available for return users that want to watch the video again. Dont take any negative criticism form this, just something that might be more pleasing to return users. Thank You Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted June 25, 2012 Another vote for please ditch the "mandatory' video - think of the poor kittens who have limited data plans on their smartphones tethered to laptops... Flash menus are fast and responsive, nice. What no mention that GFH now has a new forum!?: http://gunforhire.com/forum/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 Another vote for please ditch the "mandatory' video - think of the poor kittens who have limited data plans on their smartphones tethered to laptops... Flash menus are fast and responsive, nice. What no mention that GFH now has a new forum!?: http://gunforhire.com/forum/ Working on a plan for the video. The forum is just for students to ask the instructors questions etc. We are getting there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 I like it. I've been writing internet-based software for about 15 years now (the backend stuff that makes the websites work). One of the problems I see on many websites is that when you land on the page,you have no clue what the company does. In real life, you have about 5 seconds to explain what you do before somebody clicks away. This website works because the logo and placement explain what your company does very quickly and very well. The logo is in the upper left hand corner of the screen, which is the most precious real estate, because that is where the eyes go first. That's very important and you are doing that. The other thing I like is that you are not necessarily selling Gun for Hire. You are selling Anthony Colandro and your larger-than-life personality. It's kind of like Larry Ellison with Oracle or Richard Branson with Virgin. Those two brands and personalities are one in the same. So one of the smartest things you did was put you up on that website with your face all over it. Take a look at this website: http://www.kangaroocarry.com/ Would you buy a holster from this man? I sure would if I was in the market for that. Within 10 seconds, you know what his company does, he shows you what his product can do, and then personally explains why his holster is a good idea. You keep it like that and you will do well. I'd send you a Birkat Haesek, but you seems to be doing gangbusters without one. Mazel Tov on the new website, brother. May you have many years of success. Thank you Ryan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 The site is not done. There are about 12 pages that are disabled until completion and we will have a separate calendar for each location also. And who knows what else. Ant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted June 25, 2012 Sharp looking site. Good luck with everything. Sent from John's iPad 2 via Tapatalk HD Thank You Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hd2000fxdl 422 Posted June 26, 2012 Looks good Ant.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stever 16 Posted June 27, 2012 Nice site Anthony..been a year since I've been up in Belleville for Fla and Utah, but have seen you at TR NJ2as..Thanks again ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,127 Posted June 29, 2012 Hey Ant, I can't get your calendar to work. Is it temporarily down? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted July 2, 2012 Hey Ant, I can't get your calendar to work. Is it temporarily down? We have a cal for each class and this wee we will have a cal for each location up and running. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SgtToadette 59 Posted July 18, 2012 Was looking into the Pistol 2 courses and saw you guys had a new website. Looks great! Good work! -Zack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunforhire 826 Posted July 18, 2012 Was looking into the Pistol 2 courses and saw you guys had a new website. Looks great! Good work! -Zack Thank you Zack, it is almost 100% done. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites