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Comment on Google Analytics: Event Tracking by Kevin Koitz

Kevin Koitz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:50:27 +0000

The work and the progress have been fun to watch. And I’m glad you’re taking an “academic” (for lack of better word) approach. I don’t know Austin well, but from other Austin sites I’ve explored, I think a “city/region” drop down will track well b/c you can break these areas down into a relatively small group — and each area is relatively well defined (West Austin, Southwest Austin)? Yes, kind of a question! Subdivisions…much harder in most areas. For a clean, compact interface, like yours, the solution may be a pop-out of check-boxes of subdivisions.

I’ll stop while I’m behind :=) but just getting at how the organization of areas — and the programing solutions given the general framework of the interface itself is THE incredible challenge when designing a custom RE search program IMHO. Thanks for continuing to share, Eric…you’re close and there’s no doubt you’re going to figure out all the angles.

Comment on Want Success? Offer People [easy access to] What They Want by Joe Lane

Joe Lane — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:31:16 +0000

Crap! Ya mean I have to actually offer something on my site the paying customer wants? Hmm, I guess I’ll have to think about this! [grins}

Comment on Want Success? Offer People [easy access to] What They Want by Kevin Koitz

Kevin Koitz — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:03:09 +0000

Great topic…

@Eric – Yep, market Stats, walkscore integration per area page would be engaging, video would be my perfect world . But thoughts on potential lost traffic from long tailed searches based on something in a basic 3/4 small paragraph synopsis…

- And if you’re using an integrated IDX solution, thoughts on this structure:
a) few opening sentences on area/city
b) properties in that specific area/city
c) few more paragraphs list of properties contained in that area/city?

@Josh

- Love the redesign and great post on the evolution/rules – did you think about integrating a quick search into the top portion of the site or did you feel it would clutter it up?

- Call to action – I have mixed feelings on this one…great topic. Right now, I, like you, am going with approx. 6 quick bullets, However, I like the idea of an icon within the registration with a “1 point” call to action. I tend to split hairs but I think an inviting CTA inside an inviting graphic can go a long way… “Save your favorite listings”…I can come up with a better language and probably a few examples. Just need to think. PM me if that makes sense and/or sounds interesting and I’ll find a few…kk at koitzgroup.com

Comment on Want Success? Offer People [easy access to] What They Want by Josh Ferris

Josh Ferris — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:01:58 +0000

Interesting concept of less text getting in the way. I always used a “What are the benefits of registering with HouseMeetsOwner.com?” with about five or six bullet points explaining why to register (because they have to anyway). After reading your post I started to wonder if this text block before the search was causing people to leave the page so I removed it… We’ll see how it goes!

Comment on Best Woot Item Ever by Jason G

Jason G — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:27:49 +0000

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Trulia SERP Drop: More to the Story? — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:26:45 +0000

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Did Trulia Get Hacked? — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:26:09 +0000

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Comment on Trulia Caught Cloaking Red Handed by Did Google Fish Slap Trulia?

Did Google Fish Slap Trulia? — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:14:48 +0000

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