Feedback on Daughters Website - Cakeshelf.com

Associatedjustinh93 @ cakeshelf.com on 13/10/2015 - 10:02
Last edited 13/10/2015 - 10:44

Hey guys,

My friends daughter (14 years old) recently started a blog on cake recipes and other tasty morsels, at the moment it is just a hobby, but she is putting quite a bit of time on it in terms of taking photos and creating new recipes.

Personally I am not very good with websites either but I have found that getting real feedback is the best way to improve. I believe she is using wordpress at the moment.

By the way the recipes are seriously good, I tried the Cherry Ripe cake and it was on point!

If you had time I would really appreciate any feedback you can provide on how she can improve the site, also can post any comments you may have to her directly on her website. I know she would really appreciate the support. :)

www.cakeshelf.com

Cheers

Justin

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Comments

  • rodinthink on 15/10/2015 - 22:51

    I feel depressed knowing 14 years old kid can make this good website while me at my middle adult and can't do shit.
    fml (FartMeLife)

    • Associatedjustinh93 @ cakeshelf.com on 15/10/2015 - 23:43

      I feel like just going through the comments makes me feel like anyone can make a cool website.

      Everyone here is soo supportive

      • rodinthink on 15/10/2015 - 23:55

        You got one of the best community in the world.
        Youtube or 4 chan community sometimes is just too immature and un-educated
        I reckon OZbargain is kind of reddit

        • hahaboy on 16/10/2015 - 23:32
          +1

          …

    • Associatedcakeshelf @ cakeshelf.com on 16/10/2015 - 07:00

      Haha trust me it really isn't that hard once you watch all the YouTube videos and stuff. I bet you could do it :)

  • onlyletters on 16/10/2015 - 09:58
    +1

    Images need to be compressed so the website loads faster, the image of yourself to the right took about a year to load due to its size.

    • Associatedcakeshelf @ cakeshelf.com on 16/10/2015 - 10:51

      Thanks for pointing this out. I didn't notice. How do I compress a image without ruining it's quality or size?

      • onlyletters on 16/10/2015 - 11:10

        Thats not possible, when compressing, you will lose both.

        • Associatedcakeshelf @ cakeshelf.com on 16/10/2015 - 11:37

          Oh. But how am I supposed to have good looking photos and a quick loading website at the same time?

        • Sergeant Salami on 16/10/2015 - 14:29

          @cakeshelf: Good hosting!

        • pilchard on 16/10/2015 - 16:49
          +1

          @cakeshelf: You find a balance between size/compression and quality. At the moment that image is 5,472px × 3,648 (really really huge). When it's displayed on your site, it's scaled down to 1,261px × 841px. So as a start, just try re-sizing it to 1,261px × 841px. That should bring the size down considerably.

        • Associatedcakeshelf @ cakeshelf.com on 18/10/2015 - 07:49

          @eides: Thankyou for this! I'll try it later today.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2015 - 15:23

    I kind of want some cake now. :/

    • Associatedcakeshelf @ cakeshelf.com on 18/10/2015 - 07:50

      So do I haha

  • hopper on 16/10/2015 - 15:31

    Great, well done kiddo :)

    • Associatedcakeshelf @ cakeshelf.com on 18/10/2015 - 07:50

      Thankyou!

  • BigTed on 16/10/2015 - 15:43

    Fantastic site and a great idea.
    I am more of a taste tester/sampler than a baker - but I will try to get my kids to check your site out in hopes it will inspire them.
    I would say that people will visit your site for the recipes, but they will follow you for who you are.
    Showing some of your personality (which you do well) is the key to getting a regular following.
    In this vein, have you considered a youtube channel?
    Wish you the best and will definitely try some of your recipes.

    • BigTed on 16/10/2015 - 15:46

      Oh, and I hope to see you on Great Australian Bake-Off if it ever happens again (or maybe just move to the UK and go on the British one - which I love).

    • Associatedcakeshelf @ cakeshelf.com on 18/10/2015 - 07:55

      Thankyou so much! Taste testing is one of the best parts!
      I hope your kids are inspired to start baking because it's such a rewarding hobby. I mean, who doesn't love cake?!

  • 2bitbludger on 25/10/2015 - 14:15
    -2

    She should have a com.au domain.

    • [Deactivated] on 25/10/2015 - 14:31

      What is the point and why?

      • 2bitbludger on 25/10/2015 - 16:42
        -2

        If you don't know the answer
        then that proves my point.
        Next time, keep it to yourself.

        • [Deactivated] on 25/10/2015 - 23:32

          "Who is eligible for a .com.au and .net.au Domain Name?

          All Australian businesses, whether a company, business, registered body, owner, applicant of a registered trade mark or simply own a registered business name are eligible for a .com.au and .net.au Domain Name. You can get as many as you like."

          Ref: https://ausregistry.com.au/domains/what-is-a-comau-and-netau

        • 2bitbludger on 28/10/2015 - 17:16
          -1

          @Linkiepoo: she must not like Australians.

  • 2bitbludger on 25/10/2015 - 14:22
    -1

    I would be careful about accepting advice from random people on this site
    as everyone is a self proclaimed "expert" or "genius".

    • [Deactivated] on 25/10/2015 - 14:32

      Just like you? Saying they need a .com.au. ?

      • 2bitbludger on 25/10/2015 - 16:41
        -1

        If this is Australia?
        Are you experienced about websites?
        ANOTHER EXPERT… LOL

        • [Deactivated] on 25/10/2015 - 23:27

          You tell me? Is this a business? So you are pretty much saying, op should go and get a ABN number?

  • evolution-flip on 22/02/2016 - 14:35

    Oops, the site not working for me anymore?

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