Article on Indian Websites

nadreg · Jun 27th, 2006, 03:49

So, given this article, do YOU think the IndiaMike.com website is too cluttered? Will a little vaastu shastra or feng shui help?

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Indian Web sites go with the flow

NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) -- Spent a fortune on a flashy new Web site but still no one visits it? Tired of seeing your company slide down search engine listings?

Firms in India are now turning to the ancient philosophies of vaastu shastra and Chinese feng shui, used for centuries to bring balance and harmony between man and the environment, in a bid to boost their businesses through "balanced" Web pages... more...

PeakXV · Jun 27th, 2006, 04:07

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Earth is the layout, fire is the color, air is the HTML, space is name of the Web site, and water is the font and graphics," says Narang, adding that each must be chosen carefully and strike a balance with the other.

That's well thought out and a nice analogy for the frosting of an average website. But it's content, content, content that
is the ultimate decider of a sites longevity and success.

slakhs · Jun 27th, 2006, 04:15

While it is tempting (and probably correct) to agree with PeakXV's comment, one is reminded of Google, which doesnt have any content

Cheers
Slakhs

aadil · Jun 27th, 2006, 04:18

I don't believe in either of the two so I would not want to do anything with them. I for one, believe in myself and nothing else. If the site is good then it runs and reaches the top or else it goes down the list on Google!!!

Cheers,
Aadil.

Nick-H · Jun 27th, 2006, 08:43

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Firms in India are now turning to the ancient philosophies of vaastu shastra and Chinese feng shui, used for centuries to bring balance and harmony between man and the environment, in a bid to boost their businesses through "balanced" Web pages.

Tosh! They would do better to read a book on typography and design.

Well, ok, maybe it isn't tosh, it's just another way of looking at it

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mridula · Jun 27th, 2006, 11:53

I think Indiamike is doing quite well without any Vaastu or Feng Shui.

Sama · Jun 27th, 2006, 12:02

you can spend tons of money to have the flashiest, most well-designed website, but if the content is zip, people will lose interest quickly.

sort of the same thing with people, come to think about it....

DaDrifter · Jun 27th, 2006, 12:39

It is interesting that this article features under the "Technology" forum. I would consider classifying it under "Mumbo".

Sorry ... no offense meant, just an opinion.

It is the content and the contributors that make Indiamike such an interesting site and a wonderful resource for travellers.

PeakXV · Jun 27th, 2006, 23:13

Nadreg, I am probably alone on this one but the etravediary.com ad's (although I am sure it is a good website), font is too small, lengthy & congested and really cramps out the welcoming and color coolness of the IndiaMike.Com logo.

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nadreg Administrator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,137	Article on Indian Websites So, given this article, do YOU think the IndiaMike.com website is too cluttered? Will a little vaastu shastra or feng shui help? ---------------------------------------------- Indian Web sites go with the flow NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) -- Spent a fortune on a flashy new Web site but still no one visits it? Tired of seeing your company slide down search engine listings? Firms in India are now turning to the ancient philosophies of vaastu shastra and Chinese feng shui, used for centuries to bring balance and harmony between man and the environment, in a bid to boost their businesses through "balanced" Web pages... more... __________________ In pursuit of the Only truth: I Am!

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aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 2,038	I don't believe in either of the two so I would not want to do anything with them. I for one, believe in myself and nothing else. If the site is good then it runs and reaches the top or else it goes down the list on Google!!! Cheers, Aadil. __________________ Climb high; climb far; Your goal, the sky, Your aim, the stars!!!

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	I think Indiamike is doing quite well without any Vaastu or Feng Shui. __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India

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Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 6,421	you can spend tons of money to have the flashiest, most well-designed website, but if the content is zip, people will lose interest quickly. sort of the same thing with people, come to think about it.... __________________ *MY INDIA, 2005-2008* "Once you have felt the Indian dust, you will never be free of it." (Rumer Godden, 1975)

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Jun 27th, 2006, 04:15	#3
slakhs Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 71	While it is tempting (and probably correct) to agree with PeakXV's comment, one is reminded of Google, which doesnt have any content Cheers Slakhs

Jun 27th, 2006, 12:39	#8
DaDrifter Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 97	It is interesting that this article features under the "Technology" forum. I would consider classifying it under "Mumbo". Sorry ... no offense meant, just an opinion. It is the content and the contributors that make Indiamike such an interesting site and a wonderful resource for travellers.

Jun 27th, 2006, 23:13	#9
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 5,876	Nadreg, I am probably alone on this one but the etravediary.com ad's (although I am sure it is a good website), font is too small, lengthy & congested and really cramps out the welcoming and color coolness of the IndiaMike.Com logo.

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