Senior Web Site

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Yes, I'm finding that seniors and their adult children are surfing, too. An 88 year old found a product I offer. I was thinking of getting a site from godaddy, or one of those build your own and then get it optimized. Any thoughts?

Web hosting sites that offer Templates for do-it-yourselfers abound. The problem is two fold: 1) You don't own the template. If you leave that hosting site, you lose all the work you put into optimizing that template site. 2) Whether you leave that host or not, if you become dissatisfied with your template, you usually can't transfer that site to another CMS like Joomla, etc. Most of these do-it-yourself web site builders use an Ajax based CMS (e.g. Zen sitebuilder), which is drop dead simple to use. Anyone who is familiar with Word and can drag and drop can build their own site. However, it is not transferable if you want to customize it beyond the template. If you learn Joomla, you can buy a template that you own but you will invest a lot of time learning Joomla (or any CMS for that matter). Your time is more valuable than to spend on such a project unless you are planning on building and selling websites.

I recommend following Frank's advice... get someone to build a professional one for you. Just make sure you own it when it's done.

 

[Pangaea]

Nice Avatar. Upgading your image?

I saw a moderator is using the white stig and this one just happens to be my avatar on Pokerstars so...

 

[WinoBlues]

I saw a moderator is using the white stig and this one just happens to be my avatar on Pokerstars so...

Looks cool!

 

[jdeasy]

Many seniors use the internet now. Especially the T65 that have been using them at work.

 

[sodaytongal]

Thanks for the info . . you guys are the best! I'll call Amanda.

 

[dmiller90]

I find that most seniors don't surf the web. If they do have a computer, a big if, they usually just have email.
How do you plan do drive traffic to your website?

Your kidding right? You must seriously understand how to research the Traffic related to your market. Fastest Growing Online Market in the Insurance Business. The Great Part about all this? Quality Websites are far and few between. Oh sure plenty of quote sites, but the information sites will win!!

Not a uncommon mindset with Senior Agents. Wide Open Market and if you claim your web presence now you could retire soon if done correctly.

View this Site, www.Over65Insure.com and yes I drive Customers and Contracts everyday with this site. Very New Site, but is gaining ground fast.

How? Full of Information and Usefull Content stay away from Quote Sites!!!!!

Just do yourself a favor and stay away from talking characters, or sounds as well, very annoying for the Senior!

Get a professional to do it. You are a professional insurance agent, shouldn't your website be professional as well and not appear as though you "did it yourself"?

I have talked to tons of website people and I have found one that didn't try to "rip me off", would talk to me over the phone and actually listened to what I had to say and wanted. She busted her butt to understand exactly what I needed, I know nothing about websites, and did an excellent job at a very reasonable price.

If you want a real pro to do it without all the BS of trying to sell you things you don't need call Amanda Chappell (404) 386-3691.

Tell her Frank sent you, I don't think she will hang up on you.

I speak with Frank usually on a Weekly Basis, and I have sent customers to this person as well, Truly based on Franks Recommendation, Finally someone who gets it!! and wont nickel and dime you to death!!!

 

[J.R.]

Your kidding right? You must seriously understand how to research the Traffic related to your market. Fastest Growing Online Market in the Insurance Business. The Great Part about all this? Quality Websites are far and few between. Oh sure plenty of quote sites, but the information sites will win!!

Not a uncommon mindset with Senior Agents. Wide Open Market and if you claim your web presence now you could retire soon if done correctly.

View this Site, www.Over65Insure.com and yes I drive Customers and Contracts everyday with this site. Very New Site, but is gaining ground fast.

How? Full of Information and Usefull Content stay away from Quote Sites!!!!!

Just do yourself a favor and stay away from talking characters, or sounds as well, very annoying for the Senior!



I speak with Frank usually on a Weekly Basis, and I have sent customers to this person as well, Truly based on Franks Recommendation, Finally someone who gets it!! and wont nickel and dime you to death!!!

Very nice site Dave. Did you use Drupal or Joomla?