iZimmbiRADIO

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Site URL: http://izimmbiradio.com
Review Type: Feedback Topic + Advanced Review
Extra Notes: The content warning relates to cursing in music up from our artists...
 
I couldn't get your radio stream to work. Are you streaming 24/7? I really love how you've put this together to promote new artists with bio pages and the ability to listen to their music. The design of the site is excellent. I started listening to your "Top 30 mp3". Have you considered having the artists you feature provide a short audio clip like: "Hey this is x for iZimmbiRadio and this is my track x."?
 
First thing is I love your website design. It looks great, clean and modern and I like the black and pink colour scheme too. With regards to the footer I would get maybe a custom advertisement placeholder that follows your colour scheme and with your logo. I like the idea around the website too and I wish you the best of luck with it 😉
 
Sam said:
I couldn't get your radio stream to work. Are you streaming 24/7? I really love how you've put this together to promote new artists with bio pages and the ability to listen to their music. The design of the site is excellent. I started listening to your "Top 30 mp3". Have you considered having the artists you feature provide a short audio clip like: "Hey this is x for iZimmbiRadio and this is my track x."?
Thanks very much. I was originally broadcasting multiple playlists 24/7 and then I some how messed up the settings I use in a specific program to broadcast through IceCast. That being said, I stopped doing the through the site broadcasts because I haven't had time to fix it. My kid drives me bonkers, plus I'm writing a Novel too. So, yeah a bit busy. I do go on the air every Monday and Wednesday night 10PM EST through Mixlr. I have more audio recordings to add to past shows as well, the site itself keeps the staff and I pretty busy LOL.

kingcool52 said:
First thing is I love your website design. It looks great, clean and modern and I like the black and pink colour scheme too. With regards to the footer I would get maybe a custom advertisement placeholder that follows your colour scheme and with your logo. I like the idea around the website too and I wish you the best of luck with it 😉

Thanks for the suggestion King. I'll look into that.The main reason I put the one I had was because it was colorful and stood out like a sore eye so I figured it was bound to get attention. 😛
 
Apologies for the wait, Zimm. I'll be tagging this now.

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I will be taking this over. Please expect this within 24 hours. Sorry for the wait.
 
Kino said:
I will be taking this over. Please expect this within 24 hours. Sorry for the wait.

Alright, I will hold you to that. 😀
 


iZimmbiRADIO
Review by Kino


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First Impressions
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My first impressions are - WOW! I was very impressed right from the start. I mean you really have something special here. Just from first glance I can tell that you really put a lot of thought into this. Everything fits where its supposed to and unlike most new sites, its organized. I am very happy you thought everything out before creating this site.

Excellent work. 🙂
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Superb



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Design Quality
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Man I just have to say right from the start - I am super impressed with the design of your website. It's absolutely stunning.

I like the disclaimer that pops up right from the start that tells that there might be some explicit content. The only thing I would recommend is that the text was a little light and I had to squint a little bit to read. Maybe you should look at that see if you can make the text a little bit darker for ease of reading.

I then went to browse the rest of your site and was thoroughly impressed. I love the huge scrolling images. They play an important role with advertising and fit your music niche greatly. I ilike th tabs at the top. They are plain, simple and all you need. Everything is very clear and is easy to read.

I like the layout of your artists page. I think its unique to have the pink numbers flashing and changing with different categories each time. It's quite ingenious actually. It's a first time I've seen anything like that.

Overall, I'm very impressed with how the site is laid out, the quality of the design, and most importantly the "sexiness" of it.
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Superb



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Business Aspects
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So let's talk about business here. I think you have a unique niche that could gain some potential quick. I mean we see many sites with band promotion (such as Spotify, lastfm, etc.). However, I think you have a particular mindset to really showcase the artists on the site. I think that is really, really awesome. That is what is unique.

So looking at your packages, they seem fairly priced. You have a unique website here where there really isn't too big a market, money-wise, for this kind of stuff. I like your three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. I also really like that you have a free package. I think that is important to begin your site with because without members being able to test run the site, they will be hesitant to join.

Speaking of testing out the site. Do you have a "trial" version that artists can use to test out your site? I think that could be a real great feature to include on your site. By allowing users to test,they can then promote it to other artists they know. All artists are friends with other artists for sure. Also, maybe you should include a section for feedback from the artists or have something private to make sure that the artists are satisfied with the service you are providing.

I don't have any access to your stats, but I would just recommend doing a lot of SEO work and really working on your page rank to get more views.

Also, one more quick thought. I think you really need to, right from the start, try and get me to add my music. Right from the start I want to know why I should join, what incentives you are offering me, and maybe tie that in with site stats and PR.
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Good



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Originality
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You have a very original site here (to my knowledge). There isn't too much to say here because I think you can really become successful if this takes off. I mean you have a great niche that not many others are capitalizing on now. More than ever, with YouTube and stuff, artists are trying to get their music out there one way or another. Your site is allowing them to do this, and being a musician myself, I thank you for your service to the industry.

Great work.
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Excellent



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Site Structure
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Your site is structured very well. I feel like whenever I had a question about where something was located I had a button that would take me there. I think its vital to a site's success to be easy maneuverable. If it isn't then you clearly have an issue.

I like that I can see the About Us section, the Store, your blog, and contact. I mean those are the crucials that some sites lack, but you were smart enough to add.

Overall, not much to say because you have great structure. Everything looks phenomenal.
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Excellent



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Spelling & Professionalism
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Just from glancing at the forum, reviewing your content on the home page, and your artist section - everything looks great. It looks like you take your time to proof your writing, edit it well, and don't post it unless its perfect. I am very pleased with your ability to write.

The site comes off as super professional right from the start. Your spelling and proper grammar simply add to your overall success of being a successful site owner. I don't have too much critique because I think you've nailed it spot on mate.
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Final Remarks
I was very impressed throughout my whole experience on your website. You're getting 4 stars because you have the start of something super amazing. I think you have a great start and with your hard work and dedication you can make success.​


Biggest like about the website?: Originality of content
Biggest dislike about the website?: It makes me feel bad I don't have my own music to add
What could I do to make you (the Reviewer) join my website?: Really sell me on the front page about why I should join as an artist



Your Score
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Kino said:


iZimmbiRADIO
Review by Kino


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First Impressions
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My first impressions are - WOW! I was very impressed right from the start. I mean you really have something special here. Just from first glance I can tell that you really put a lot of thought into this. Everything fits where its supposed to and unlike most new sites, its organized. I am very happy you thought everything out before creating this site.

Excellent work. 🙂
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Superb



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Design Quality
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Man I just have to say right from the start - I am super impressed with the design of your website. It's absolutely stunning.

I like the disclaimer that pops up right from the start that tells that there might be some explicit content. The only thing I would recommend is that the text was a little light and I had to squint a little bit to read. Maybe you should look at that see if you can make the text a little bit darker for ease of reading.

I then went to browse the rest of your site and was thoroughly impressed. I love the huge scrolling images. They play an important role with advertising and fit your music niche greatly. I ilike th tabs at the top. They are plain, simple and all you need. Everything is very clear and is easy to read.

I like the layout of your artists page. I think its unique to have the pink numbers flashing and changing with different categories each time. It's quite ingenious actually. It's a first time I've seen anything like that.

Overall, I'm very impressed with how the site is laid out, the quality of the design, and most importantly the "sexiness" of it.
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Superb



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Business Aspects
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So let's talk about business here. I think you have a unique niche that could gain some potential quick. I mean we see many sites with band promotion (such as Spotify, lastfm, etc.). However, I think you have a particular mindset to really showcase the artists on the site. I think that is really, really awesome. That is what is unique.

So looking at your packages, they seem fairly priced. You have a unique website here where there really isn't too big a market, money-wise, for this kind of stuff. I like your three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. I also really like that you have a free package. I think that is important to begin your site with because without members being able to test run the site, they will be hesitant to join.

Speaking of testing out the site. Do you have a "trial" version that artists can use to test out your site? I think that could be a real great feature to include on your site. By allowing users to test,they can then promote it to other artists they know. All artists are friends with other artists for sure. Also, maybe you should include a section for feedback from the artists or have something private to make sure that the artists are satisfied with the service you are providing.

I don't have any access to your stats, but I would just recommend doing a lot of SEO work and really working on your page rank to get more views.

Also, one more quick thought. I think you really need to, right from the start, try and get me to add my music. Right from the start I want to know why I should join, what incentives you are offering me, and maybe tie that in with site stats and PR.
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Good



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Originality
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You have a very original site here (to my knowledge). There isn't too much to say here because I think you can really become successful if this takes off. I mean you have a great niche that not many others are capitalizing on now. More than ever, with YouTube and stuff, artists are trying to get their music out there one way or another. Your site is allowing them to do this, and being a musician myself, I thank you for your service to the industry.

Great work.
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Excellent



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Site Structure
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Your site is structured very well. I feel like whenever I had a question about where something was located I had a button that would take me there. I think its vital to a site's success to be easy maneuverable. If it isn't then you clearly have an issue.

I like that I can see the About Us section, the Store, your blog, and contact. I mean those are the crucials that some sites lack, but you were smart enough to add.

Overall, not much to say because you have great structure. Everything looks phenomenal.
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Excellent



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Spelling & Professionalism
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Just from glancing at the forum, reviewing your content on the home page, and your artist section - everything looks great. It looks like you take your time to proof your writing, edit it well, and don't post it unless its perfect. I am very pleased with your ability to write.

The site comes off as super professional right from the start. Your spelling and proper grammar simply add to your overall success of being a successful site owner. I don't have too much critique because I think you've nailed it spot on mate.
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Final Remarks
I was very impressed throughout my whole experience on your website. You're getting 4 stars because you have the start of something super amazing. I think you have a great start and with your hard work and dedication you can make success.​


Biggest like about the website?: Originality of content
Biggest dislike about the website?: It makes me feel bad I don't have my own music to add
What could I do to make you (the Reviewer) join my website?: Really sell me on the front page about why I should join as an artist



Your Score
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Kino! Than you so much for the amazing review! My team has been working there butts off to bring quality content to the site and someone taking notice of that makes me proud and happy.

I will definitely add something to the main page about why they should choose us. As for SEO, we make sure all of our pages and posts are SEO optimized. They all have a little green dot for us as team members logged in 🙂

As for the trial thing, the artists we currently represent and promote, due to their free package, is sort of our way of letting them see what we give them when they signup with us. I'm not really sure how else to go about that. The free package is basically a trial, but is still on a first come first serve basis.

The rest of your suggestions are plausible and we'll definitely look in to a way of incorporating them! Again, thanks so much for the review!
 
Zimm said:
Kino! Than you so much for the amazing review! My team has been working there butts off to bring quality content to the site and someone taking notice of that makes me proud and happy.

I will definitely add something to the main page about why they should choose us. As for SEO, we make sure all of our pages and posts are SEO optimized. They all have a little green dot for us as team members logged in 🙂

As for the trial thing, the artists we currently represent and promote, due to their free package, is sort of our way of letting them see what we give them when they signup with us. I'm not really sure how else to go about that. The free package is basically a trial, but is still on a first come first serve basis.

The rest of your suggestions are plausible and we'll definitely look in to a way of incorporating them! Again, thanks so much for the review!

Thanks for clarification on the SEO and PR.

I thought the free package was a trial, but I wasn't 100% sure. In that case, I'm glad you do offer a free service for the mean time. Real nice work.
 
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Thanks Keno! As I've been granted permission, I'm bumping this to get further insight from other members. Please be honest and if you have suggestions, make them!
 
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