On business websites, do you like to see photos of the people who run the company?

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sleepdeprived · 10/12/2004 19:58

Just asking because my brother and SIL have a family business (property development) and are currently designing their site - they wondered if it was better for clients to imagine them the way they wanted to - ? What do you think?

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SenoraPostrophe · 10/12/2004 20:04

I was wondering this too (for our website).

In general I like to see photos because it shows the company is real. It is also good for a laugh usually!

But I don't know if other people think that so not sure I want to put our mugs online.

They'd look like this:

winterwarmmummer · 10/12/2004 20:06

I don't think so, it's a bit self publicist. Although I would if it were a farmer/specialist food shop. I'm not sure why the distinction.

LittleNemo · 10/12/2004 20:14

Must admit I'm not keen on sites which do. Our site at work used to have full head to toe shots of each of our directors!! always thought it created a very 'salesy/over the top' image of the company. But only my personal opinion of course :)

SenoraPostrophe · 10/12/2004 20:21

Surely having a website is all about publicity anyway?

Thinking about it though it does depend on the field. There are a lot of affiliate-type sites these days and you often don't know if you are dealing with a real company or some spotty teenager. That's especially true of property and travel (car hire, hotels etc).

winterwarmmummer · 10/12/2004 20:34

Maybe it's OK if it's not the first thing you come across? It's just that all those kinds of pics look so cheesy.

SueW · 10/12/2004 23:42

I like to see a section 'About Us' which gives a brief description about why the people set up the company and its history.

BUT.... I hate it if it's cheesy or showy. Just got to be really down-to-earth.

wheresmyturkey · 10/12/2004 23:51

\link{http://www.farmpost.co.uk/thefarmindex.htm\have a look at this lot!}

wheresmyturkey · 10/12/2004 23:54

Sorry bad link! when you get through the front door you need to click on the door to the left of the "room"

lockets · 11/12/2004 00:30

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kinderbobsleigh · 11/12/2004 07:55

I've got photos of me on my website, but working not just smiling at the camera. I like to prove I exist, my studio exists and I am a nice person, not weird lady with mad hair and cats.

wickedwinterwitch · 11/12/2004 08:15

I do quite like to see photos but if there weren't any it wouldn't stop me buying from a site.

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