Welcome
Welcome to Sweeters Cafe! I am Tiffany and Sweeters Cafe was established on February 16,2012. My goal here is to give high quality reviews for your site. What makes this page unique is that I try to communicate with the visitor while I am reviewing them. This opens a line of communication between the visitor and myself to ensure that the review is at the highest quality possible. Before you request, make sure to read the rules before requesting, as they tend to change often. If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to neomail me.
An intriguing aroma lures you into a small cozy cafe as you are walking down the street. Inside, you can see plush couches and coffee tables. The walls are a warm brown that gives off a "home-like aura". Simple paintings are hung up on the walls, and the sweet smell adds to the whole texture of the little cafe. In the back corner stands two small book shelves that take up the whole space along with beanbags. It seems to be a library for people looking for a place to study or just some peace and quiet. While you are looking around, a girl walks up to you and introduces herself as Tiffany. She shows you to your table, and hands you a menu.
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Updates
June 2, 2013
Indefinite HIATUS
- I finally put back up Fàbregas' review. I'm really sorry about this since I haven't really gotten off the other hiatus yet, but I've gotten so busy in real life and has reach a point where I can't manage my site right now. However, I will come on occasionally to answer my neomail.
April 20, 2013
- So apparently, I finished putting Fàbregas' review back up and Hannah's review but my laptop shut down and deleted everything right when I was about to save. I guess I'll try to rewrite Hannah's review and put back up Fàbregas' when I get back home tonight. I am so sorry for taking so long to write your reviews, but real life has really been stressful. Thank you for your understanding.
- Voting is now open at The Spotlight! Please consider voting for Sweeters Cafe or one of your favorite sites there. A big thank you to those of you who voted!
- I have decided to put this site on a hiatus for a while after I finish all the reviews currently on the list. The thing is, I really want to focus on my school work right now and my writing site Parchment. I will definitely be back during the summer, and requests will still be open during this time but only the Q&A rubric will be available.
April 19, 2013
- Voting is now open at The Spotlight! Please consider voting for Sweeters Cafe or one of your favorite sites there. A big thank you to those of you who voted!
- I have decided to put this site on a hiatus for a while after I finish all the reviews currently on the list. The thing is, I really want to focus on my school work right now and my writing site Parchment. I will definitely be back during the summer, and requests will still be open during this time but only the Q&A rubric will be available.
April 13, 2013
- Voting is now open at The Spotlight! Please consider voting for Sweeters Cafe or one of your favorite sites there. A big thank you to those of you who voted!
- So sorry I haven't completed any reviews yet, and I promise I'll try to get one up before the weekend is over. Aside from that, I'm not going to be on much today because I'll be out celebrating my birthday. But feel free to neomail me if you have any questions/concerns.
April 8, 2013
- Voting is now open at The Spotlight! Please consider voting for Sweeters Cafe or one of your favorite sites there. A big thank you to those of you who voted!
- There is also a new feature in the extras section here at Sweeters Cafe. It is called A Reviewing Word. Please do check it out if you have time.
April 6, 2013
- I'm on a roll here! I finished the very last request, and the remaining rubrics will be able until the end of the day.
- There is also a new feature in the extras section here at Sweeters Cafe. It is called A Reviewing Word. Please do check it out if you have time.
April 5, 2013
- Received 3 requests and finished 2. I'll leave the remaining available review rubrics there until tomorrow before I clear the list. So request while you still can!
- There is also a new feature in the extras section here at Sweeters Cafe. It is called A Reviewing Word. Please do check it out if you have time.
April 4, 2013
- I'm back early!!! So just like I promised, all rubrics are available so request while you can!
- There is also a new feature in the extras section here at Sweeters Cafe. It is called A Reviewing Word. Please do check it out if you have time.
April 2, 2013
- NEW LAYOUT! Isn't it stunning? I am still on hiatus, but I would like to take a moment to say thank you to Carol at Venice for this amazing layout.
- There is also a new feature in the extras section here at Sweeters Cafe. It is called A Reviewing Word. Please do check it out if you have time.
March 25,2013
- I am officially on a hiatus as of today through April 5. I will be going on vacation for spring break to San Francisco and Yosemite National Park so expect replies to be slow. However, if you have any questions/concerns, please neomail me. I will keep Q & A requests open only. As for the other rubrics, they will be updated when I get back.
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Information
The information/tips stated below will show you how to request and read each kind of rubric available here.
Rubric Availability - This is how you can tell what kind of rubric is available at the time you are requesting. To find out how many rubrics there are, just take a look at the request page at the "rubric availability" section.
Reading the rubrics - Before you request, make sure to fully read the rubric that you are about to choose completely. This is because if you see something in a rubric that you won't like me to review you on, or anything else that you feel isn't necessary in your review, you can tell me.
Navigating - To navigate throughout the rubrics page, just click on the links under navigation. They will take you to the rubric that you want.
Speed - You can see if your review is fast, medium, or slow by looking at the orange speed status under the rubric name.
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Sweeters Cupcake (In-depth)
This particular cupcake is a strange blend with all of the ingredients used in the other cupcakes and is wonderfully decorated.
Overall Score from ?/100: This is the total score of your site.
Introduction and First Anchored Page ?/15:
The introduction is the part where you introduce yourself and your site to others. Here, I will see if your introduction made sense, and did your name link back to your userlookup. Also, I will see if your introduction told enough information on your site. If it's a story, then I will see if the story made sense, and if it has creativity and originality. I will also take a look at the front anchored page of where your introduction is at, and see if it is organized.
Rules ?/5:
Are your rules fair? Do you sound too harsh? Do they make sense? Easy to understand? I will be looking for these things while reading your rules.
Layout and Organization ?/20:
Your layout is very important because it's the first impression that the visitors see when they enter your site. Here, I will be looking to see if your layout is pleasing to the eye, and if it's organized. What I mean by organized is that I will see if your site's navigation works and is easy to see and use. I will also take a quick glance through your site to see if anything is out of place, or needs to be positioned a bit better.
Spelling and Grammar ?/10:
This is a quick read through your site to see if there are any mistakes. I will also be correcting your mistakes here.
Sitely ?/10:
The sitely part of your site usually contains Link Backs, Affiliates, Listers, and your Credits. I will see that you have all of the above. I will also be critiquing your link back buttons to see if they are high quality. I will also include a link sweep on your affiliates and listers to see if they are inactive, closed, or on hiatus.
Content ?/40:
Your content is the most important thing on your site because it lets others know what you have. Here, I will see if you organized your content in a manner that is easy to access and use. I will also score you on how you have placed your content. Is it neat? Are the textarea/textboxes the right size? Your content's quality will also be scored on here.
Suggestions:
If your site needs something extra, I will find a site that suits your needs.(Only if you need it)
Revisit: Yes/No
Recommended: Yes/No
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Chocolate Delight (Pro/Con)
A classic. This is a perfect treat for a chocoholic!
Pros:
What is good about your site. This review will be in bullets.
Cons:
Some of the things that you need to improve on. Here, I will also list some sites that may help you fix your problem, or provide you with the code.
Suggestions:
If your site needs something extra, I will find a site that suits your needs.(Only if you need it)
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Vanilla Sweetie (Visual)
The perfect cupcake to grab on the go! Either for lunch,dinner, desert, or just for a light snack! It has the perfect light taste and looks absolutely adorable!
Overall Score ?/10
First Impression ?/3:
First Impression is what do I see when I first saw your layout. I will also go over your site's introduction, and give you suggestions on how to fix it.
Spelling and Grammar ?/3:
This is a quick read through your site if there are any mistakes. I will also be correcting your mistakes here.
Layout and Organization?/4:
Your layout is very important because it's the first impression that the visitors see when they enter your site. Here, I will looking to see if your layout is pleasing to the eye, and if it's organized. What I mean by organized is that I will see if your site's navigation works and is easy to see and use.
Recommended: Yes/No
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Lollipops (Content Only)
Such sweet little treats! These lollipops will be sure to make you smile!
High Quality Content
During this part of the review, I will list a couple of your best content. I will also be explaining why I chose them.
Content that needs to improve
Here, I will be listing the lowest quality of your content. I will be giving you a few tips on how to improve them.
Suggestions
If your site needs something extra, I will find a site that suits your needs.(Only if you need it)
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Hot Chocolate (Suggestion Service)
Creamy, hot, and full of chocolate goodness! Who doesn't like this drink? The hot chocolate is topped with big marshmallows, and a peppermint candy cane dipped in it to give it a minty taste. Have a cup, curl up by the fire, and warm up.
Suggestion Service:
A suggestion service is an original Sweeters Cafe rubric. In this rubric, I will be taking a look at your site for visual appeal only. I will recommend resources that will suit your site, suggest how your site should be organized, and recommend sites/guides that will be helpful and suits your site's needs. All of this comes with a brief critique of why I recommend the sites and how to fix the problems on your site. This rubric is best for sites barely starting out.
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Bubble Tea (Q & A)
This sweet and unique drink will be sure to please you!
Q & A: For the Q & A review or questions and answers, you will be able to ask me as many questions you want about your site. It can be about anything. From your layout to your sitely page. For example, you might ask:
Is my layout pleasing to the eye? or Do you think I need to take out anything in my request form(s)?
This review does not have recommendation, points, or scores.
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Build your own Dish (Customized Review)
The wish jar will be the new dish that you will create! Allow me to tell you how to do this.
Introduction:
The introduction is the part where you introduce yourself and your site to others. Here, I will see if your intro made sense, and did your name link back to your userlookup. Also, I will see if your introduction told enough information on your site. If it's a story, then I will see if the story made sense, and if it has creativity and originality.
Rules:
Are your rules fair? Do you sound too harsh? Do they make sense? Easy to understand? I will be looking for these things while reading your rules.
Layout and Organization:
Your layout is very important because it's the first impression that the visitors see when they enter your site. Here, I will looking to see if your layout is pleasing to the eye, and if it's organized. What I mean y organized is that I will see if your site's navigation works and is easy to see and use.
Spelling and Grammar:
This is a quick read through your site to see if there are any mistakes. I will also be correcting your mistakes here.
Sitely:
The sitely part of your site usually contains Affiliates, Listers, and your Credits. I will see that you have all of the above. I will also be rating your link back buttons to see if they are high quality. I will also include a link sweep on your affiliates and listers to see if they are inactive, closed, or on hiatus.
Content:
Your content is the most important thing on your site because it lets others know what you have. Here, I will see if you organized your content in a manner that is easy to access and use. I will also score you on how you have placed your content. Is it neat? Are the textarea/textboxes the right size? Your content's quality will also be scored on here.
Suggestions:
If your site needs something extra, I will find a site that suits your needs. (Only if you need it)
Recommended: Yes/No
Revisit: Yes/No
First Impression:
First Impression is what do I see when I first saw your layout. I will also go over your site's introduction, and give you suggestions on how to fix it.
Link Sweep:
I will check to see if all your links work, and if you are affiliated with any closed or inactive sites.
Link Back buttons:
I will review your link back buttons, and see if they are high quality. I will also list some button request sites here for you.
Menu
You take a look at the menu and see what you would like to order.
Donuts (Section Service)
A sweet frosted treat. Who doesn't like donuts?
Section service is a unique rubric in which you can pick out different pages/sections of your site that you want me to review you on. You can pick up to 3 sections. When you have picked out the sections that you would like me to review on, just go to the request page and fill out the form! I have already provided a set of instructions within the form on the request page. This is an original Sweeters Cafe rubric.
Section 1:
I will be giving you tips on this section, correcting your grammar, and tell you what you need to fix. I will also provide explanations on the best way that I think is best for you to organize this particular page.
Section 2:
I will be giving you tips on this section, correcting your grammar, and tell you what you need to fix. I will also provide explanations on the best way that I think is best for you to organize this particular page.
Section 3:
I will be giving you tips on this section, correcting your grammar, and tell you what you need to fix. I will also provide explanations on the best way that I think is best for you to organize this particular page.
Suggesions:
If your site needs something extra, I will find a site that suits your needs.(Only if you need it)
Request
After reading the menu, you call Tiffany over to take your order. However, before she arrives you notice a small note in the back of the menu...
Rules
Please request only when requests are open! I will not review your site if you have any stolen content.
Please link back before you request a review and after. If you cannot link back due to revamping or any other reason, please let me know beforehand so that I won't keep reminding you.
All sites must be in English. If you read the rules, put "unicorns" as the subject of your request. I will do re-reviews only if you have made changes to your site and its content.
You may only request a review per month and site. I will not review applications, webbies, wishlists, screenie pages, pages about pets, or guilds since I have no experience with these types of pages whatsoever. However, you may request a link sweep, Q&A, or proofreading review if you own any of these pages.
Please keep your inbox cleared while you are on the waiting list, and do not make major changes to your site. This will make it very hard for me to review you, but minor changes is fine. For instance, you may update your site, and add new content on.
I can only review in Chrome, so if your layout has any problems in Chrome please let me know and we might work something out. When you are requesting, please make sure you check to see if your rubric is available. To do this, take a look at the "rubric availability" section on the request page.
Remember, your review is my opinion, so if you don't agree with everything I say, please don't send me insulting neomails. If you read the rules, ignore unicorns, and put "rainbow cupcakes" as the subject instead.
When giving me credit, please don't put the button in "affiliates", "links out", or anywhere else. I would like proper credit , meaning the button goes under the "Reviewed by" section.
Rubrics Availability
Sweeters Cupcake (in-depth): 0 left
Chocolate Delight (pro/con): 0 left
Vanilla Sweetie (visual): 0 left
Lollipops (content only): 0 left
Hot Chocolate (suggestion service): 0 left
Bubble Tea (q&a): Always Available
Wish Jar (customized review): 0 left
Donuts (section service): 0 left
Pickup
A few minutes after Tiffany takes your order, she brings out your food. "Enjoy! If you need anything else, please just ask!" says Tiffany.
Malisha | Hot Chocolate (suggestion service) | Date Completed: 04/5/13
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James | Lollipops (content only) | Date Completed: 04/5/13
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Sarah | Chocolate Delight (pro/con) | Date Completed: 04/6/13
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Fàbregas | Wish Jar (customized review) | Date Completed: 03/24/13
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Hot Chocolate (suggestion service)
Critique on banner- When I first saw your site's banner, nothing really stood out. The banner didn't exactly draw me into your site or made me want to look around. There is nothing wrong with your banner overall, but I suggest adding a few textures or edit the text a bit more on the banner to make it more appealing. Below is a couple of sites that I have picked that I think will be a great help in creating a banner. * Roll over each site's button for an brief explanation of the site.
Stuck together placeholders- While browsing through your site, I noticed that your button placeholders in each category are stuck together. Below is an explanation on how to fix this.
Notice how the buttons stick together? All you have to do to fix this is add a link code to the button code. Here:
After you've added the code, your placeholders should look like the ones above. If this doesn't work, just check out the short little guide on the site below.
Back Signs Suggestions- On your extras page, linking with a regular text link is fine, but adding a graphic one will make it easier to see. Here are a few that I have chosen that I think will match your layout. * They all link back to where I got them from.
Button Requests- So far, you only have two link back buttons. I'm not saying this as a bad thing, but I suggest requesting one or two more link back buttons. This is just to create more of a variety of buttons to choose from. Below are a couple of sites with open requests.
Need more suggestions? I will also list a few review sites here just in case you need a few more tips or suggestions. Please remember to only request if you need it and only from one site at a time or at most two sites.
Remember to link back to Sweeters Cafe! I have already added your score onto the button. Also, feel free to take the icon below the button.
Lollipops (content only)
High Quality Content
This is by far probably the best button that you have made so far. The image is nicely cropped to the point where it doesn't completely distract you from the text itself. The coloring and textures that you have used on the button also brings out the text. Also, the text placement is perfect and the unique animation is perfectly paced.
The image on this button is perfectly cropped and the soft glow used on the text also brings out the aspect of the button. The spaces were efficiently used on this button leaving no unused space increasing the button's visual appeal. Nothing on this button seems too overwhelming or stands out too much. All in all, this button is well made.
This button is certainly unique. The text is well executed and so is the border. I love how the border has different shades of colors and is very easy on the eyes. The border also goes well with the image used on the button and the animation is perfectly paced.
Content that needs to improve
Although the image on this button is perfectly cropped, the animation pace and border's coloring needs a bit of work. The animation starts again right after the first round is finished making the button appear too over-whelming, or not as high quality. Also, the border's coloring stands out a bit much and distracts you from the main focal point of the button- which is the image and text.
This is one of your better buttons. As always, the image is nicely cropped. The animation on this button is also really unique and the text placement is just perfect. The only thing wrong with this button is the border. It appears to be too thick, and as like mentioned above, it distracts you from the main focal point of the button- which is the image and text.
Everything on this button is perfect besides the animation. The shine animation on this button is too slow. The pace is perfect but the time it takes the animation to get through one loop is slow. I suggest turning it up a few notches, and the button will be completely fine.
The image on this button is a bit fuzzy or blurry. I suggest sharpening it a bit more by a few pixels. The animation(s) on this button is also a bit much. Although they are perfectly paced,the overuse of animations makes the button appear rather low quality.
Suggestions
Your buttons overall, are pretty good and decent quality. However, I suggest working on the animation paces and image sharpening. Once you get these skills down your buttons will definitely improve. Here are a couple button guides/tutorials to help you out.
I will also list a few review sites here just in case you need a few more tips or suggestions. Please remember to only request if you need it and only from one site at a time or at most two sites.
Remember to link back to Sweeters Cafe! I have already added your score onto the button. Also, feel free to take the icon below the button.
Chocolate Delight (pro/con)
Pros
Cons
Suggestions
Extras Page- Adding a few more extras will surely attract more attention to your site. They also give something for your visitors to browse through or participate in. I think you can add some tutorials on how to make buttons or banners. You can also create a visitor feedback center or challenges. The challenges can be something that relates to your site or just something for fun. For example in one challenge, you can provide an image and the person who is participating in the challenge can make any kind of graphic out of it. If they succeed, the get an award or something.
Your buttons overall, are high quality. However, I suggest working on perfecting your animations a bit more. Once you get that down, your buttons will definitely improve. Here are a couple button guides/tutorials to help you out.
I will also list a few review sites here just in case you need a few more tips or suggestions. Please remember to only request if you need it and only from one site at a time or at most two sites.
Remember to link back to Sweeters Cafe! I have already added your score onto the button. Also, feel free to take the icon below the button.
Wish Jar (customized review)
First Impression
When I first entered your site, my eyes were immediately drawn to your banner. The banner's design is very simple, yet appealing. The text is placed perfectly and easily stands out from the image used.
Another thing that captured my eye was your navigation. All the links stands out and are very easy to read. Overall, your site made a very good first impression.
Content
You have an enormous amount of content on your site. You really went in-depth on explaining why learning a new language is beneficial in the real world. You provided lots of tips and explanation on each topic.
Layout and Organization
Your layout is very simple in design, but very appealing. It is perfect for your site's content due to the large size. Also, your navigation easily stands out and all of the links work.
Introduction
You explained everything about your site perfectly in the introduction. I just suggest introducing yourself a bit more in your introduction and provide a link to your userlookup. Overall, great introduction.
Spelling and Grammar
I haven't really found any spelling/grammar mistakes throughout your site. Except for the fact the you've misspelled practice. Instead you spelled it as practise.
Remember to link back to Sweeters Cafe! I have already added your score onto the button. Also, feel free to take the icon below the button.
Extras
-"I see you are interested on seeing what else we have in store here at the cafe? Well, go ahead and take a looking around! Everything here is for our visitors to see." explains Tiffany.
Portfolio
A lot of people have came into the bakery and ordered something. You may see that here. More?A Reviewing Word
Here, you can get a word from fellow reviewers on different steps on how to write reviews and their reviewing style. More?Retired Buttons
Buttons used in the past, but are much too pretty to let go! More?Reviews
This is where I keep all of the scores Sweeters Cafe earned ever since opening. More?The Wall
View all of the awards Sweeters Cafe has won. More?After Content Revamp
Before Content Revamp
Lost the score on
Really Old Reviews
These reviews were done when the site first opened.
A Reviewing Word
Information
A Reviewing Word is exactly what it means - A Word from Reviewers. Here, a fellow reviewer will be able to submit advice on their style of reviewing and answer review questions. You do not have to have a review site to participate, but you must have some experience in giving constructive criticism and writing reviews. Here is how you can use this feature to your own advantage.
Questions
1. Before you start a review, what do you do first?
I always look over the site that I am reviewing first and glance at the site's content. I quickly read through the site and test all the links before I start on the review.
- Tiffany2. When you are first building a rubric, what do you think about?
Submit
Asking a question
Answering a question
Retired Buttons
This is not all of my retired buttons. They are displayed here because before I move them to the Sitely Needs and Extras, I still want to give you a chance to use them.
the wall
Here, you can view all of the awards and achievements Sweeters Cafe during the time it has been open.Ranked 3rd in reviews at Lacuna Directory
Ranked 3rd in reviews at The Shelf Directory
Ranked 1st in reviews at Pixie Dust
Ranked 1st in reviews at All The Magic
Ranked 1st in reviews at Maltieca Directory
Ranked 2nd in reviews at Lexi's Directory
Ranked 2nd in reviews at Enough Said
Ranked 4th in reviews at The Directory
Ranked 2nd in reviews at Iridescent
Ranked 3rd in reviews and was featured site at Serene
Ranked 4th in reviews at The Lunch Box
Ranked 2nd in reviews at Sincerely Yours
Ranked 1st in reviews at Treasure Trove
Ranked 4th in reviews at All of the Cupcakes!
Ranked 8th in reviews at Echelon
Ranked 2nd in reviews at Cincinatus
Ranked 4th in reviews at Erised
Gifts and Awards
Gifts
Awards
sitely
I see you want to leave Sweeters Cafe? Well, I hope your visit here has been pleasant and see you again soon! Feel free to take one of our business cards just in case you ever want to come back! Have a nice day!
Link Back
Sister Site
The Music Book is run by the amazing Maddie! She offers in-depth reviews that are sure to help your site, and also be sure to check out the extras section too! The activities that she has fits the theme very well. Also, the layout is absolutely beautiful. This site is definitely worth visiting.
Affiliates
I will take a look at any site that wants to become affiliates. All you have to do is have at least one of your content up on your site for me to view it.
Inactive Affiliates: Ayuda | Cosmic Reviews | The Sixth Station | Harvest Moon Reviews | The Silver Book | Esteem | The Bakery | The Gift Site Consulting | Third Impression | Neostars Magazine |
Listers
Credits
