Please review my website

Discussion in 'Websites' started by HolyInsomniac, Jul 24, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    I have started my site LinkCity Pro on 1st of June. I have been pretty busy with modifying the theme to meet my requirements as well as adding original content.

    At this time, I would really appreciate if you could please take a look at my site and let me know what you think about its:

    1. Design
    2. Content, and
    3. User Experience.

    Thank you so much!

    HolyInsomniac
     
    HolyInsomniac, Jul 24, 2009 IP
  2. HolyInsomniac

    HolyInsomniac Peon

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    #2
    I would really appreciate a review please.
     
    HolyInsomniac, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  3. GotOwned

    GotOwned Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Too much info for me. Looks too loaded.

    Maybe if you show less posts in one page will look better.

    You got 8 ads in the home page. Without counting 1 ad got like 3 sites.

    Good Luck.
     
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  4. bigtime2

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    #4
    Ummm a few things I would change...
    - Logo needs to be changed. Look at this thread, another dude has the same theme, same logo as you, http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1430860 .
    - I would either remove, or put them in a different place, the second row of links on the header of the page, FAQ, STICK FIGHT...., when you mouse over the top row it covers the bottom row, any webmaster would not do that.
    - CSS needs to be changed, Some of the links are bright blue and they are underlined when moused over, while some are just gray and they turn black when moused over.
    - Search box does not have a search button. Where do I click if I actually try to search something?
    - Too many pictures, videos on the main page, loads slowly. Not too slow, but enough to turn away some visitors.
    - Social media thumbnails (digg, reddit, facebook, stumble upon, etc.) links, or whatever they are called, are too big.
     
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  5. brendal

    brendal Peon

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    #5
    I think your website is great, It has alot of interesting content and looks like a winner to me. you might want to check out reviewmywebsite.org if you want an expert opinion though.
     
    brendal, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  6. thefish2010

    thefish2010 Peon

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    #6
    First, I like the concept of your site. But the design is definitely overwhelming. The most successful sites tend to draw your attention to 1 or 2 things on the home page. You can put as many articles as you would like on there, but make the section they are in stand out (assuming that is the most important thing on the page) so that users can instinctively tell the difference between your content and your navigation aids/site features. Also, I would put borders or something so where one post begins and the next starts.

    One thing I do when I design my pages is say to myself "If I couldn't read a single word on this page, where would I focus my attention?" You've obviously put some work into it...I would say just clean up the interface.
     
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  7. pcxp@live.com

    pcxp@live.com Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Nice I love the site, There's some real good content.
    Good job keep up the good work
     
    pcxp@live.com, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  8. vinay121078

    vinay121078 Active Member

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    #8
    Great, site is looking like nice.
     
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  9. vijay87

    vijay87 Active Member

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    #9
    The site design is awesome. The content too looking good. You should make the site some more user friendly. Thanks :)
     
    vijay87, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  10. HolyInsomniac

    HolyInsomniac Peon

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    #10
    Thank you all for these great suggestions and visiting my site, I appreciate it very much.

    I couldn't agree more about the logo, it is the default logo for the Atahualpa theme which I have been modifying. Couple of days ago I started a logo contest on my site and will be paying the winner $50. I am hoping I can have a good logo.

    For the overall design, being overwhelming...I agree and I am currently thinking about how best to manage the content and keep the users interested. PM me please if you are interested and would like to help.

    Time to get back to the code and clean it up a bit, I am removing a few banner ads also to clean it up a bit.
     
    HolyInsomniac, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  11. RawAthletics

    RawAthletics Peon

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    I agree w/ the others that the page is loaded with stuff -- good stuff -- but just very loaded. If I was not staying there to critically analyze the site, I probably would have left after a few seconds.

    I was immediately looking for the titles of the posts, so my recommendations would be to make those titles stick out more by either emphasizing them with some font style, or getting rid of other clutter.
     
    RawAthletics, Jul 25, 2009 IP
  12. HolyInsomniac

    HolyInsomniac Peon

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    #12
    I have done a little re-arranging of the layout, please take a look and let me know what you think. I will probably get to the CSS tomorrow ;)

    Thanks,
    Azam
     
    HolyInsomniac, Jul 25, 2009 IP
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    panda32 Active Member

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    #13
    hi, i think your website is good and has good content
     
    panda32, Jul 26, 2009 IP
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    #14
    I use chrome, the middle/content layout have horizontal scroll bar, which doesn't look good... Also, IMO, the each sharing icon is too big...

    But overall, it's great... :)
     
    keaglez, Jul 26, 2009 IP
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    ska_defender Well-Known Member

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    #15
    youe site is ery heavy dear
     
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  16. HolyInsomniac

    HolyInsomniac Peon

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    #16
    Hey thanks for checking it out. Could you please let me know your display resolution? I think it might be so if your resolution is smaller than 1024x768. In any event, I am planning on removing the top featured section which should resolve this.
     
    HolyInsomniac, Jul 26, 2009 IP
  17. choicebro

    choicebro Active Member

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    #17
    it looks good from here..
     
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    Too slowly to load,what host are you using?
     
    feixia913, Jul 26, 2009 IP
  19. keaglez

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    #19
    No, I use 1024x768...

    Here is the screenshot attached... :)
     

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  20. phangan

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    #20
    its good although its feel like is written Atahualpa all over it. i would change the logo asap.
    top menu isn't that great. social bookmarking logo are too big.
     
    phangan, Jul 27, 2009 IP