I agree. When I look at this it doesn't really appear as a professional and quality site. I don't really know why either. One thing you could do to try to improve it is make it so all your tables line up. They're not flush on the right side and it looks weird. Good luck though!
Hi, I wouldn't say that the overall design feeling is wrong. I like bright airy colours. They fit the site as well. But some details need to be changed: 1) Header photo is cut out and pasted sloppily, to be honest. It needs to be cleaner (the edges). If it was my site, I would not use that photograph at all. Not like it's completely out of theme, but... it does not look very balanced. Like I said the cut out looks rough. You know how you should not try wrinkled outfit on to see if it looks good on you. Same thing with that image. Play with different size, cleaner graphic, play with different images. 2) Header text is definitely missing. I personally am very against using your URL as a header. It looks like you are promoting your site rather than presenting your services, if you know what I mean. Besides that black rectangle around your URL is way out of place. 3) Copy is missing. That little blurb under News header does not even count. Why not make your visitors comfortable by telling them what the site is about (even though for some, including you, it might seem quite obvious, but do not assume everything is the same). Tells them what they can expect, how much is the membership, do you have different levels. How is your site better than others out there. Can they find local singles, can they e-mail them, how easy it is to get in contact. Do you provide any help with composing profiles (I know from some friends this is quite a difficult task for many people). That kind of stuff. But do not get carried away with words. 4) I see you can't even have a quick look at the profiles without giving away all their info to you / almost becoming a member. Not too many people will do that. Give them an option for a quick search (but restrict some flexibility) first. 5) Offer free newsletter like tips on dating, things to watch out for. 6) The girl on your discount offer graphics looks pretty but very sad. As if she is thinking "Boy, am I ever sorry I got here." Her face expression might turn some of your visitors away. Have one with a bright and happy smile instead. 7) You needs some testimonials. Hope this helps, astra
Exactly what I was thinking! The design needs more color.. Its to plain... not enough content on the home page.. When I first visited I felt no urge to register..
Looks good, except the title image of the man and woman kissing its not blended into the background quite right. Also the What are you waitining for banner doesn't feel quite right either.
Not sure about the color scheme... it fells abit like a 'Test Card' you get on TV. Should try and fill the banner on the top right and it sticks over the edge of the remaining page allignment on the right.
It looks nice but it is missing the kind of feeling for affection. I guess it might be the color. Maybe it will be better to have color like pink (for romance). My impression when look at the site, it does not give me the sense of romance.
Thanks a lot for all the useful comments especially to Mr.Astra who was really suggestive. I am sincerely correcting all the minute things based on your suggestions and also looking into the possibility of hiring a designer to increase the wow factor. Your comments are much appreciated.
That's quite alright. I guess I better go and pick a girly avatar so people won't make mistakes Good luck with your project!! I don't think you need a web designer. You are doing pretty good yourself. Cheers, astra
You may try to post the total number of the people in your data base on the start page of your site so that the visitors would know at once whether there is a reason to use your site.