Please take a look at my website.

Discussion in 'Websites' started by BoutiqueMusic, Jul 21, 2007.

  1. #1
    I did this on my own a while back. I'm not a graphic designer and my programming is limited to VB so the site is very weak.

    I welcome all comments good and bad. Don't worry, you can't hurt my feelings, I already know the site is less than it should be.

    www.boutiquemusicinc.com

    Thanks for your help!
     
    BoutiqueMusic, Jul 21, 2007 IP
  2. Dzuster

    Dzuster Banned

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    Looks pretty good,,but the fonts looks a liitle bit large and can you center it? too much space..

    But Nice work pal! you did very well :D
     
    Dzuster, Jul 21, 2007 IP
  3. comcenter

    comcenter Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Great site; maybe you could work a little on resolution of your content, a little sharpness.

    These are only minor adjustments, overall you got yourself a great website running.

    Best of Luck.
     
    comcenter, Jul 21, 2007 IP
  4. BoutiqueMusic

    BoutiqueMusic Peon

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    #4
    Thanks for your input. Every opinion counts!
     
    BoutiqueMusic, Jul 24, 2007 IP
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    #5
    What did you use to make those large fonts? Nice site.
     
    konidig, Jul 24, 2007 IP
  6. nemo1980

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    #6
    menu on the left is not 100% sharp ( maybe due to my monitor )
    Follow the advise from the others ;-)

    need some minnor improvements but almost perfect to me ;)
     
    nemo1980, Jul 25, 2007 IP
  7. BoutiqueMusic

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    Which large fonts? The header image was created by a graphic designer. I just used parts of it to add more graphics but I feel as if I might have gone too far. The menu on the left seems to be a function of the font and possibly how Yahoo Sitebuilder turns it into an image.
     
    BoutiqueMusic, Jul 25, 2007 IP
  8. mirturk

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    #8
    Replace other images(without logo) with good color and use smaller font. It will looks cool. Good lucks.
     
    mirturk, Jul 25, 2007 IP
  9. BoutiqueMusic

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    Thanks.

    I want a lot of options.
     
    BoutiqueMusic, Jul 26, 2007 IP
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    #10
    overall i'd say good site.. the menu and header may be a little busy but that just may be me (not a big fan of red) also on a few pages it seemed to bog when loading images. be sure you have clean images that are not big in size (especially if you have a lot on the page)
     
    mattjfrank, Jul 26, 2007 IP
  11. BoutiqueMusic

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    #11
    I got a little carried away when I was trying to make a unique header.
     
    BoutiqueMusic, Jul 28, 2007 IP
  12. Mozzer

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    #12
    Hi Initial reactions in list form:

    Couple of seconds plus delay to load the site (maybe image heavy?)
    Colour scheme is OK perhaps one more contrasting colour may crispen things up
    Really importantly you interface is a littl busy and the font is not clear.

    Negative points out off the way (sorry) There is a good straight forward simplicity of your content, not overly verbose and easy to know where you are what you want and whats on offer. There is almost something to the graphic design that makes me think you guys spend your time with and love music rather than website design, which is after all what your selling. I wouldn't want you to lose that and look to corporate and uncaring and cold.

    regards
    Maurice
     
    Mozzer, Jul 29, 2007 IP
  13. BoutiqueMusic

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    #13
    Thanks Mozzer.

    Actually the negative stuff is the most important to me. If something is good there is no point in changing it. If something is bad (legitimately) then it needs to be changed. I really want to make it crisper and the idea of a contrasting color is an excellent one. Thanks for that.

    Yes I am into music as opposed to website design but the internet is important to me.
     
    BoutiqueMusic, Jul 29, 2007 IP
  14. Aaron111

    Aaron111 Well-Known Member

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    #14
    work on it I mean the links are they relevant to the domain???:eek:
     
    Aaron111, Jul 29, 2007 IP
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    #15
    it is weak, just like you said..

    its a good start though.. =)
     
    4xbizexec, Jul 30, 2007 IP
  16. BoutiqueMusic

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    #16
    The YouTube is probably not that relevant but the mySpace is. The links page are some friends of mine that make music products. Relevant from an industry point of view, I guess. I could probably make the ones on the front page blend a little more into the theme.

    Thank You.
     
    BoutiqueMusic, Jul 30, 2007 IP
  17. SageStone

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    #17
    Honestly, the website layout makes me think of how websites looked when people started making them. I'd suggest finding a free template somewhere and use that.
     
    SageStone, Jul 30, 2007 IP
  18. Aaron111

    Aaron111 Well-Known Member

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    SageStone bad idea free templets will cause problems down the line

    I say build your own better" go with Dream Weaver best:rolleyes:
     
    Aaron111, Jul 30, 2007 IP
  19. Irfi0009

    Irfi0009 Banned

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    #19
    Nicely done as you're not a graphic designer..
    Text in left menu is not sharp..

    I agree with Aaron111, build something yourself with dreamweaver! :)
     
    Irfi0009, Jul 31, 2007 IP
  20. go4

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    #20
    Too much to list down, I'll suggest you give the site to some professional designer for redesigning and development.
     
    go4, Jul 31, 2007 IP