please review my site

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  1. #1
    Hi. i have been making some changes to my site, and need some reviews. please dont just view the homepage, look at other pages too. it is an arcade site, with no adult content.

    www.webgamesnetwork.com

    +rep if you make a reasonable review :)
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    #2
    It is a pretty decent page but I just feel that the header is a big turn off. That ape really looks ugly. Removing and replacing with a nicer looking header will do wonders for the overall effect of your site.
     
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    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    i am wanting a new logo. and the ape is donkey kong
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Oops have not played such games for too long, maybe you can look for a better donkey kong, it really hurts to entire design as it seemed so low resolution compared to the rest of the web site. Cheers and Happy New Year

     
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    Nice site and I like the header - I guess you need to be old to know that is how donkey kong looked
     
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    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    well, i aint even old enough :)
     
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    I would give it a 6 out of 10 and I am litle turned off by the header!
     
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    some people like the header, some dont. I have given rep for all who have given reviews up until now:)
     
    peter_anderson, Dec 31, 2007 IP
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    I think the header is cool because it's old skool. It's donkey kong dude.....and looks like original donkey kong. I wouldn't change it personally, but I would change your add layouts a bit so that they are not just on the bottom of the page. Other than that I think it looks alright.

    Good Luck
     
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    peter_anderson Notable Member

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    yes, making a new template iwth better ad placement.

    how comes some people like the header, but some hate it? should have put a poll :)
     
    peter_anderson, Dec 31, 2007 IP
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    Another comment on the header - it does not blend into the background of your page. Black on grey is tacky and sticks out. It looks like you googled a free css template, and animated donkey kong.gif, and stuck them together. Shouldn't take very long to get someone to make you a logo if you're paying.
     
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    no, i made the logo. i am in the process of getting a new template.
     
    peter_anderson, Dec 31, 2007 IP
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    #13
    You can use more of the page width to fit an additional ad in. Try putting a vertical banner next to the SWF embed, on the right side. See what happens! I would make your header black to make it fit in with your black-background logo. I like your Full Screen header bar. Consider putting a 468x60 on it.

    Also, consider removing the "x plays" from the front-page games to create a cleaner, more usable feel.
     
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    will do some :) +rep
     
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    #15
    your website looks Great has some great Games need a few more it also looks very pro

    keap it up
     
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    thanks for the review :)
     
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    #17
    The top picture with the ape gave me an arcade feel which is what your site is about - but it may give a gender bias - males may find it amusing, females may feel repulsed.

    The site has a search function and links. Everything is well organised.
    Each picture and title can be clicked. Good use of links to additional games.
    Good to see a rating icon at the bottom of each games section for user reviews.
     
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    It's really fun playing all those games. My favorite is kendo fighting game. Content wise it's pretty good - but design wise - it's not. Boxxy and square. trying change the header and minimize wasted space by adding ads - left and right corner. Over all - it's fun looking site - that's how it suppose to be :) right???.
     
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    thanks for thr reviews. i have a 1000 gamepack, but havent bothered getting it in yet, just waitiing until the schools go back
     
    peter_anderson, Jan 1, 2008 IP