$ for REVIEW: Need Suggestions on whether or not this is an improvement to the site

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  2. CaseyPC

    CaseyPC Active Member

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    The new design is far superior to the old one.

    - For the top bar I like the Welcome Guest left aligned like in the first design.
    - The buttons in the header (Home, About Us, Customer Service) would benefit from some type of javascript flyout description. ie: you mouseover the button and a div flys out with a description of the page or incentives for clicking.
    - The navigation is nice, but could really use some more spacing between the links.

    Other then the above everything looks great, just don't forget to add a footer with navigation and a copyright.
     
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  3. CurtisWallace

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    I agree. I like the new one as well. The original seemed too busy and the colors were eye straining.
     
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    river Active Member

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    The new design is an improvement but you spelled business wrong in the header. Also, the yellow text doesn't stand out enough.

    Good Luck With It
     
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    Natadee Guest

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    Yes, you need to edit it. ( Businss )

    The new design is ok now. :D
     
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    joelwyn Active Member

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    Alright, first i start off with old 1

    OLD
    More feature such as latest article etc, is sure more attractive if you aiming for teenager.
    A little messy over the site. Too confused

    New
    Clear, nice logo and graphics.
    Simple, would be go for it if i looking for professional service. If you still aiming for teenager, maybe you can just add a latest articles below login there.

    Just a little opinion of mine, please ignore it if you don't like =D
     
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    Dklein180 Peon

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    Old One.


    The old one is very clustered and a lot more unprofessional than the new one.

    The text in the logo needs to be more flashy. Maybe a more unique logo alltogether.

    Theres just to much going on on the front page and will only drive traffic away.



    New One

    The tagline text is a little bit difficult to read.

    Much less crowded and busy making it a much better page.

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    Overall the 2nd newer version is much better but can still a little bit of tweaking.
     
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    Website looks pretty good but unfortunately it doesn't carry a Web 2.0 look.
     
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    Hi,
    In my opnion second design is better.. my suggestion is to make links and buttons a little more visible and bigger in your new design.
    Maybe some reflection effect on some images too..
    But overall design is very cool!
     
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    I don't want to be rude but it's better to spend money not for reviews but for professional header.
    What you have now looks like "$10 header".
    Also "Members login" area looks terrible.
    "Step 1", "Step 2" and "Step 3" should be same width.
     
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    Old:
    Header is too simple.. does not bring any attractive
    Content is small and crowded.. Make it simple and and more innovative

    new:
    header is okey but need to make it interesting that bring your mission as attraction.
    Contents is simple but use video or sound to make more attractive.

    Thanks you
     
    itdigital85, Jan 24, 2009 IP
  12. cijoaj2003

    cijoaj2003 Banned

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    Old One

    The old one is crowded with content and seems to be unprofessional.

    The logo and text seems to be much simple. Try some other logo with better fonts.

    Lot of content on the front page makes it difficult for first time visitors.



    New One

    The logo is much better. The site looks professional.

    Less amount of content, easy to read through. You can add some featured profiles, latest users or who is online to attract more traffic.

    The new template can be improved further.
     
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    suzybakeoven Peon

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    #13
    agreeable. We'll fix. Also, we don't want to spend money unnecessarily, but I've always felt that if I'm going to ask for someone to take time to give me their opinion, I should at least compensate them in some way. Its more like a thank you that counts. In any case, thanks for all of the opinions. We're good to go!

     
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    #14
    Before you go...
    I would like to add my opinions -
    As a professional designer, I can't believe someone said your new logo was better...
    The old logo (the one you are using as your avatar in this forum) is MUCH better. The new logo is a photoshop default shape - it's not even a logo and if you PAID for that you were scammed!
    Also the font on your old logo was better...

    As for the websites: The new design (which I am guessing is the one you care about) -
    1. It needs a footer - the pgae just sort of ends...
    2. There's a huge white space in the lower - right content area - either add a couple of boxes below the log-in or spread the 1 -2 -3 steps to the full width of the page.
    3. The phrasing is awkward: "time summing" - you mean "time consuming" ? Get a professional proof-reader / writer!
    4. Someone touched on this previously, but I would go further: The 3 images for the 3 steps should "match" better - they do all need to be the same width, but they also need to be the same "type" - The first is a long-shot cut-out of a guy (no background), the second is an irrelevant shot of a woman with a background and the third is an extreme close-up with no background. BE CONSISTANT!
    5. The header graphic is not professional looking. The image of the woman makes this look like a dating site, you need something with a group of people, not "sexy woman"

    Bst of luck! :)
     
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    The Step 1, 2, 3 images are pretty generic and I am POSITIVE that I've seen that somewhere before. I think you should take your own pictures instead on that part.
     
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    I like the old better - It's more clear and the logo much finer
     
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    On the new design here are some things to improve:
    • Black background with Grey stripe is not repeated with the stripes matching up.
    • I would change the shades of blue to match better with the background color.
    • Change the drop down image on the language selector box.
    • I would move the login (submit) box out of the Grey area and remove the blue border on the text boxes.
    • I would align the two hyperlinks underneath central in the box.
    • And keep to the same font throughout the site.
     
    rlineker, Jan 25, 2009 IP