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Discussion in 'Directories' started by raje_2000_21, Mar 21, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hi.
    This is my first attempt in template designing. Take a loot at my test directory and review about the designing aspects.

    Test

    thanks:)
     
    raje_2000_21, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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  2. wwws

    wwws Notable Member

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    #2
    You have 11 colors going on there, try to make less of it like about 4 to 5 max. Choose a primary color, then background, text and links and then hover links.
     
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    Also try to avoid fancy fonts for text. You can use them in images but for the category name I wouldn't suggest them.
     
    Aragorn, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    jetbrains Well-Known Member

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    IMO, you should add Listing Details page.
    Anyway , nice skin.
     
    jetbrains, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    ccoonen Well-Known Member

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    #5
    Color scheme is to pungent, Logo is ... not good and you can barely see what any of the text or PR ranking says or is: http://money.forumindia.info/Business/Advertising/

    I would say... stick with 3 colors, and use slight offsets of these colors to make your original 3 colors stick out. As Aragorn has stated: stick with Web-Friendly fonts... The reason you see Arial-type fonts around so often is because that font is easily readable at a small size.
     
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    ccoonen Well-Known Member

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    But, you know what? I give you a green for trying to make your own template, 85% of people use the default and wont even give it a go! So thumbs up for effort buddy, just needs a little work :)
     
    ccoonen, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    seoindiaweb Banned

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    Seems good.. but make sure the category color must b some attractive and in Verdana fonts than it'll look better
     
    seoindiaweb, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    smub Notable Member

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    #8
    its good that u try and make ur own. Now try to make it look the best it could. You see how u r using diff. colors which don't go together like grey background with maroon description it doesn't go together... u want to use something which make ur design clear and clean as possible.

    good job overall because u tried :)
     
    smub, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  9. raje_2000_21

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    Thanks for all the comments. I will try to implement the changes suggested by the members.
     
    raje_2000_21, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    Hmmm ... it looks interesting
     
    webz, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    raje_2000_21 Peon

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    I have done some drastic changes to the template. please review it again.
     
    raje_2000_21, Mar 28, 2007 IP
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    Solicitors Mortgages Well-Known Member

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    It's about 3 feet wide in IE. :)
     
    Solicitors Mortgages, Mar 28, 2007 IP
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