$120 Website Header

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by MuzD, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. #1
    Hi All,

    I have a website homepage that needs some design changes. I had the design made by having it outsourced however, a lot is desired. I am not happy with the top part of the homepage which is above the page fold. I beleive it could be much more inviting and sticky (something which does not have a high bounce rate).

    The homepage design can be checked on Here.

    The part that I am not happy with is this.

    i.e.,

    1. The top part with the facebook and twitter links are not prominent and as good as not being there.
    2. The menu is not appealing to me at all, it looks very very amatuer.
    3. The Search text above the search bar along with the start bust effect is not effective and does not appeal.
    4. The main banner with the opt-in newsletter box is again amatuer.
    5. Feel free to change the background image.

    The design has been inspired by a very trendy site, however I do not find the design on the top part attractive.

    I have more pages to design once the home page is completed. The winning contestant can look forward to some steady income in the near future.

    Also I want to show some links of designs i like.

    http://tinyurl.com/6k4me2k
    http://tinyurl.com/5r54843
    http://tinyurl.com/64s7rma

    If I notice any designers who are really coming out with some great designs, I will release the original psd's to them so that they can incorporate the designs into the original PSD to get the best results.

    Please do not spend way any much time on logo, I will post a new logo contest so you can look forward to more earnings.

    Please post entries here and do not PM.

    Good Luck!
     
    Last edited: Feb 14, 2011
    MuzD, Feb 14, 2011 IP
  2. Evo-D

    Evo-D Banned

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    #2
    I will participate in this contest.
     
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  3. MuzD

    MuzD Peon

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    #3
    I look forward to your entry!

    :)
     
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  4. MuzD

    MuzD Peon

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    #4
    Hi All,

    I have received some pm's about this contest.
    This contest does not include converting into html.
    A PSD is all that is expected.
    I have not got a contest end date, however, I will anounce a date after looking at the quality of work.
    I understand it is the my first contest. I can make instant payments on Paypal and yes I have more then £600 balance on it.

    Please feel free to ask any more questions.
     
    MuzD, Feb 14, 2011 IP
  5. T.j. Detwiler

    T.j. Detwiler Well-Known Member

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    #5
    so you receive entries vi pm?
     
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  6. MuzD

    MuzD Peon

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    #6
    Hi T.j

    Sorry, I am not interested in entries via PM, I would like to keep this contest very fair & open. I haven't received any entries via PM but some question via PM.
    I hope to see you participating.

    Thanks
     
    MuzD, Feb 14, 2011 IP
  7. opencreativs

    opencreativs Active Member

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    #7
    so u need a site header design? or the full website design?

    I can do any of those, but i need some clarity , so i can start
     
    opencreativs, Feb 14, 2011 IP
  8. MuzD

    MuzD Peon

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    #8
    Just the following part

    http://tinyurl.com/6yupmx4

    not the full website or the full homepage.
    I am not happy with the top part of the design.

    Please feel free to ask any more questions. Thanks
     
    MuzD, Feb 14, 2011 IP
  9. T.j. Detwiler

    T.j. Detwiler Well-Known Member

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    #9
    [​IMG]

    Feedback Appreciated :)
     
    T.j. Detwiler, Feb 14, 2011 IP
  10. Mr.LeGeNd

    Mr.LeGeNd Well-Known Member

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    Working on my entry,
     
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  11. MuzD

    MuzD Peon

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    #11
    Hi,
    T.J, Thanks for your entry, I think you need to check my post again. The design is for the part of my home page which I am not happy with. I am not sure how your entry is going to fit in with the rest of the page.
    Also, the quality of the design has a lot to be desired. I am looking for something which is trendy and in sync with times. Please check my home page on http://tinyurl.com/6xkfrwk

    Also, check the following website for the quality that inspired my design http://tinyurl.com/66w8r8y

    I hope this feedback helps.

    Thanks
     
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  12. MuzD

    MuzD Peon

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    #12
    I am looking forward to it

    Thanks
     
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  13. El Mariachi

    El Mariachi Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Sorry , the design is for the top of the page until " Top 10 Spons......" right ???
     
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  14. MuzD

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    #14
    yes like in the image http://tinyurl.com/6yupmx4
     
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  15. El Mariachi

    El Mariachi Well-Known Member

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    #15
    thats my entry

    [​IMG]
     
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  16. MuzD

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    #16
    Hi El Mariachi

    I don't know if my description of the task is correct but I do not understand how your design will fit in with the rest of the page. Secondly, I am looking for a much better quality with the rest of the page. If you look at the design now.
    design2.jpg

    The design has the following issues.
    It does not fit in with the design of the existing page.
    It looks amatuer and does not look professional
    It is not appealing


    The website is going to be a UK website where design is key.

    Check these sites out.
    http://tinyurl.com/6k4me2k
    http://tinyurl.com/5r54843
    http://tinyurl.com/64s7rma
     
    Last edited: Feb 15, 2011
    MuzD, Feb 15, 2011 IP
  17. El Mariachi

    El Mariachi Well-Known Member

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    #17
    Ok . but the text should be the same ??? i mean no change in the text not the style of the text , right ??
     
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  18. El Mariachi

    El Mariachi Well-Known Member

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    #18
    Can I talk to U via mail ??? give me ur mail address if u dont mind :)
     
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  19. MuzD

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    #19
    I would like everything to be consistent with the rest of the page. :)
    Thanks for working so hard on it. I appreciate it.
     
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  20. MuzD

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    #20
    Sure, I have just sent you my email by private message. Thanks
     
    MuzD, Feb 15, 2011 IP