2 Newb Sites

Discussion in 'Websites' started by sayyes, Oct 22, 2005.

  1. #1
    Hi everyone,

    Just started a money management blog and "bargain" site and would like some suggestions from the experts! I'm putting them both in one post because (as you'll see) they're pretty much the same site with different content:

    http://www.moneymanagementblog.com
    http://www.thebargaingarden.com

    I've got thick skin and no ego (at least not about my web development abilities) so don't take it easy on me. I want the sites to do well!

    Thanks!
     
    sayyes, Oct 22, 2005 IP
  2. homeofficeblues

    homeofficeblues Peon

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    Pros:
    Full of content, appealing easy to read color scheme.

    Cons:
    Needs a page border and more "open space". My mind gets agitated when the title text goes all the way to the edge of the screen. In the sidebar, I don't think you need to use the dotted gray line all the way around the headers. You may want to keep the top dotted line, but I think it would look even better with just the orange underline.

    Overall:
    A fine site. Good luck with the launch.
     
    homeofficeblues, Oct 22, 2005 IP
  3. latehorn

    latehorn Guest

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    You should put the money management categories ont the top instead of the right.. its hard to find them.
     
    latehorn, Oct 23, 2005 IP
  4. sayyes

    sayyes Peon

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    Thanks, latehorn. The problem is that I intend to add a bunch of categories, and I think putting them on the top will be too much.

    Thanks for looking!
     
    sayyes, Oct 23, 2005 IP
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    I think its fine but you should put more width for the blog section and less for the links at the right.
     
    baseballcube, Oct 24, 2005 IP
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    yea the links area is definately too wide on a 1024 screen
     
    mdvaldosta, Oct 24, 2005 IP
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    sayyes Peon

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    Thanks for the advice. Just made the changes!
     
    sayyes, Oct 24, 2005 IP