balkanboy.biz

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    balkanboy, Mar 29, 2006 IP
  2. sacx13

    sacx13 Active Member

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    is ok ... but you can do more on layout and content

    Regards
    Adrian
     
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    sacx13 is right about content. You need more content on the site. For layout I think that it is nice and simple two column layout.
     
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    IMO if I saw a webdesign shop using snews for its own website I might think that they are not fully capable of doing complete site design and development if they can only go so far as using snews for their own site. So, you might want to customize some things and make the site your showplace for your abilities.

    Just my 2c...
     
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  5. balkanboy

    balkanboy Banned

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    Content needs to be added, I will do it later. This is just layout review. And snews is very basic cms and I chose it instead of making static pages, because I still don't know to write my own cms in php.
    I will integrate more scripts(most likely shopping cart) into my design and expand website.
     
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  6. ryan_uk

    ryan_uk Illustrious Member

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    It would be a good idea to use a layout that adjusts itself to the current browser window size so your site makes better use of the on-screen real estate at higher resolutions. Most are using 1024x768 nowadays, the rest 1280x1024.

    Try drupal as a cms. It's very simple to administer and easy to set up. It has modules for ecommerce, managing adsense, own advertising systems and pretty much well anything else you can think of. It's easy to theme, too.
     
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    balkanboy Banned

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    Thanks for suggestion. I will look up Drupal.
    And my layout is fluid so it fits all resolutions
     
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    ryan_uk Illustrious Member

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    Sorry, what I meant to say is: there are big margins on the left and right. The site might end up looking cramped (at least on 1024x768). The design should be easy to port to drupal if you're familiar with CSS.

    phptemplate is the best theme engine to use for drupal. It's very easy to make template changes, even with basic php knowledge. The handbook has plenty of tips and examples plus snippets readily available to copy and paste.

    Good luck!
     
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    iatbm Prominent Member

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    it is looking good on 1024x768 ;)
     
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  10. balkanboy

    balkanboy Banned

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    I checked it even on 800x600 and everythinh looks fine. Site is 80% in width and content is resizable. Images in header fits in 800x600 but they are close.
     
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    i like your design it simple and pleasing to the eye, keep up the good work.
     
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  12. balkanboy

    balkanboy Banned

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    Thanks. I will edit it little more but have other plans now.
    Actualy I took a look at Drupal and it's not that easy to understand. Guess I need little time to learn.
     
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  13. ryan_uk

    ryan_uk Illustrious Member

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    What kind of problem are you having? Is it with the set-up? All you need (to simplify it) is access to an ftp client and a mysql web-interface (such as phpMyAdmin. btw, drupal's forums are excellent. However, you can PM me for assistance if you want..

    Good night!
     
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    It's alright for a starter site, I'd suggest more detail :)
     
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    I need to figure out how to create navigation for a start. There are some so called nods which I need to figure out.
     
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    ryan_uk Illustrious Member

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    a few tips:
    - enable clean urls (settings)
    - enable the path module (modules)
    - download the pathauto module from drupal.org and install that (it will create paths automatically for you).
    - create new categories (categories -> add vocabulary)
    - enable the module menu (and configure under administer -> menus)
    - table a look at blocks (can create custom blocks with links)
    - create some new test content and experiment with navigation and menus
    - so-called "primary" and "secondary" links can be configured under themes (either global settings or individual theme settings) and enabled/disabled there, too.

    Good luck. :)
     
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    Thanks for help ryan
     
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