horror ezine - please review

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Lpspider, Oct 20, 2005.

  1. #1
    I'd like a review of my site, if you will. A couple things first - it's not validated (do to affilate material and scripts) but I think generally it's okay. I'd particularly like info from people using browsers other than internet explorer (primarily firefox).

    Site - http://www.horrificus.com

    Thanks for any and all responses.
     
    Lpspider, Oct 20, 2005 IP
  2. Infoscripts

    Infoscripts Peon

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    #2
    Sorry I'm using Internet Explorer so I can't tell you about firefox. Few things you could improve:
    -the right hand side links have a grey color and the background is grey as well so it makes it hard to read them.
    -the banner on the top coulb be improved and the logo doesn't great.

    Good luck
     
    Infoscripts, Oct 21, 2005 IP
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    #3
    I checked it out in FireFox and looked fine although I also found the grey sidebar a bit difficult to read. You might want to try a stronger contrast there. I think you should also work on making your rant sound a bit more professional. Friendly is fine but there is a line where informal moves into amateur territory and from what I read there you seem to want to present a more professional tone than what you've achieved.

    Also unless you plan to fill in the blanks etc. within the next few days I would take off those elements (Links down side etc.) that make the site appear under construction.

    I think you have a great idea for an ezine but I'd try to get an issue up ASAP or people won't come back.
     
    dawggone, Oct 21, 2005 IP
  4. Lpspider

    Lpspider Well-Known Member

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    Alright, thanks for the feedback.

    I plan to release the first issue on Halloween.

    Thanks again.
     
    Lpspider, Oct 21, 2005 IP
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    Not too bad.. Though I have a hard time reading some of the red text
     
    evilmonkeyspanker, Oct 21, 2005 IP
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    Overall good. But it seems you need to change some font color or background color.
     
    kams7ue, Oct 22, 2005 IP
  7. Lpspider

    Lpspider Well-Known Member

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    Okay, I'll work on the fonts and colors.

    auctionmonster - do you mean the red text in the top right that says "subscribe..."? I'll make that a brighter red I guess.
     
    Lpspider, Oct 22, 2005 IP
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    1 recommendation, change text color on grey menu so it isnt grey on grey
     
    just-4-teens, Oct 22, 2005 IP
  9. homeofficeblues

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    Pros:
    It's spooky and certainly conveys the mood you are trying to achieve. I like the art.

    Cons:
    Contrast, contrast, contrast. You need more of it. It's hard to see the logo, the sidebar links, and the links in the main body.
    I am not sure how much you expect to make from the Google ads on a site of this topic, but if you want any clicks at all, I would reconsider the placement of the ads. I generally like the colors in the ads though. :)

    Overall:
    You're almost there. A few touches here and there will make it easier to read.
     
    homeofficeblues, Oct 22, 2005 IP