How Can I Make My Design Better?

Discussion in 'Websites' started by theblurr5495, Jan 10, 2010.

  1. #1
    This is truly my first design, and I need some major feedback. How can I make it better?

    Web Journey
     
    theblurr5495, Jan 10, 2010 IP
  2. shrek699

    shrek699 Peon

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    #2
    Your numbers in the left column under "Top Commentators" are out of place
    and you use to many colors.

    Nice Job
     
    shrek699, Jan 10, 2010 IP
  3. -Cash-

    -Cash- Active Member

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    #3
    Use different font, or font style maybe?
     
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  4. theblurr5495

    theblurr5495 Active Member

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    Do you mean for the body? And what font do you recommend?

     
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    #5
    the website says you are 14???

    well done mate. But that means you can't have years of experience I'm afraid. You will though, if you keep at it.

    ok: pick three colors, and style the entire site to these three. Eg: blue, gray, white. Make sure your site only has these colors. It might be a bit boring, but it will look better.
     
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  6. theblurr5495

    theblurr5495 Active Member

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    I started when I was 11 so I have three years of experience.

    Okay, but it I can only narrow it down to 4 colors: black, white, blue, and orange. Is this okay?

     
    theblurr5495, Jan 11, 2010 IP
  7. -Cash-

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    Yes i mean the body font, maybe something bolder?
     
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    #8
    I love the overall look of your site - however you committing at least 2 of 7 Website Deadly Sins.

    First - you are letting 99% of your website visitors slip away - you need an optin box with something of value to offer your visitors. Then you are able to follow them up and let them get to know you and how you can help them.

    Secondly - you need either or both audio and video - this will help you catch up or even get ahead of your competitors!!

    Good luck
     
    christinerob, Jan 11, 2010 IP
  9. sohiljain

    sohiljain Greenhorn

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    Hi,

    To give a professional look to your website, don't include so many multiple colors in your website, font style be be professional chosen, also whatever image you are putting in your website that should be very clear looking.

    Thanks & Regards
    Sohil Jain
     
    sohiljain, Jan 12, 2010 IP
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    #10
    I'm not really feeling the dark color but that's just me. Some ppl like it.

    Your navigations text, try to use another font, maybe Arial. The one you have doesn't look great.

    Check your design in Google Chrome also, the search bar on the right isn't positioned correctly.

    You have some work to do :)
     
    yesmate, Jan 12, 2010 IP
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    Mohanddo Member

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    #12
    maybe take some inspiration from big blog sites, simple logo, 2 or 3 colors, nicer fonts...
     
    oliver13, Jan 14, 2010 IP
  13. SteveA85

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    Make bold the headers in the content. To the headers in the left and in the right that is orange blog to add some arrows, this make more interesting site.
     
    SteveA85, Jan 14, 2010 IP
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    #14
    Its definetly not bad. Some things to point out for html. You need a transparency hack for your pngs. You need to make sure your layout renders properly in other browsers as well as resolutions.

    As far as the design goes, i do not really like the logo nor the styles used in it. I think its too bold and you should go with something more simple. Just remember that you're trying to approach a professional field.

    The colors are okay and it is okay to use more then two colors as long as you balance. Your contrast of orange, grey, and white comes off a little stronger although i have to admit, it is not bad.

    I would work on trying to improve how you define your sections. At the moment there is not a lot of definition in what is important and what is not. Using headers with differet colors or even making the title of the content bold can help your visitors to figure out where they need to navigate.

    I hope this helps!
     
    michaelnovikov, Jan 14, 2010 IP
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    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    First I would make the website fit all browser, so it doesn't require to scroll sideways.
     
    BlueEew, Jan 14, 2010 IP