How To Make A Website Review

Discussion in 'Websites' started by pioneer1, Nov 8, 2007.

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  1. #1
    Hi there,

    I have created a beginner website tutorial site. Any feedback or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. This is a work in progress.

    http://www.how-2-make-a-website.com

    Thanks

    :)
     
    pioneer1, Nov 8, 2007 IP
  2. Nora

    Nora Well-Known Member

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    First of all, good content!

    The layout is ok but it doesn't suit the kind of site you have. I love the palm trees but they have nothing to do with the kind of site you're running. If I didn't read what it was about here my first guess would be a travel agency. Try something neutral like a logo or so :) About the main content area, its a bit small while there's enough room for it to be larger.. I think it would look better if it were to take up 95% of the dark blue background. Good luck with the site :)
     
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  3. Ponynugget

    Ponynugget Peon

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    I agree with what Nora said about the palm trees. Definitely take the time to design a proper logo or hire someone to do it for you. There are plenty of people here on DP that offer logo creation for around $5.

    Nora pretty much covered what I was going to say, but I'll just point out something that you may have missed -- you've left some links in the navigation from the original template (cruises, specials). Be sure to get rid of them. :)
     
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    great content.. very helpful.. kill the links that don't pertain to the offerings..
     
    perizi, Nov 8, 2007 IP
  5. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello Pioneer1

    I had a chance to look at your website today.

    My Thoughts

    Header
    I think your header designed needs to be changed to reflect what your site is about. At present, it doesn't do this.

    The text in your header should be enlarged.

    Template
    I find your template way to wide. It doesn't distribute the columns properly in my screen. I find there as a lot of wasted space between the right and center column. See image below:

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    Videos
    If possible, it would be good to have the Tutorial Videos embedded as screens instead of a button. I would recommend something like MetaCafe.com... host your videos there and link them to your site... that way... you would make money everytime a video is viewed.

    Navigation
    Your 'Home and Website Basics' buttons work. The rest don't. Also... you show footer links on your home page but not on other pages.

    Your navigation needs serious work.

    Conclusion
    Your site is unfinished and needs some serious work. Good idea... but competitive market for other Website Design sites.

    This review was done with FireFox 2.0.0.7 on PClinuxOS.

    I hope this helps.
    Respectfully.
    Lhlalaym
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 8, 2007 IP