So I have some basic html/css skills, dangerous I know. I put together a website for my company and it works, but I want something a LOT more finished. I sell one product in 5 sizes. I need an About us, Shopping, blog, home page etc. I have been looking at templates but I cant find one that fits my business. They are either corporate style pages that don't have the pizaazz a sales site needs, or they are catalog sites designed for hundreds of products. I cant find anything in between. I kinda need a catalog page but on the main page It needs to have tons of room for copy/pics to sell the product. Here is the current site: http://www.tv-armor.com How would y'all do it? Keep the side nav or go top nav? I sorta like the current site but it really lacks finish. It would be nice if it could expand as the res changes without looking screwy. What should I do? Mike
BTW I would consider hiring someone to do it but I just dont know what to ask for in a design. How do you work with your clients to get them started with a design when they dont know what they want exactly? Mike
I'd take note of the colours you've chosen (some good choices there) and work from there. Top nav probably would be better. PM me if you want to discuss more.
I'd design something a bit more vivid, with a top navigation bar and a quicknav at the bottom. Your product's logo and name should be at the very top with a short description right under it so people can quickly determine what your product is, and what it does without having to scan the page. In your case, since you only sell one product, a single column layout should enough without the need for a side menu. Cool product by the way!