I have a website, but the design is awful?

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by BrandonToday, Mar 4, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello people.

    I decided to start this free stuff campaign to gain a little bit of money. But the design is awful and it doesn't look nice.

    I need some tips, because I do not know Html and I designed it with Webpage-maker.com...

    Any help would be amazing.

    This is the website: http://myfreecashstuff.com
     
    BrandonToday, Mar 4, 2009 IP
  2. BrandonToday

    BrandonToday Peon

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    Well, the colors don't really matter. I want it to look nice.
     
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  3. BrandonToday

    BrandonToday Peon

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    #3
    Yeah, your website looks nice!

    What did you use to design it?
     
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  4. BrandonToday

    BrandonToday Peon

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    Ok, I'll do the same here.
     
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  5. BrandonToday

    BrandonToday Peon

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    kk, i'll update mine. Do you have msn?
     
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  6. MaxZ

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    #6
    The single tip that I can give you is : Learn HTML and get used with a graphics editing program, hopefully you will make a nice looking site.
     
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  7. Joak1m

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    #7
    OMG. Your topic description is correct, your design really is awful, I though there are no pages like that left in the internet anymore, but your site is from year 95.
    Nothing personal...
     
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  8. JoshFizgerts

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    #8
    I second that. And your right, its horrible =)
     
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  9. BrandonToday

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    #9
    I asked for help. Not for idiots.
     
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  10. JoshFizgerts

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    #10
    Haha, sorry. I laughed at that ^^, same way as I did at your design. Start again, read some articles on webdesign. Even if you decide not to learn HTML, at least do the world a favor by learning about design so that you dont add to the crap that is on the internet these days. Google is your friend.
     
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  12. JoshFizgerts

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    #12
    But then you have nothing original, you can't customize your site to most effectivly do what its supposed to, you are very limited. If your going to go this path, best way is to probably pay for someone to do it, or buy a perfect one from like template monster or something where they have so many there's one that should fit your needs.
     
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  13. Sysbase

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    Maybe look for some templates and emulate what you seen.
     
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    Hi
    Though i liked the concept the design is not eye catching,when a concept is gripping ,i can suggest you to refer these guys who are an expert in these kind of sites who design keeping search engine friendly site in mind.

    vsplash
     
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    #15
    You say on your home page that you offer "quality samples" and "the best stuff" yet you have a gimmicky cartoony character as your visual. This cartoon character does not give a quality feel to the site.

    Your slogan "need free stuff?" does not tell me what you do - what is the free stuff you're offering?

    Personally I would make a quality visual with EITHER big quality rotating pics of the "free stuff" you're selling OR a collage of different photos, maybe using white grid lines to separate. Then have a slogan that gives people an idea of what you do - eg "From iphones to jackets, from xxx to yyy, get it free here".

    You might also consider tying the design together with a border.

    I know it's a bit of self-promotion, but you might find Top tips for an attractive website design helpful - the lens deals with visuals, slogans, borders, shading etc. Good luck!
     
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    I'd change the background to something lighter and more subtle, and change the orange background section to a different colour to make the red title more readable, they'd be my first ports of call, my tip, is take a look at templates, and learn to use photoshop and create a revamped via they, or consider getting a freelancer
     
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    #17
    If you want to learn how to create good looking websites it takes time. Not only do you need to know how to write html,css etc you also have to know how to use tools like photoshop etc.. If your getting stuck i suggest either buying a book or study other peoples templates and figure out how they work
     
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    #18
    I suggest you to learn from w3cschools, it is simple and easy to understand. Very good for designing.
     
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    #19
    google is your frnd.

    learn designing.
    use dreamweaver.

    adjust your color and contrast to better suit your site.

    best of luck
     
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    ILoveDMOZ Banned

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    #20
    Cute site but it is annoying that when you click the links the back button goes grey.
     
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