Looking for some feedback / reviews on new site design

Discussion in 'Websites' started by xInd, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. #1
    We've still got more content to update, but looking for some feedback.

    Let me know what you think.

    www.xInd.ca

    Thanks.
     
    xInd, Jul 27, 2009 IP
  2. vik-pipes

    vik-pipes Guest

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    #2
    your site stands out against a background of other websites!
    but i think that main thing you need is a good portfolio.
     
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  3. xInd

    xInd Notable Member

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    #3
    Yes we still have a few more things to fill in. The portfolio we have, just need to get it into a presentable format for the site here. Check back soon and we should have the portfolio displayed.
    Thanks for the review. :)
     
    xInd, Jul 28, 2009 IP
  4. rudons44

    rudons44 Banned

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    #4
    you have to add more contents my dear friend...
     
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  5. jcayton

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    I used IE to open the website. Loads so slow, 1 minute is slow for me. It seems that you used a template then added a header. The header picture file you used is big. The Tweet Us tab is a good idea.
     
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  6. Krissyad

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    #6
    looks good. maybe logo could look a bit more professional and some css misspacings in IE 8
     
    Krissyad, Jul 28, 2009 IP
  7. xInd

    xInd Notable Member

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    #7
    Do we have some more people with talent and skill, like Krissyad?

    Thanks for the input everyone. We're still not finished yet. Content is the last concern right now. We already know what goes there. We're just trying to get the perfect match of all the pieces for the design and everything else.
    Thanks again.
    Cheers.
     
    xInd, Jul 29, 2009 IP
  8. ifixas

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    Site loads too long. Design isn't original, header is awful. You need to work more...
     
    ifixas, Jul 29, 2009 IP
  9. xInd

    xInd Notable Member

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    #9
    The site is designed for HD, and will be moved to a faster setup in time. If you have trouble viewing it, or it looks off, chances are you don't have the display capabilities for it, or your resolution is too low. We've made a few changes in the background to help with that.
    Thanks for the constructive input to those who provide such, instead of useless comments that show a complete lack of understanding of web development.
    Cheers.
     
    xInd, Aug 5, 2009 IP
  10. mushroomdigi

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    #10

    You can't say that, a good website is for the public - everyone and should work on everyones computers just aswell not matter what screen resolution they have.

    • I have a large screen resolution (1920x1200) your background just isn't covering enough space, you could do a soft erase on the egdes of your background and fade it out to the background colour.


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    • I've landed on your website and I don't know what it's about, the first thing I see is refer your friends, but you I don't know what I'm referring. You need to make it obvious what your website is for.
    • I think the logo looks well, however I feel it's too big personally. I'd size it down (save on image/load size at the same time) and use some sort of strap line to explain the site a little.
    • You need a page title, which you don't have at the moment.
    • You need some content on the home page, seriously I don't know what it's all about from the home page.
     
    mushroomdigi, Aug 5, 2009 IP
  11. Seni

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    Changing that header would be the most clever thing you could do as a start, it jumps too much to the eye. Also colors look a bit dull, maybe change them just a little bit and you can get something much better to show to your visitors.
     
    Seni, Aug 5, 2009 IP
  12. redli0n82

    redli0n82 Active Member

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    #12
    I agree, I didn't know what I was clicking on. I'm still not sure. If I heard about your business or website I would go for the one thing you do the best. Everything else is secondary. The news updates on the front page don't tell me anything. The graphics for me are a little overpowering. They don't ad to your message.

    I don't know everything, I'm just an end user.

    Best of luck,

    redli0n82
     
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  13. MikeMcRae

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    Same issue with my 24" LCD and the background not filling it. Also the logo seems fuzzy, but overall nice. All custom?
     
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  14. xInd

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    #14
    Thanks everyone, much appreciated.
    (mostly) @mushroomdigi - thank you very much as well, but in response to your first comment, yes I know a good website is for everyone, but it wasn't complete yet, and was designed on and for HD, then we made some changes to that to make it more universal, but now have since decided just to make it with multiple skins according to resolution etc. Currently we are working more on backend development, and projects for clients. We have yet to advertise or market the site, and will have it launched properly when it's complete, however we get stuck only applying small amounts of time here and there, as we're booked pretty solid with clients and projects, also looking at hiring more staff, will definitely need it once the website is done, considering it already receives traffic etc.
     
    xInd, Aug 8, 2009 IP
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    I think the site looks really terrific... but I have to admit I had to look around a bit to work out what the site was for.
     
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  16. xInd

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    #16
    Yes there is still much work to be done, with any luck I can get to it soon.
     
    xInd, Aug 9, 2009 IP
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    #17
    Head banner is too big and the image represents nothing
     
    Janck, Aug 9, 2009 IP
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    It takes too long to load the site. And the header is to crowded and it does not match with the background
     
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  19. xInd

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    #19
    The image represents nothing you are aware of, and there are reasons for that.
    Yes, aware of the loading time issue for slower connections, and the potential upgrades on our end when it's ready for massive traffic.
    Thanks again everyone for the input. Should have some more updates to it soon.
     
    xInd, Aug 10, 2009 IP