My First ever template :)

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by Muneeb2Good, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi guys,

    Well today i was searching DP for something new or just looking here and there and saw a thread of someone looking for sponsers for his template that is a blog template which inspired me to make something like a template.. so i decided to do it right away. I just now finished making a template from a source tutorial. and got it finished now. here i just want your opinion on how you like it and how can i improve it. remember this is my first ever template never made any in past... not new to PS ...

    Thanks
    Muneeb

    URL if t he attached file seems to be small in size.
     

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  2. jmhyer123

    jmhyer123 Peon

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    #2
    Looks good, is it coded? Do you need it coded ;)?
     
    jmhyer123, Aug 26, 2007 IP
  3. Liberation

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    #3
    Looks good. But, do you have a bigger version of it? Just so we can see it more.
     
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  4. Muneeb2Good

    Muneeb2Good Notable Member

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    #4
    yeah the url is posted at the bottom of the top post.

    Thanks for the comments :) Its not coded yet i just finished making it ... lol

    Will be coding it soon but dont know anything about coding stuff and all that.. . lol
     
    Muneeb2Good, Aug 26, 2007 IP
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    vasildb Well-Known Member

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    #5
    It looks great. Just to code it.:D
     
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  6. Muneeb2Good

    Muneeb2Good Notable Member

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    #6
    Thanks for the comments :)

    yeah i will surely be coding it soon...
     
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  7. Clive

    Clive Web Developer

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    #7
    That's a nice template, Muneeb. Add more sample text to the main content area so that we can see it's full beauty :)
     
    Clive, Aug 26, 2007 IP
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    #8
    yeah looks alright to me :)
     
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    #9
    It looks okay but would look better with another color added to your color scheme ;)
     
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    #10
    Quite good for your first attempt, keep at it. :)
     
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    #11
    Ok il be honest here and say i don't like it. Its quite dark, basic, things don't lignup properly (But i guess that could be fixed when coding) and that font sucks. Don't get me wrong, you did better than me on my first try... I'm just being honest here.
     
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    #12
    It looks great...

    I love it,


    It your seling it...How much would br your price??
     
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    Muneeb2Good Notable Member

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    #13
    Thanks you all of you guys .. Really appreciate your comments..

    Yeah i just got many quotes on the lignup problem and also the color scheme but ... actually as this was my first attemp so .....

    I will try my best is the next one coming soon :)
     
    Muneeb2Good, Aug 27, 2007 IP
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    #14
    it looks cool, simple and with a "semi-professional look"

    try doing one with brown and dark yellow coolors
     
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    #15
    nice for your first template
     
    mak445, Aug 27, 2007 IP
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    Muneeb2Good Notable Member

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    #16
    YEah i would be changing the color scheme today :)

    and will let you guys know when its completed..
     
    Muneeb2Good, Aug 27, 2007 IP
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    #17
    Pretty nice for a first time try but could have been better.

    Try add some colors to your templates. Keeping some select colors isn't really liked by majority of people.

    Also always use standard fonts. Makes it look more professional and easy for the coder.
     
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    Katy Moderator Staff

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    #18
    Gradients need work. ;) Pretty good for the first template though!
     
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    #19
    Very inspiring touch at ur first move....I liked it :)
     
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    #20
    Not bad at all for your first attempt - good use of color and positioning - you're definitely on the right track

    My advice for improvements/modifications if you're looking to make any:

    - Try to use more standard/user-friendly fonts for the content areas, ie menu links, footer text... basically anything that will be displayed as actual text on the site rather than a graphic
    - Vertical alignment in the headers seems little off; maybe try turning on guides/smart-guides in photoshop and using those to help you to line everything up

    These aren't criticisms, as your design is much better than most peoples first attempts - just thought you might benefit from a little friendly advice =)
     
    kingcaw, Aug 29, 2007 IP