New site - what do you think?

Discussion in 'Websites' started by clogon, Oct 14, 2006.

  1. #1
    I just started this site recently and it's still in the process of getting put together but would appreciate feedback.

    Do you like the design?
    What about the front page - what is needed?
    Is it user-friendly?

    Thanks in advance...
     
    clogon, Oct 14, 2006 IP
  2. ideas_man

    ideas_man Active Member

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    #2
    Errr.....how about a url? Or if it is a site from your sig, which one is it?

    :)
     
    ideas_man, Oct 15, 2006 IP
  3. clogon

    clogon Member

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    clogon, Oct 15, 2006 IP
  4. x3sphere

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    Not bad, I like it. Though one aspect of the layout that I'd change would be the "Profile" tab and the ones next to it at the top, give them the same look as the "My User Area" tab, maybe with a slightly different color.
     
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  5. clogon

    clogon Member

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    Thanks for the feedback - I'll look in to changing that - I see what you mean.
     
    clogon, Oct 15, 2006 IP
  6. klown

    klown Peon

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    #6
    I think the link text within your content needs to be a different color then the rest, otherwise how do i know that i can click it for more information?

    On your left menu the the hover effect makes the links difficult to read

    I like the top menu bar, and logo, looks nice. On the right side of it however the 3 links for "profile" "register" and "login" have bad edges, make them smooth curves, or change them to boxes similar to the other links at the top.

    When i go to the shopping area there are a couple listings. The information displayed below is a little chaotic. Perhaps only give a title, and description there, maybe allow rating to be shown. The details page should be more formatted, IE:
    "Address: Corner of Hwy 42 & Market St. Egg Harbor, WI
    Website: www.decoratorsgallery.com
    Description: Has the largest selection of U.S. and Canadian artists in Door County, Wisconsin. If you can't find it at A Decorator's Art Gallery, they will attempt to find it for you. Find Batemen, Redlin, Peterson, Doolittle, Hanks, Capser, Barnhouse, White, Duncan, Bush, Olson, and Door County Artists."

    For SEO:
    Meta tags are the same on every page, either change them or dont use them.
    Logo link alt tag should have a main keyword phrase, i'd add a title tag to it too

    Anyhow It's a nice looking site, good luck
     
    klown, Oct 15, 2006 IP
  7. clogon

    clogon Member

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    #7
    Thanks for the valuable feedback. I'll take a look at those things too. I definitely plan on improving the meta tags - just getting the general layout all put together. Definitely agree with both replys that the profile login and register images need to be adjusted to fit the design of the site. Thanks again.
     
    clogon, Oct 15, 2006 IP
  8. clogon

    clogon Member

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    i took out the images in the top right corner and made them links on the side nav. also made alt and title tags on the logo in the top left corner and will continue to work on things. thanks again for the feedback
     
    clogon, Oct 16, 2006 IP
  9. clogon

    clogon Member

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    just adjusted meta tags for home and sub pages. I'm going to break up the sections for name, address, phone number, etc. too.

    any other suggestions?
     
    clogon, Oct 17, 2006 IP
  10. surchin

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    #10
    I like it alot.. its VERY clean and professional looking... good job.
     
    surchin, Oct 18, 2006 IP
  11. clogon

    clogon Member

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    thanks! other suggestions?
     
    clogon, Oct 18, 2006 IP
  12. toddc

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    #12
    Very nice site. Only a couple suggestions...

    1. Activate the rollovers on your main navigation at the top.
    2. After the search box, have a "go" or "search" or something. It's not obvious what to do.

    good luck with the site
     
    toddc, Oct 19, 2006 IP
  13. clogon

    clogon Member

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    #13
    Thanks - I'll look at fixing those things
     
    clogon, Oct 20, 2006 IP
  14. xtwister161

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    #14
    site is a bit too wide. Have the "Door County, Wisconsin..." written with more art,
    but other than that looks great!
     
    xtwister161, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  15. thebestofme_80

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    #15
    agree with xtwister161 , a lot of people is still using 800x600 rez
     
    thebestofme_80, Oct 23, 2006 IP
  16. Cemocan

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    #16
    is it original? anyway congrulations
     
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  17. Mr Crow

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    #17
    I like the site but I think at the top of the site I would have an area where a person could choose an area of interest of vacation that they are intersted - something to give them an overveiw of the possibilities of what they might find at this site in a glance - remembering that you only have so much time to grab the visitor- something that will let them know that they can get a great offer that they wont find anywhere else but they need to know this at a glance - without reading the small text at the top of page ..

    The site looks great but as we all know people will hit a page and click off in a sec if they arent drawn in fast - give them a reason to stay!!!
     
    Mr Crow, Oct 24, 2006 IP
  18. clogon

    clogon Member

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    #18
    great advice - thanks. I definitely know what you mean by quick click through rates - i will adjust this and appreciate the recommendation
     
    clogon, Oct 25, 2006 IP