Please Review My New Site http://www.beautyofthelord.com

Discussion in 'Websites' started by jdw4jesus, Feb 7, 2007.

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    Hi everyone!

    I have started a new site aimed at selling photographs, and I would like your opinions as to the design, and especially, how I am doing with SEO. I have not yet optimized the images with ALT attributes, but I will get to that. The site once again is http://www.beautyofthelord.com

    Thanks!

    Jonathan
     
    jdw4jesus, Feb 7, 2007 IP
  2. mikeinsp

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    The site looks very 1995; I would strongly suggest working on the design, or reading a bit about web design.
    When people see a site like that they usually tune out before they even read the content.

    You have some very nice photos there though.

    I would also suggest using some sort of gallery software system if you aren't already.
     
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  3. feeblminds

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    I'd suggest having constant navigation throughout the site. i.e. you only have your internal links on the homepage, then after that it's a 'return to homepage' style. Dependant upon your server you could set up a php include or a server side include
     
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    Honestly, I think the site needs a whole re-design... (an actual layout design). The colors in the background kind of clash with your green buttons.

    Here are suggestions:
    - Add a nice header design + your site's name
    - Change the background color to a pale green (much like what this forum has)
    - Keep the buttons design, but make the light shadow that's white.. less harsh
     
    8everything, Feb 8, 2007 IP
  5. ShiftChip

    ShiftChip Well-Known Member

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    Yeah :\ the site should be re-done... I would suggest building it on a CMS this way purchases and images could be handled easier
     
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