I have a school project where I am to build a xhtml and css tutorial website (which is unfortunate/odd as I barely know the subject.) I have built the xhtml part of the tutorial and sent it for review. What my reviewer says is to try and "spice up the site a bit as it is too bland, even though professional looking." I need a few people who can please take a look at my site and give suggestions on how I can 'spice it up.' This project is very important cos as I stand now, I might fail the course unless I get very high marks for this project, hence why I REALLY REALLY need some help. So can I get some 3-5 seasoned developers/designers here who can please take some time out to have a look at my site.... Please know that the site is not published and I will have to send you a zip attachment. I don't want to risk posting it in public incase my lecturer is a member of this forum. lol. If you can help, please indicate so and give me your permission to email you my site. (hope I aint violating any forums rules by saying that...if I am, pls humor/pardon me.) Thanks very much in advance.
Throw in some Web 2.0 effects eg. bold text, candy colors, background gradients, big icons, and image rollovers. There are heaps of guides and websites galleries you can ideas from, like this Web 2.0 Design Style Guide
I've been designing and developing websites since 1999, drop me a PM and I'll try to give you some pointers.