please review new blog design....

Discussion in 'Websites' started by richkid, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. #1
    hi guys,
    I have just uploaded my new custom theme and would love your opinion...

    www.thomassinfield.com

    oh, and I know the most popular post links are not working, i am trying to fix that.

    thanks in advance guys..

    tom
     
    richkid, Nov 21, 2007 IP
  2. -NB-

    -NB- Peon

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    #2
    I like the header, especially the icons, but the main body area seems too lightweight. I think you should toss in a few more graphics, make it a little more user-friendly. Not fond of the sponsors area, really distracting :(
     
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  3. richkid

    richkid Well-Known Member

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    #3
    thanks. I will take that into consideration!
     
    richkid, Nov 21, 2007 IP
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    #4
    Indeed, the sponsor area is devasting.
    One column should be enough. Better select good performers instead of pure quantity
     
    tauruspharma, Nov 22, 2007 IP
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    wiltingflowerchild Peon

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    #5
    Hey:

    Nice layout... love the corporate beige tones... looks more professional now... just one suggestion... the RSS feed button and the email subscription button are still a bright green/orange... maybe you'd like to change those to a color that will complement the new site layout...
     
    wiltingflowerchild, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  6. jammu143

    jammu143 Banned

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    #6
    sexy layout loved it
     
    jammu143, Nov 22, 2007 IP
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    The Emirates Gallastico Banned

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    #7
    Never seen it before, looks kinda nice :p

    Naah, joking. Looks v. professional mate :D
     
    The Emirates Gallastico, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  8. richkid

    richkid Well-Known Member

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    #8
    thanks,I wanted to create a design that created a sense of credibility, which is why I used the colours that I did.

    I never thought of changing those. Do you think it will stop people from clicking them if they blend too well thought?

    Thank you!! :D

    haha... thanks for that!
     
    richkid, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  9. Jelleke60

    Jelleke60 Active Member

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    beautifull design with a nice banner (the kid looks like harry potter)
     
    Jelleke60, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  10. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    #10
    Hello Rich Kid!

    I had a chance to go over your site today. I'll do my best in providing you some feedback.

    My Thoughts

    Header
    I like the header... but I think a nice slogan that shares briefly about who you are... and what this blog is about...

    E.G. 'excerpts of my experience and friends'

    Most Popular Section
    With regards to your 'My Most Popular Posts', 'My Most Recent Posts' and 'My Money Making Links'.... I find this section a little hard to read and view...

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    If possible... I realize it would be a huge design change... is have the titles re-worded to help with the busy-ness...

    Suggestions:
    Popular Posts, Recent Posts, and Money Links

    This is the bigger change suggestion; would it be possible to angle the words to the right? So, that they people are not stretching their head sideways to figure out what it says? I'm guessing at about a 1:00 o-clock angle?

    Last suggestion for this area would be to reduce the amount of item points displayed. In the middle column... there are 6 items... I think 3 or 4 would be sufficient..

    Images & Text
    In some areas the text is to close to the images.

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    Navigation Links
    I found that your navigation links were a little hard to read on the right hand side.

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    Comments & Contact
    I would suggest using captcha on your comments section and contact page for security purposes.

    Conclusion
    Over all... its an excellent blog... content is very interesting... I like that you have the 3 main navigation items which are Home, About and Contact.. Good Job!

    I used two browsers for this review, FireFox 2.0.0.9 and Internet Explorer 6.02, on Windows XP SP2.

    I do hope that this helps you out.
    Respectfully,
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  11. richkid

    richkid Well-Known Member

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    #11

    Wow that was a very thorough review! I really appreciate it!

    You have brought up a few things that I didn't realise and will look at correcting them!



    @ Jelleke60 - That is actually a drawing of me... maybe ill get branded as the harry potter kid :D
     
    richkid, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  12. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hey Rich Kid....

    Glad that you liked the review... I'll keep myself posted to changes!

    Respectfully,
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 22, 2007 IP
  13. themestudio

    themestudio Active Member

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    #13
    very nice theme mate...:)
     
    themestudio, Nov 23, 2007 IP