portfolio site feedback

Discussion in 'Websites' started by mwhelan, Jul 14, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi guys,

    This is my site any feedback on site and content would be appreciated

    be gentle :p


    www.mwhelancreative.com
     
    mwhelan, Jul 14, 2009 IP
  2. Soner

    Soner Active Member

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    #2
    It seems simple and clean but you need more and more works for your portfolio :)

    and I would re-think about the splash screen. Are you sure about that?
     
    Soner, Jul 14, 2009 IP
  3. cheesy

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    #3
    I really like the simplicity of the design, looks very fresh. Some of your portfolio work is very nice!
     
    cheesy, Jul 14, 2009 IP
  4. Payton Designs

    Payton Designs Peon

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    #4
    Not a fan of the intro page
     
    Payton Designs, Jul 14, 2009 IP
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    jashsayani Active Member

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    #5
    I like the "work" page. But you need a contact form.
     
    jashsayani, Jul 14, 2009 IP
  6. axxo08

    axxo08 Peon

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    #6
    very nice design...add some more pages..
     
    axxo08, Jul 14, 2009 IP
  7. pitagora

    pitagora Peon

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    #7
    i'm not a fan on all flash sites. Bad for SEO means bad for business.

    From the design point of view, i think you've taken the kiss (keep it stupid simple) principle a bit too far. Needs some graphics and some colors.
     
    pitagora, Jul 14, 2009 IP
  8. kramxel13

    kramxel13 Peon

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    #8
    Very nice. The work page could use a scrolling flash menu on the side to accomodate more images.
     
    kramxel13, Jul 14, 2009 IP
  9. mwhelan

    mwhelan Peon

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    #9
    yeah i agree i need to get more work up on it,, this is just a start,, as for the scrolling menu i like the idea if i can pull it off,, flash and coding wouldnt be my strongest point,, thanks for all yer prepies though
     
    mwhelan, Jul 15, 2009 IP
  10. thekillingjoke

    thekillingjoke Peon

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    #10
    I'm really not a fan of splash pages or flash sites. Theres nothing there that necessitates the use of flash.
     
    thekillingjoke, Jul 15, 2009 IP
  11. jagged

    jagged Peon

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    #11
    Definitely don't like the first page. But it's simple. Just need some more content and it will be great.
     
    jagged, Jul 15, 2009 IP
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    #12
    There is too much white space and no appeal.

    Personally, I hate flash sites since it is brutal for SEO, but that is my opinion.

    Add more to each page with graphics; or even a picture on the left with each page.
     
    Destinyx3, Jul 15, 2009 IP
  13. zoogo

    zoogo Peon

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    #13
    I dont feel like writing in complete sentences so I'll be blunt

    -your domain name is too long and very poor quality
    -the intro has to go
    -the site design needs to be improved so it looks good not just minimalist
    -remember your site sells the sort of gfx work you do
    -hello@yoursite is a LAME email, get something more professional than "hello"
    -good fast-transitions between the pages
    -flash is very resource intensive and out of style
    -your work is also very poor, and makes me wonder is that all you did for those clients? or do they have a website
     
    zoogo, Jul 15, 2009 IP
  14. juani

    juani Peon

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    #14
    i'm not a big fan of intro/splash pages

    hate flash pages too... and man... i'm sorry but you're gonna have to try harder... because such a simple layout just won't work good as a portfolio design...
     
    juani, Jul 15, 2009 IP
  15. AudreyP

    AudreyP Guest

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    #15
    Domain name can never be easily remembered.
    The contents are good especially the art works but its lacking
    The Design is too simple, make it more alive,
    Enhance Enhance Enhance.. That is my advice...
     
    AudreyP, Jul 15, 2009 IP
  16. webtemp

    webtemp Peon

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    #16
    visited your site. I am not a big fan of flash sites. The clicks are simple you can add some movement as you are using flash in it. The site looks something missing, there is more scope of improvements.
     
    webtemp, Jul 16, 2009 IP
  17. mwhelan

    mwhelan Peon

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    #17
    thanks for all of your replies, this was indended to be a starting block and i do have alot more work i need to upload onto the site, i just need time, to be honest SEO is not a huge issue as the site is more for people who have been directed there than who end up there by chance.

    Web design as you can tell would not be my specialty but i will take your feedback and suggestions to make some updates.


    and zoogo to say the work is poor is a bit harsh yes i am not a fully fledged ground breaking designer but my clients are happy and have graduated top of my class from college with 2 design degrees.

    thanks again for your help.
     
    mwhelan, Jul 21, 2009 IP
  18. mstrock

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    #18
    I think your work is very good. Like you said though you're not a web designer. If I were you, I would pay someone to put your site together.
     
    mstrock, Jul 27, 2009 IP
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    #19
    good but needs some improvements
     
    allawy, Jul 27, 2009 IP
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    #20
    I know youre going for the minimalist look but its a bit too plain for me. Not a big fan of the intro animation either.
     
    nexx, Jul 27, 2009 IP