Review ModdedMustangs.com

Discussion in 'Websites' started by mdvaldosta, Sep 10, 2005.

  1. #1
    This site has been my hard work and learning experience. The site was first built in early 2005 and has undergone 4 re-designs. I continually learn more everyday and eventually it builds up and I've got to re-do everything!

    I just got done getting as much CSS layout as conveniently possible into an external file, as well as a netscape javascript. I've worked hard on keyword density for the main page and have alot more work to do on the rest. The forums were alot of hard work as well going through 3 redesigns and alot of SEO and modding.

    www.moddedmustangs.com
    www.moddedmustangs.com/forum/

    Let me know what you think, and what can be improved upon. Thanks in advance for anyone's input.
     
    mdvaldosta, Sep 10, 2005 IP
  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    #2
    The tiny text at bottom of http : //www. moddedmustangs. com/ would be easier to read in non-serif font.

    You include terms in your keywords that seem wasted to me. As an example "tech" I doubt anyone looking for your site would type in the search phrase "tech." I try to limit my keyword phrases to about three or four phrases that are freequently searched for and that appear on home page in text, headings, lists etc.

    Shannon
     
    Smyrl, Sep 10, 2005 IP
  3. newera

    newera Peon

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    #3
    what you''l find, Performance Modding: UNREADABLE
    you have a good color scheme and good banner
    keep up
     
    newera, Sep 11, 2005 IP
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    rickbender1940 Guest

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    I know I'm getting old, but the orange could use some brightening, both on the main page and on the forums. I'd also change the tables on the right so instead of border=1 use different colors. The borders look a little old-school. Otherwise a nice clean design
     
    rickbender1940, Sep 12, 2005 IP
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    A job well done. I like your layout and design, it is clean and simple.
    Keep up the good work.
     
    angelfire, Sep 12, 2005 IP
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    Nice & clean.

    BTW the banner a bit jagged.
     
    sisaiko, Sep 14, 2005 IP
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    you should really change the borders that the tables of your site use, you can make some better looking borders using css, ..
     
    kandeman, Sep 14, 2005 IP
  8. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    I'll work on it, I'm learning as I go
     
    mdvaldosta, Sep 14, 2005 IP
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    I know you said you worked hard on this site but I think you need to work hard on learning what good design is first. I am not saying this to be mean. I am saying this because hard work goes to waste if you do not have an eye for this. Good luck. Study what else is out there. Webmoney.com and some other resources are where you should start. If you do not see yourself being able to take the time to learn how to design well then use a blog or some other templette that already looks good.

    Good luck.
     
    seant, Sep 14, 2005 IP
  10. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    thanks for the advice, I can take criticism. Since this site, I've designed 4 more sites. I've progressed alot.

    I've started re-designing this site today for the 5th time. Yes, alot of hard work wasted (well not necessarily waisted as I've learned alot).

    I'm going to use php for the front end, no CMS though. Just some old fashioned php includes for the header, footer, and right hand navigation. I'll use CSS for the table borders this time as well. I'm not even considering a tableless layout, beyond my ability at the moment.

    Thanks for the advice again, I'll be back in a few days to showoff the new layout and look for more great advice.
     
    mdvaldosta, Oct 4, 2005 IP
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    markkk Well-Known Member

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    id say change your font.. try verdana..

    also your table boarder is pretty thick make it 0
     
    markkk, Oct 5, 2005 IP