Current site can be seen in my signature. Please tell me if you like the current site layout or the new proposed layout which can be found here: http://www.trendspike.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/trendspike-final.png Also feel free to give suggestions/opinions on any changes or additions I should add to the new layout.
looks nice..but change font on top header and top menu to font that you have on site like on "POOL" "POPULAR" etc... and if you plan to run on Joomla I can tell you noo
Ha I saw your blog before from the entrecard. I love the one in your signature, It's more simple and nice. The new one looks cluttered and unorganized well
I think I like the trendspike logo at the bottom of the page better than what you show at the top. Those three boxes at the bottom look sharp, too. Might want to tap into that for the rest of the design.
Anom - Are there any certain areas that specifically look too cluttered/unorganized to you? The original design is cleaner but I think it's also geared more to your average blogger (who tends to like clean designs) rather than my actual niche (men who like a site that is more interactive and flashy looking). I'm trying to focus more on the online magazine, that is blog inspired. Artifexus - Ya, actually the header isn't really finished. It's just my original header that was shrunk and put in there as a placeholder for now. The original header will be about the same, except I will have an all new logo, which I'm holding multiple contests for right now. The three banners at the bottom are going to be features that Trend Spike offers. The logo in those banners does look great, but it actually loses it's appeal when it's increased in size. I've already experimented with it a bit. What about your overall thought on the layout? Still looking for more feedback. Much appreciated!
Hello JABacchetta! I agree with Anom. And I like more this layout http://www.trendspike.com/ as well. It is more organized and looks simpler. BTW, the header is wider, and I like it more than the second one. Speaking about the second layout, I may say that it throws a million links at once to the visitors, I can see a lot of blocks and sections with sharp black borders...and it's confusing... Good luck!
I like most of the updates from your new design. There's better contrast, however I would make use of the huge RSS and placement from your old one. Hope that helps.
Do something about the font you chose. It seems too bulky and does not match the rest of the site. Try something more techy and thinner. It would add a better touch because it seems childish. And,your header graphic although very nice does not go with the rest of the site as well. The site is all about men and chicks but again childish comes to mind when you see the header. Messes with the credibility.
Leis is describing the cluttered part very well. I agree, I like the interactive things. I suggest you read men magazine like "Esquire" or other magazine. They have flashy design/things but doesn't look cheesy. And I suggest you to Avoid design like cheap porn magazine he3