Simple menu feedback needed...

Discussion in 'Websites' started by jhmattern, Mar 20, 2007.

  1. #1
    I was just adding some menu items to www.FadMarketing.com, and was wondering if I could get some feedback.

    When you look at the horizontal menu at the top, does it bother you visually that the text is up against the left edge? That's how the original theme has it laid out, and it didn't bother me w/ just the about and contact links, but with more, it seems to be sticking out like a sore thumb to me.

    Have I just been staring at it too much, or should I go ahead and try to reposition the text a little bit?

    Thanks!
     
    jhmattern, Mar 20, 2007 IP
  2. Michelangelo

    Michelangelo Peon

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    #2
    It was a good idea to put a horizontal menu. But it's not that attractive.
    You may do the following. Center the text of the buttons. It would be great if you could use the same fonts, like in your logo. Good luck.
     
    Michelangelo, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  3. demomarks

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    #3
    Any text should never really touch the edge of a border. A little padding would go a long way, centering in the menu buttons would be even greater. I actually think the font looks good and works for the design.
     
    demomarks, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  4. Skinned off

    Skinned off Peon

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    #4
    I like your nav bar :)

    Like others have said a little padding-left wouldn't go a miss (I don't mean centering your text) just a little indent.

    Nice looking site.
     
    Skinned off, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  5. 8everything

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    #5
    The only thing that "bothers" me visually is that the text are so close to the edge of the buttons.. I would center them :) The font size/color and color of the buttons are great however :)
     
    8everything, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  6. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    I ended up going w/ the centering. Any better?

    Also, a few more specifics...

    1. Do you think I should leave the "home" link in the nav, or just the logo? I feel like it's a bit redundant, but who knows....

    2. I had a comment on a post there about the font being a bit harsh to read. Now, the right nave font size won't be changing definitely, b/c it's set to match the Google link unit. But what do you think about the text in the content area? Change the font? Leave it alone? Change the size?

    Thanks. :)

    Jenn
     
    jhmattern, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  7. manni

    manni Active Member

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    The menu looks good :)
     
    manni, Mar 21, 2007 IP
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    yeah I like it, except I suggest you change that pink color.
    I should post my own website for review, but it is not done yet :D
     
    webz, Mar 21, 2007 IP
  9. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    What pink color? I don't think there's any pink at all in the site.
     
    jhmattern, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    I like the menu now , what thing that I think can be improved is the size of the font , I think you can have something smaller there.
     
    darkstar, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    i don't like
     
    johanx, Mar 23, 2007 IP
  12. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    That's a completely useless reply johanx, if you don't say why you don't like something.
     
    jhmattern, Mar 23, 2007 IP