Thoughts on my photography blog?

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Forrest, Nov 7, 2007.

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    I'm not a designer by any stretch of the imagination. I have a site I build with beautiful photography and a hideous template. So, I've installed wordperss and built a weblog as an adjunct to the main site. With a CMS to handle changes to the layout, I've got time to do the "content" and it's working out a lot better.

    So ... any thoughts on Seattle's finest?
    • The desert theme for a region that's known for rain?
    • Are the photos too small?
    • Thoughts about 'read more?'
    • Anything else in general...?
     
    Forrest, Nov 7, 2007 IP
  2. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello Forrest.

    Good to see another west coast person in the DP population. I'm from Vancouver Island... Nanaimo to be specific!

    My Thoughts

    Header
    I can see where your question comes up about your header... and how it sits with your blog... I think that it should represent Pacific North West Coast in some way... but I also think it should reflect you... and your photography.. I took the liberty of looking at the photos in your other site... and thought that this one would do better... especially if it is in color...

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    Photo Problem
    I was browsing through your blog.... very intrigued by your writings and photos... but I did find this problem that stuck out... please see image below:

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    Navigation
    Your navigation could use some work. I mean... all the links work.. but if you could make it easier to understand what is a sub menu of what... things could be simplified... you could use a different color text link for this... that would be my suggestion

    I would also suggest that you include the 3 main navigation buttons: Home, About and Contact

    You can add these 3 main buttons to your navigation that is on your left.... and also... include them in your footer....

    About Page
    Who are you? that is what kept coming to mind... I know you must be Forrest.... I had a friend named Forrest that ate a minnow when he was a kid... but I know that isn't you... maybe a write up of yourself would be good... you deserve one!

    Content
    Excellent content.... good to get lost into... you could be a story teller with these photos and writings....

    Conclusion
    Very excellent blog. Keep up the work and commitment.

    I do hope this review assists you.
    Respectfully.
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 7, 2007 IP
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