Website review

Discussion in 'Websites' started by dipesh_batheja, Feb 20, 2008.

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    Hey guys and gals, would anyone mind giving me some feedback on look and especially usability of my website: http://www.NetLingsHQ.com
    thank you!
     
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    #2
    slowly for open sir....but theme black & white ok :)
     
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    It is loading quite slowly for me. looks kind of plain.
     
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    I could read your introduction message, but unfortunately I didn't bring my glasses to read the footer text. You should set it to em or percentage not px.
     
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    #5
    dipesh , i like the effect that you are trying to do , but you are doing it a bit too simple .
    For example on the index you dont have a single image . I think that you should start off by

    1: Adding your logo as it is a portfolio site , a logo would show your skill better than a portfolio page.
    2: Add a background to the " hello netlings....... " div , a gradient of black and dark grey would look great, a few brush strokes would make it look even better.
    3: Add a few of you best works on the index just before the footer to make the index look bigger , as it is too small.

    4: Add a contact form instead of giving out your email to the public , it may be harmful to you , " it may be used in spamlists or just simple get hacked " . So caution is advised .

    Hope this helps you out.

    Ace.
     
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  6. dipesh_batheja

    dipesh_batheja Well-Known Member

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    thank you everyone for such an important feedback.
    Ace, you hit the nail, i guess it needs a bit more play with graphics, like logo, gradients etc. Regarding contact form, its actually their. If you go to contact page, and click on the "More ways to get in touch..." link, it shows the contact form. Do you think i should just show the contact form by default instead of hiding it like that?
     
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    In my opinion, bring down the font size and change the font to something a little less "template". Like narrow ariel or futurista
     
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    dipesh_batheja Well-Known Member

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    One thing I am noticing is that. Those big fonts looks nice on Mac, but on Windows they look not so good. One way out of that is to just slice that text part in photoshop on Mac and put on the page as image. But then since its no more remains a heading tag, it might not be good for seo stuff. Is their any suggestion on that?
     
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    sorry bro but i don't like it :|
     
    ToxicBlood, Feb 22, 2008 IP
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    Very nice, but it needs a bit of work.
     
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    i like the very basic design...the idea is there...

    just use the contact form...bypass that page with your email address on it

    and put some more stuff on there....

    more shots of the program you made would be great...a demo site...demo of the admin...ect

    get in more detail
     
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    #12
    It's clean and minimalistic...I like that.

    I love the 'highlighter' effect on some of your text.

    Need to incorporate more of a logo/image where Netlings is at the top.

    Also, I wonder how it would look if you right-aligned all the captions of 'hello, portfolio, and contact us'? I think it might make it look a little bit more stylish....not too over the top, but noticeable.

    I LOVE how when you're on the contact page and you click the 'more information' link and everything slides out underneath it. It looks very smooth and classy. Keep that idea.
     
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    It loaded quick for me but its kind of plain. Maybe add some graphics
     
    rustang289, Feb 22, 2008 IP
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    I agree it needs graphics or atleast a logo.
     
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    its very slow
     
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    #16
    Nice site, needs to be different after clicking on the tabs.
     
    eric8476, Feb 22, 2008 IP