have been working on a site for my design/coding portfolio, what do you think of this? web2.0design.net/images/blogtheme.jpg
I think its pretty good. I'm more in the SEO business than design...and from that perspective, its a little un-conventional - meaning visitors "expect to see" something more standard (e.g. more uniform navigation bars, header in the top left, etc.). But I like the design. Good job!
You could also want to try the site called conceptfeedback.com to show your designs to other peers and colleagues to get their feedbacks.
that part at least will be in wp yes, the rest if the site "home showcase about contact" may be in wp too they are essentially dulled down versons of that page, coding will be a trick though...
You should get rid off number 2 or change the background (try to put a meteorite there) or change the style of the fond. At the footer div your text is not visible enough....try to change the background or the color. This is a girl opinion.....