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aaronfalloon · 10-09-2005, 06:46 AM

Please tell me what you think of my site so far, it's not yet finished but the general style is. Is there anything I should change or add? Please post your thoughts.

The link: HostingExplained

lilgee · 10-09-2005, 07:50 AM

I dont like it. its to simple. Nuttin is on it beside text. You need a way better layout then dat.

aaronfalloon · 10-09-2005, 08:37 AM

Any ideas as to how I could make it more exciting and less simple? and keep the reviews coming.

turnkey · 10-09-2005, 11:27 AM

Have toy though of getting some of hosting templates out there (there are ton's) and use that as a template and build your information into that.

rustypaulin · 10-09-2005, 01:16 PM

i think it looks too simple if you are going to make a site of purely text then at least add some colour to the header

leviathon · 10-09-2005, 01:21 PM

Wayyyyy too simple. Works for a portfolio but it's a tut site! MAke it nice! MAke margins, BG's, more complex CSS, Grads, Title, colours, etc.!

**NPQueen** · 10-09-2005, 01:49 PM

I agree with the others, it really is plain. If you are pleased with the basic layout then I would suggest that you add a colored background, maybe a shade of blue since you have some already there, and possibly define your header.

I think it contains helpful information!!

aaronfalloon · 10-09-2005, 02:03 PM

K, thanks so far, I'll start trying to livin it up, a few tasteful images and maybe a background. Keep the reviews coming.

ChrisKL · 10-09-2005, 04:37 PM

If you want to keep it simple, make it look corporate. Programmers l-o-v-e the simplistic look.

That is a 750px x 90px high banner; a white background with border or contrasting background/page colors; some gray borders around the style blocks for the sidebars (usually dotted), and just do with a simple banner top, and a good serif style font in a dark gray color (which is easier on the eyes than black).

Sometimes adding too much takes away from the content, it drowns the text. The busiest sites don't have that many graphics, because content and speed is king (nevermind they don't want to pay the bandwidth bill).

Just some suggestions.

CKL
Edit: typo

aaronfalloon · 10-09-2005, 11:36 PM

Thanks for the help, keep the reviews coming.

aaronfalloon · 10-10-2005, 08:39 AM

Ok changed the logo on the index page, is that abtter logo are not? Same sort of idea only more modern font and more colourful.

Do you like the lgo and is it better than the logo on the other pages?

thomaslgates · 10-10-2005, 09:20 AM

I liked that site. But, I hav a feeling that you could hav done better....!

aaronfalloon · 10-10-2005, 09:35 AM

Yea, that's why I'm changeing things, so the new logo, is it good and better than the old one? The old one is on every page but the index page.

ChrisKL · 10-10-2005, 10:08 AM

ComDriver: how about taking a look at the Huffington Post.com banner/logo/layout? If you want the site to be without the fluff, that's a good example of mostly content.

The banner/text logo just doesn't hack it. It's missing organization and purpose (what is it portraying? What does it say about the website? What does it command to make it stand out from the rest?).

If you like that two color style, goto Wal-Mart or a bookstore and browse the pages of the Sky & Telescope magazine. Their columnist names in the articles use a similiar design, but it's alittle different (aligned and focused, with just a little flair). The color scheme is Sand/red with a white inner 1px box that surrounds the title/name. No frills and light, just enough color to keep the eye busy (and totally done in CSS).

CKL

10-09-2005, 06:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
aaronfalloon NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 747 636.00 NP$ (Donate)	HostingExplained Please tell me what you think of my site so far, it's not yet finished but the general style is. Is there anything I should change or add? Please post your thoughts. The link: HostingExplained

10-09-2005, 07:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
lilgee Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC Posts: 2,323 8.40 NP$ (Donate)	I dont like it. its to simple. Nuttin is on it beside text. You need a way better layout then dat. __________________ Sharing 50% profit for helping to sell on ebay. PM me for more info.

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aaronfalloon NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 747 636.00 NP$ (Donate)	Any ideas as to how I could make it more exciting and less simple? and keep the reviews coming. Last edited by ComDriver; 10-09-2005 at 08:43 AM.

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turnkey NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 157 145.00 NP$ (Donate)	Have toy though of getting some of hosting templates out there (there are ton's) and use that as a template and build your information into that. __________________ "A man's worth is not measured in the numbers in his bank account, but in the number of people that call him friend" Your friends at My Turnkey Business Internet Business Support Forum

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rustypaulin NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 344 56.65 NP$ (Donate)	i think it looks too simple if you are going to make a site of purely text then at least add some colour to the header __________________ Wii News

10-09-2005, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
leviathon NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 675 172.25 NP$ (Donate)	Wayyyyy too simple. Works for a portfolio but it's a tut site! MAke it nice! MAke margins, BG's, more complex CSS, Grads, Title, colours, etc.!

10-09-2005, 01:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
NPQueen Executive Admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NamePros, CA Posts: 2,136 5,908.66 NP$ (Donate)	I agree with the others, it really is plain. If you are pleased with the basic layout then I would suggest that you add a colored background, maybe a shade of blue since you have some already there, and possibly define your header. I think it contains helpful information!!

10-09-2005, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
aaronfalloon NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 747 636.00 NP$ (Donate)	K, thanks so far, I'll start trying to livin it up, a few tasteful images and maybe a background. Keep the reviews coming.

10-09-2005, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisKL NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 141 408.00 NP$ (Donate)	If you want to keep it simple, make it look corporate. Programmers l-o-v-e the simplistic look. That is a 750px x 90px high banner; a white background with border or contrasting background/page colors; some gray borders around the style blocks for the sidebars (usually dotted), and just do with a simple banner top, and a good serif style font in a dark gray color (which is easier on the eyes than black). Sometimes adding too much takes away from the content, it drowns the text. The busiest sites don't have that many graphics, because content and speed is king (nevermind they don't want to pay the bandwidth bill). Just some suggestions. CKL Edit: typo

10-09-2005, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
aaronfalloon NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 747 636.00 NP$ (Donate)	Thanks for the help, keep the reviews coming.

10-10-2005, 08:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
aaronfalloon NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 747 636.00 NP$ (Donate)	Ok changed the logo on the index page, is that abtter logo are not? Same sort of idea only more modern font and more colourful. Do you like the lgo and is it better than the logo on the other pages?

10-10-2005, 09:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
thomaslgates Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: India Posts: 672 169.75 NP$ (Donate)	I liked that site. But, I hav a feeling that you could hav done better....!

10-10-2005, 09:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
aaronfalloon NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 747 636.00 NP$ (Donate)	Yea, that's why I'm changeing things, so the new logo, is it good and better than the old one? The old one is on every page but the index page.

10-10-2005, 10:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisKL NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 141 408.00 NP$ (Donate)	ComDriver: how about taking a look at the Huffington Post.com banner/logo/layout? If you want the site to be without the fluff, that's a good example of mostly content. The banner/text logo just doesn't hack it. It's missing organization and purpose (what is it portraying? What does it say about the website? What does it command to make it stand out from the rest?). If you like that two color style, goto Wal-Mart or a bookstore and browse the pages of the Sky & Telescope magazine. Their columnist names in the articles use a similiar design, but it's alittle different (aligned and focused, with just a little flair). The color scheme is Sand/red with a white inner 1px box that surrounds the title/name. No frills and light, just enough color to keep the eye busy (and totally done in CSS). CKL __________________ ))) You can't stop, what you haven't started. ((( x================================================x Illustrator and Photo Restorer \| vBulletin and Computer modder/builder Don't believe the hype: Firefox Bad for Advertizers \| Firefox Security Issues

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