Would like a review please

danni · 12-09-2006, 08:58 AM

Hi Would like your honest opinions on my site please.
And any tips would be good

RickM · 12-09-2006, 09:33 AM

First impression is that the navigation/category bar is a little blank...a background color would do it a world of good.

Also, I see all empty categories -- fill them up quickly as you will be turning away potential vistor's at the moment.

The header is simple and clean, as are the overall colors and layout design

8/10

Challenge · 12-09-2006, 12:57 PM

Danni,

I like the overall layout of your site - I have some crits, though.

I think your choice of colours, are a bit "standard", in my opinion.
If you have acces to photoshop, or a similar application, i would suggest that you do something with the menu background. A nice "stripey" look would be cool - Watch the contrast, though - It will have to be very low.

Keep it up!

Henryct · 12-13-2006, 04:39 PM

I like your header, it looks very pro. The site looks very clean and easy to navigate. But I agree with Challenge, the colors are too standard. With the nice header you have, you are in a position to make a very appealing color mix. Get some inspiration googling around.

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danni · 12-14-2006, 01:53 PM

I have now added a little silver to the catagoriy side , what do you think now?

-Ray- · 12-15-2006, 05:49 AM

Overall: 6

--Pros---
Let me just start to say that I love the header. It brings alot to the layout. Another thing that I like is the idea of the well. It goes with your slogan. I love the concept.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/267157-would-like-a-review-please.html

The structure of your layout is also pretty decent. Your layout allows more content to be added at any givin time. This is an essential to almost every website.

--Cons---
The first thing I feel should be improved is the bar on the side. There is no color there, and the border around the, doesnt seem to flow well. I suggest removing the border and adding a nice gradient background. I think that would like rather nice.

The other think i feel should be improved is the background on the top links. You should try to add the same effects.

danni · 12-16-2006, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the advice however i have tryed to add a background to the catagorys but it seems to look a little cluttered , what colour would you suggust may look ok with the rest of the layout please.?
your opinions mean everything to me.

Danni

Originally Posted by templaterave

Overall: 6

--Pros---
Let me just start to say that I love the header. It brings alot to the layout. Another thing that I like is the idea of the well. It goes with your slogan. I love the concept.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=267157

The structure of your layout is also pretty decent. Your layout allows more content to be added at any givin time. This is an essential to almost every website.

--Cons---
The first thing I feel should be improved is the bar on the side. There is no color there, and the border around the, doesnt seem to flow well. I suggest removing the border and adding a nice gradient background. I think that would like rather nice.

The other think i feel should be improved is the background on the top links. You should try to add the same effects.

circa1850 · 12-16-2006, 07:51 PM

horrible in firefox

ExpertGuy · 12-17-2006, 03:42 AM

i don't know if you have checked your website using firefox or not but its quite messy over there. just try and make you site flexible on multiple browsers, you might loose most of your traffic from firefox if you do not fix it.both the menu (top,side) looks quite simple try making use of some more graphic effects over there. try and add more content into the bottom its very empty right now , also update your footer , the links there looks messy.

My overall rating - 6/10

danni · 12-19-2006, 07:49 AM

Thanks for the advice will get it sorted.

Danni

danni · 12-30-2006, 05:36 PM

Hi again , ok i was watching the old program swapshopz which was very popular here in the uk in the late 70s and early 80s ,so i thought i would go for that colour scheme nice an bright , what do think?

USMC_1833 · 12-31-2006, 12:57 PM

first off, the colored bars down the sides KILL the eyes. Along with the colors up top. I would suggest using a more neutral toned color such as off shades of those colors. Meaning add more red or green or blue to the colors to take them off of their crayola looking color.

Other than that, the main page loaded incorrectly, with content smooshed over to the right as indicated in the screen shot provided.

-Semper

Mike · 12-31-2006, 04:18 PM

Pardon the interruption.

Idea - Great
Execution - not so great.

I'd be redesigning more along the lines of eBay/auction site, even though its not an auction. One of the reasons eBay is so successful is the ease of use and visual ease to the eyes. Grab some ideas from these sites and then re-invent yourself. The concept is good, it needs to be presented differently.

Don't get me wrong here, i'm not trying to be the better dude here, i'm just thinking what would get me to use the site,...and the key ingredients are: visuals and adaptability/ease of use.

Kick some arse, bro!

12-09-2006, 08:58 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
danni New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	Would like a review please Hi Would like your honest opinions on my site please. And any tips would be good http://www.swapshopz.com Danni

12-09-2006, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
RickM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 3,796	First impression is that the navigation/category bar is a little blank...a background color would do it a world of good. Also, I see all empty categories -- fill them up quickly as you will be turning away potential vistor's at the moment. The header is simple and clean, as are the overall colors and layout design 8/10 __________________ RickM Web Design Forums - Over 22,000 Web Designers & Programmers just like you! WSDReg - Affordable Domain Registration. Serving NP members since 2006!

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-Ray- Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,839	Overall: 6 --Pros--- Let me just start to say that I love the header. It brings alot to the layout. Another thing that I like is the idea of the well. It goes with your slogan. I love the concept. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/267157-would-like-a-review-please.html The structure of your layout is also pretty decent. Your layout allows more content to be added at any givin time. This is an essential to almost every website. --Cons--- The first thing I feel should be improved is the bar on the side. There is no color there, and the border around the, doesnt seem to flow well. I suggest removing the border and adding a nice gradient background. I think that would like rather nice. The other think i feel should be improved is the background on the top links. You should try to add the same effects. __________________ Poker News, articles, discussion LIKE THIS Its an iPod, a phone, and an internet communications device.

12-17-2006, 03:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
ExpertGuy Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: HungamaBlog.com Posts: 353	i don't know if you have checked your website using firefox or not but its quite messy over there. just try and make you site flexible on multiple browsers, you might loose most of your traffic from firefox if you do not fix it.both the menu (top,side) looks quite simple try making use of some more graphic effects over there. try and add more content into the bottom its very empty right now , also update your footer , the links there looks messy. My overall rating - 6/10 Last edited by ExpertGuy; 12-17-2006 at 03:50 AM.

12-09-2006, 12:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Challenge NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 27	Danni, I like the overall layout of your site - I have some crits, though. I think your choice of colours, are a bit "standard", in my opinion. If you have acces to photoshop, or a similar application, i would suggest that you do something with the menu background. A nice "stripey" look would be cool - Watch the contrast, though - It will have to be very low. Keep it up!

12-13-2006, 04:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Henryct New Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4	I like your header, it looks very pro. The site looks very clean and easy to navigate. But I agree with Challenge, the colors are too standard. With the nice header you have, you are in a position to make a very appealing color mix. Get some inspiration googling around. __________________ Tips and information for your next cruise travel All you need to know about Loans and Debt Consolidation

12-14-2006, 01:53 PM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
danni New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	I have now added a little silver to the catagoriy side , what do you think now?

12-16-2006, 07:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
circa1850 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,652	horrible in firefox

12-19-2006, 07:49 AM	THREAD STARTER #10 (permalink)
danni New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	Thanks for the advice will get it sorted. Danni

12-30-2006, 05:36 PM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
danni New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	Hi again , ok i was watching the old program swapshopz which was very popular here in the uk in the late 70s and early 80s ,so i thought i would go for that colour scheme nice an bright , what do think?

12-31-2006, 04:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mike NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: www.chrome.us Posts: 5,217	Pardon the interruption. Idea - Great Execution - not so great. I'd be redesigning more along the lines of eBay/auction site, even though its not an auction. One of the reasons eBay is so successful is the ease of use and visual ease to the eyes. Grab some ideas from these sites and then re-invent yourself. The concept is good, it needs to be presented differently. Don't get me wrong here, i'm not trying to be the better dude here, i'm just thinking what would get me to use the site,...and the key ingredients are: visuals and adaptability/ease of use. Kick some arse, bro!

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