HostedFX Redesign - What Do You Think?

Gareth · 08-27-2007, 02:25 AM

Hi guys,

Well it's been a very busy day for me - I received the coded files for the new design earlier today and since then have been busy content creating, integrating and organising! The website is now in a decent state of readiness, however I'm just integrating the new design with the forums and the client area.

I'd love to hear your opinions on the new look. Personally, the design is just what I wanted - it's elegant, yet clean and makes navigating effortless. I'd just like to take this time to thank Anthony of FantasyCreative for being a pleasure to work with as always and, of course, delivering a stunning final product.

So, here goes...

- Website Preview
- Client Area (not finished yet)
- Forums (just started integrating)

Thanks in advance for all comments!
Gareth :coffee:

Mike · 08-27-2007, 06:07 AM

Like it. Well designed, loading times are kept down, forum integrates seamlessly into the main design. Well done.

One thing you should do; take the "yadda yadda" out. It's supposed to lighten the load that you're now starting to present your packages, but in all reality it's looking a bit more unprofessional than you think.

Other than that, very nice!

RockDiesel · 08-27-2007, 11:41 AM

Job well done. The layout is nice and clean, and I like the color scheme. Great job on integrating the forums too. Overall, you did a great job on this redesign.

andydesign · 08-27-2007, 12:56 PM

Dude, it is awesome. I really like it. The color scheme is too cool and the graphic are well executed. But, there is always a but, please and i mean pleaaaaaaase, change that Times New Roman. Times New Roman is a font used mostly in old printed materials, and the font from you buttons do not match with Times. Switch to Arial font family.

Anyway 2 thumbs up
Keep up the good work

Red_Spider · 08-27-2007, 04:56 PM

awesome I really liked your design a Lot... Good job

DomainDunk · 08-27-2007, 06:34 PM

Gareth:

Nice Design! Good Color! Simple! The Order Now page needs to be centered like the rest of them.In my browser the Order Now page left aligns. Its strange to seamlessly through the rest of the pages and then have this one left align.

The forum integration was nice. It looks like WHMCS is the problem.

Gareth · 08-28-2007, 02:44 PM

Thanks a lot guys, I'll get on with the suggestions tomorrow.

Looking for more comments

ApeXX · 08-28-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IntelBank.com

One thing you should do; take the "yadda yadda" out. It's supposed to lighten the load that you're now starting to present your packages, but in all reality it's looking a bit more unprofessional than you think.

I didn't notice this the first time, however I went back and looked and I agree completely with IntelBank, it does look unprofessional.

Besides that, the template is great and everything looks very stylish and clean.

Gareth · 08-29-2007, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApeXX

I didn't notice this the first time, however I went back and looked and I agree completely with IntelBank, it does look unprofessional.

Besides that, the template is great and everything looks very stylish and clean.

Thanks - the yada yada yada has been removed - link.

Zurvan · 08-29-2007, 06:19 AM

I always feel like such a nit when I respond to these.

The drop shadow on the content area curves at the top, around under the header portion. It gives the site a strange feel (IMO), that the body is "fatter" than the head. The header almost looks squeezed. I think if you can solve this, your design will be perfect.

I think your favicon is fantastic. Definitely one of the better ones I've seen.

Gareth · 09-06-2007, 10:19 AM

Thanks very much guys, would love even more comments

08-27-2007, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Gareth NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 366 38.00 NP$ (Donate)	HostedFX Redesign - What Do You Think? Hi guys, Well it's been a very busy day for me - I received the coded files for the new design earlier today and since then have been busy content creating, integrating and organising! The website is now in a decent state of readiness, however I'm just integrating the new design with the forums and the client area. I'd love to hear your opinions on the new look. Personally, the design is just what I wanted - it's elegant, yet clean and makes navigating effortless. I'd just like to take this time to thank Anthony of FantasyCreative for being a pleasure to work with as always and, of course, delivering a stunning final product. So, here goes... - Website Preview - Client Area (not finished yet) - Forums (just started integrating) Thanks in advance for all comments! Gareth :coffee: __________________ HostedFX Web Hosting Serving the Web Since 2005. www.hostedfx.com

08-27-2007, 06:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: www.chrome.us Posts: 5,245 46.20 NP$ (Donate)	Like it. Well designed, loading times are kept down, forum integrates seamlessly into the main design. Well done. One thing you should do; take the "yadda yadda" out. It's supposed to lighten the load that you're now starting to present your packages, but in all reality it's looking a bit more unprofessional than you think. Other than that, very nice! __________________ Do you Chrome? [\|] Noomle No fees & More Revenue IntelBank.com<<Your Business & Your Money>>CreditHelp.TV American Pilot Center <- Learn to Fly -> PilotCenter

08-27-2007, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
RockDiesel NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 464 5.40 NP$ (Donate)	Job well done. The layout is nice and clean, and I like the color scheme. Great job on integrating the forums too. Overall, you did a great job on this redesign. __________________ Exercise Advice \| Webkinz \| Johan Santana \| Nutritional Supplements \| Xbox 360 Controller

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Red_Spider NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 201 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	awesome I really liked your design a Lot... Good job __________________ DirectoryTotal.com - Web Directory Blog - Imagefilez.com - Free Image Hosting - BigDirectoryBid.com - Bidding Web Directory

08-27-2007, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
DomainDunk New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA Posts: 16 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Gareth: Nice Design! Good Color! Simple! The Order Now page needs to be centered like the rest of them.In my browser the Order Now page left aligns. Its strange to seamlessly through the rest of the pages and then have this one left align. The forum integration was nice. It looks like WHMCS is the problem. __________________ MyDomainOffers.com Domain Auctions & Information

08-27-2007, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
andydesign NamePros Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 81 0.00 NP$ (Donate)	Dude, it is awesome. I really like it. The color scheme is too cool and the graphic are well executed. But, there is always a but, please and i mean pleaaaaaaase, change that Times New Roman. Times New Roman is a font used mostly in old printed materials, and the font from you buttons do not match with Times. Switch to Arial font family. Anyway 2 thumbs up Keep up the good work

08-28-2007, 02:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gareth NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 366 38.00 NP$ (Donate)	Thanks a lot guys, I'll get on with the suggestions tomorrow. Looking for more comments __________________ HostedFX Web Hosting Serving the Web Since 2005. www.hostedfx.com

08-29-2007, 06:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zurvan NamePros Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 56 31.00 NP$ (Donate)	I always feel like such a nit when I respond to these. The drop shadow on the content area curves at the top, around under the header portion. It gives the site a strange feel (IMO), that the body is "fatter" than the head. The header almost looks squeezed. I think if you can solve this, your design will be perfect. I think your favicon is fantastic. Definitely one of the better ones I've seen. __________________ Web Design and Internet Services - Oshawa, Ontario

09-06-2007, 10:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
Gareth NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 366 38.00 NP$ (Donate)	Thanks very much guys, would love even more comments __________________ HostedFX Web Hosting Serving the Web Since 2005. www.hostedfx.com

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