it's missing something...

AutumnTD · 07-31-2004, 10:36 AM

Would you take a look at the site I just put up for my web development business?

[Edited: Removed Out Dated Link]

It's aimed at small business owners--mostly people who are not already online, so I'm straying from a too-technical feel. Trying to look as friendly as possible.

It feels sloppy, though, and I'm not sure where I should be cleaning it up... fonts, navigation, headers, sidebar...

Suggestions much appreciated.

Ber|Art · 08-02-2004, 06:27 AM

Sorry that I have to say this but I think it looks a bit like a “homemade” website. You use several different (strange) fonts, shades and sizes, the used colors do not match, the used icons are not very well chosen, the brunched banners are not a match with the sharp edged top bar etc.

The site had many inconsistencies and it looks like separate little parts not a whole. I hope I did not offend you because that is not my intention. Good luck with your website.

Mr. Websites · 08-02-2004, 10:13 AM

I honestly don't like the yellow and red colored theme. The website could definately use new colors and fonts. Place the current website in a rectangle, and then select a new background color. Lets see if that improves the visual appeal of the website.

AutumnTD · 08-02-2004, 11:48 AM

Thanks guys. I appreciate the honesty. My problem is that I'm no artist--I can design what people tell me to do, but I have a hard time being effectively creative. I'll give it a makeover, stat.

Ber|Art · 08-02-2004, 03:56 PM

Please let us know when you need some more advice and when you are ready with the "improvements"

AutumnTD · 08-02-2004, 04:35 PM

Alright, how's this looking?

[edited: removed outdated link]

I ditched the clipart themes. It was a poor cover for lack of artistic skill.

The scrolling text is a CSS box, not a frame.

The content and navigation can stay mostly the same with this layout.

The earth tones match the business name, as well as my personal style. I'm not sure if there's enough contrast, though. It's hard to find good earth tone harmonies on a 256 color pallette.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/41293-its-missing-something.html

Comments on the new layout? Suggestions for further revisions?

Constructive honesty still very much appreciated... thanks

ravina · 10-13-2004, 09:56 AM

nice layout.

i like both designs but especially second design is more better.

i like color combinations.

good luck

thanks
ravina

anthonyjdoe · 10-13-2004, 10:21 AM

It's easy to look at but plain...add some flash in there and make it more exciting.

yandig · 10-13-2004, 03:52 PM

It's a nice-looking site, although a little plain. Adding a little graphical content might help. I would also change the font on the menu bar. It doesn't quite seem to flow with the word "Autumn" on the left.
Nice job!

Jokez Guy · 10-13-2004, 04:50 PM

Its toooooooooo Plain, why not go in ADobe Photo Shop make a template, and have autum background orsoemthing, leafs falling down etc.

nice ... If you dont understand what im meaning i can make sample and send you it!

Jokez Guy · 10-13-2004, 04:51 PM

also forgot to mention try putting it in the centre and to make it fit on any screen do "100%"

Brian · 10-14-2004, 12:45 AM

well, i think you should lose the scroll bar in the middle of the design, just let it flow, if you have to school the whole page its alright, i just don't like sites with a scrollbar in the middle, but thats just my style of doing things

I'm liking the left bar alot more in this one, onlything missing i think is maybe a really good logo, or even keeping the logo how it is, but adding a background image with leaves or something to that effect.

Hope these help in some way

Regards
Brian

07-31-2004, 10:36 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
AutumnTD New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9	it's missing something... Would you take a look at the site I just put up for my web development business? [Edited: Removed Out Dated Link] It's aimed at small business owners--mostly people who are not already online, so I'm straying from a too-technical feel. Trying to look as friendly as possible. It feels sloppy, though, and I'm not sure where I should be cleaning it up... fonts, navigation, headers, sidebar... Suggestions much appreciated. Last edited by AutumnTD; 11-18-2004 at 03:22 PM.

08-02-2004, 06:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ber\|Art Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 1,519	Sorry that I have to say this but I think it looks a bit like a “homemade” website. You use several different (strange) fonts, shades and sizes, the used colors do not match, the used icons are not very well chosen, the brunched banners are not a match with the sharp edged top bar etc. The site had many inconsistencies and it looks like separate little parts not a whole. I hope I did not offend you because that is not my intention. Good luck with your website. __________________ Berrie Pelser Ber\|Art Visual Design (http://hosting.ber-art.nl) DNOA Member LinkedIN Profile

08-02-2004, 03:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ber\|Art Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 1,519	Please let us know when you need some more advice and when you are ready with the "improvements" __________________ Berrie Pelser Ber\|Art Visual Design (http://hosting.ber-art.nl) DNOA Member LinkedIN Profile

08-02-2004, 04:35 PM	THREAD STARTER #6 (permalink)
AutumnTD New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9	Alright, how's this looking? [edited: removed outdated link] I ditched the clipart themes. It was a poor cover for lack of artistic skill. The scrolling text is a CSS box, not a frame. The content and navigation can stay mostly the same with this layout. The earth tones match the business name, as well as my personal style. I'm not sure if there's enough contrast, though. It's hard to find good earth tone harmonies on a 256 color pallette. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/41293-its-missing-something.html Comments on the new layout? Suggestions for further revisions? Constructive honesty still very much appreciated... thanks Last edited by AutumnTD; 11-18-2004 at 03:23 PM.

10-13-2004, 03:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
yandig Domain Bagger Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Coma Berenices Posts: 3,891 Follow @domainbagger	It's a nice-looking site, although a little plain. Adding a little graphical content might help. I would also change the font on the menu bar. It doesn't quite seem to flow with the word "Autumn" on the left. Nice job! __________________ Yandig Available Domains

08-02-2004, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Websites Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,308	I honestly don't like the yellow and red colored theme. The website could definately use new colors and fonts. Place the current website in a rectangle, and then select a new background color. Lets see if that improves the visual appeal of the website.

08-02-2004, 11:48 AM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
AutumnTD New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9	Thanks guys. I appreciate the honesty. My problem is that I'm no artist--I can design what people tell me to do, but I have a hard time being effectively creative. I'll give it a makeover, stat.

10-13-2004, 09:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
ravina Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 122	nice layout. i like both designs but especially second design is more better. i like color combinations. good luck thanks ravina

10-13-2004, 10:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
anthonyjdoe NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 403	It's easy to look at but plain...add some flash in there and make it more exciting.

10-13-2004, 04:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jokez Guy NamePros Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 755 Follow @ArfanChaudhry	Its toooooooooo Plain, why not go in ADobe Photo Shop make a template, and have autum background orsoemthing, leafs falling down etc. nice ... If you dont understand what im meaning i can make sample and send you it! __________________ How to Make iPhone Applications - Free Casino Games - Toronto SEO

10-13-2004, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
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10-14-2004, 12:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlottesville Virginia Posts: 2,317 Follow @laughtodeath	well, i think you should lose the scroll bar in the middle of the design, just let it flow, if you have to school the whole page its alright, i just don't like sites with a scrollbar in the middle, but thats just my style of doing things I'm liking the left bar alot more in this one, onlything missing i think is maybe a really good logo, or even keeping the logo how it is, but adding a background image with leaves or something to that effect. Hope these help in some way Regards Brian

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