Code Remedy

risoknop · 08-27-2008, 02:51 PM

Code Remedy

Please take a look at my Web site and tell me what you like and what you hate.

Is design ok? What should I put in the sidebar (there's too much free space at the moment)?

Thanks for all feedback

Ross · 08-27-2008, 03:36 PM

The design is ok but i would personally go for something techy/web 2.0 for this type of blog. I would personally like to learn about HTML/CSS or any other programming language through a blog that looked like this http://www.secondversion.com/ that one that look like yours, no offense.

Get a logo. Possibly an entire header for the site. Also for the sidebar i would put affiliate buttons for hosting, domains, and possibly an a-store widget of HTML or programming language books and software. Knock down your recent posts to like 2 to be displayed on the main page as well. I have told this to many people, it helps your CTR and interest in the blog itself. Make them explore dont give it all to them all at once.
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Good Luck!

risoknop · 08-27-2008, 04:55 PM

Well, the bright side of the design is that it's custom made, so it is 100% unique. You won't find any other similar Web site on the Internet. I don't like free Wordpress themes because too many people are using them. I want my Web sites to stand out.

But I will definately think about making some better header and logo, I might even modify the theme further.

Yes I will definately have to put something to the sidebar. Currently it is too empty. There are just recent posts.

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beaver6813 · 08-27-2008, 05:18 PM

As ross said definately go for a web 2.0 design, it is where web designs are at the moment and the style of yours is more suited for a personal or niche blog. To make a web 2.0 site it doesn't have to be generic like all the other templates it simply means that it needs to have a bit of a modern feel with some fresh colours.

It may be personal opinion but I'm not too keen on the entire blog being pushed to the left with a lot of the right just blank space. If it was my site I would be inclined to either put it more in the center or to extend it out a little bit to the right to take up more of the screen. Other than those little things its a well crafted design! (Y)

risoknop · 08-28-2008, 04:12 AM

Thank you beaver. I will think about your and Ross' suggestions

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risoknop NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 82	Well, the bright side of the design is that it's custom made, so it is 100% unique. You won't find any other similar Web site on the Internet. I don't like free Wordpress themes because too many people are using them. I want my Web sites to stand out. But I will definately think about making some better header and logo, I might even modify the theme further. Yes I will definately have to put something to the sidebar. Currently it is too empty. There are just recent posts. Rep added __________________ Richard Knop \| Freelance Web developer and Web designer Zend Framework blog

08-27-2008, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
beaver6813 NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: England Posts: 392 Follow @beaver6813	As ross said definately go for a web 2.0 design, it is where web designs are at the moment and the style of yours is more suited for a personal or niche blog. To make a web 2.0 site it doesn't have to be generic like all the other templates it simply means that it needs to have a bit of a modern feel with some fresh colours. It may be personal opinion but I'm not too keen on the entire blog being pushed to the left with a lot of the right just blank space. If it was my site I would be inclined to either put it more in the center or to extend it out a little bit to the right to take up more of the screen. Other than those little things its a well crafted design! (Y) __________________ -Beaver6813.com - Web Developer Extraordinaire!

08-28-2008, 04:12 AM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
risoknop NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 82	Thank you beaver. I will think about your and Ross' suggestions Rep added. __________________ Richard Knop \| Freelance Web developer and Web designer Zend Framework blog

08-27-2008, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ross Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,132	The design is ok but i would personally go for something techy/web 2.0 for this type of blog. I would personally like to learn about HTML/CSS or any other programming language through a blog that looked like this http://www.secondversion.com/ that one that look like yours, no offense. Get a logo. Possibly an entire header for the site. Also for the sidebar i would put affiliate buttons for hosting, domains, and possibly an a-store widget of HTML or programming language books and software. Knock down your recent posts to like 2 to be displayed on the main page as well. I have told this to many people, it helps your CTR and interest in the blog itself. Make them explore dont give it all to them all at once. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/508184-code-remedy.html Good Luck!

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