Feedback on new gaming site

rip · 03-04-2005, 11:52 PM

Hello all. I have just created a new site dedicated to video games and would love some feedback on it. I am fairly new at web page creation and html/css, so any suggestions or comments are extremely welcome.

Thanks in advance!

www.eyeongames.com

omnia · 03-05-2005, 12:00 AM

Page doesnt load correctly in Opera, Firefox, Mozilla, didnt try any others

rip · 03-05-2005, 12:06 AM

Thanks! I will be working on that issue. Not sure what the deal is.

This is what I have for doctype:

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd">

Hmm..I just installed Firefox 1.0.1 and loaded up my page fine.

I'll have to try the others. What exactly is it doing on your browser?

Thanks!

Brian · 03-05-2005, 01:42 AM

loads fine for me with Firefox

webgear · 03-05-2005, 02:55 AM

Loads for me too ...
It's nice I like your logo.

BuLLDoG · 03-05-2005, 06:29 AM

Logo is excellent and design has lovely colours although I feel there could be more structure to the site maybe some images to seperate the side menu to content or something I don't know what it is I just feel something is missing. You say your new at html/css well I think this is a excellent attempt and keep up the good work, looking forward to see some more of your work.

rip · 03-05-2005, 08:39 AM

Thanks all! I must admit I had help with the banner/logo and also the code for the site was based on the GENU 2.1 content management software, altho I have modified it somewhat. Still going to modify it some more. I'm thinking of going to a 2-column layout with navigation on left and main content on the right.

What do you think?

Thanks!

artkreator · 03-05-2005, 10:10 AM

it takes a while to load in mozilla.

kw31 · 03-05-2005, 11:18 AM

Nice logo
The orange headers doesn't stand out as much as the links, maybe a colour change would be good?

- K

RaptorRex · 03-05-2005, 12:59 PM

It seems a bit boxy to me. Of course that could be a stylistic choice but then I would fill out some of the empty space.

I, personally, am a big fan of page centering too. But that is just a matter of opinion.

Your "Browse demos" pages has a form drop down for "demo title" that is too wide for its column.

It looks like your copyright is squished in your center column. Maybe it would look better in its own row with a colspan under the columns above it.

I like the your links and headers are concisely titled. I'm sure anyone referred to your site for a particular item will have no problem finding it - and that is the most important thing.

GJ · 03-05-2005, 01:18 PM

I like the logo, very nice, I agree it is to boxy.

Petter · 03-05-2005, 01:57 PM

The logo was awesome but the colors and the coding and the rest of the layout needs alot of work!

alegend · 03-05-2005, 02:18 PM

I like the logo but the layout needs some work, its a little boring maybe add a nice background for starters.

rip · 03-05-2005, 08:32 PM

Thank you all for the feedback! I'd like to keep the yellow headers, but what color scheme would go with them as far as body text color, link color, link hover, and the current orange headers? The background can be changed as well, but I'd like to stay away from black.

Thanks!

majinbuu1023 · 03-05-2005, 08:53 PM

oo its quite nice and it loads quite quickly one dial-up,
maybe a different theme would be nice though

rip · 03-05-2005, 09:09 PM

Got my new banner designed.

Now to work on the layout and the rest of the color scheme.

Thanks for the feedback!

rip · 03-10-2005, 07:56 AM

Well, the layout issue should be fixed and I fixed a whole bunch of validation errors. See what you think needs changed now.

Thanks!

antonym66 · 03-10-2005, 09:15 AM

First problem, your using a CMS for a gaming site...So everything is in a preset order, no uniquess except for colors. Same layout as every other site using, GENU so about a few hundred maybe. You need a new banner, kinda seems faded, like an old piece of paper, I'd contact a designer asap. Colors are boring. Layout is bad anyways. Uneventful, no graphics use, its a gamingsite, ever consider puting in gaming graphics? Overall suggestion: Contact a web designer and ask him to build a site.

Ex. www.pwned-gaming.com
www.gotfrag.com
etc.

voxunity · 03-11-2005, 04:37 PM

you seriously need to change the logo

rip · 03-12-2005, 01:23 PM

Logo's been changed as well as some other stuff.

See what you think now.

Thanks!

EternalNite42 · 03-12-2005, 03:53 PM

All I have to say is, I'm bookmarking your site.

weblaunch · 03-13-2005, 02:35 AM

Very nice and informative. I spent several minutes on the contents.

tferrante · 03-14-2005, 06:32 PM

What I must compliment you own is for a site that has a lot of content, you have made it very easy to read. Nice colours (cdn spelling).
8/10

SB_GEMINI · 03-15-2005, 02:02 AM

Get rid of the beveled borders on the tables, and also the gold menu headings, layouts good, personally i dont like the logo, content on the site is excellent.

Udi1 · 03-15-2005, 06:10 AM

I dont know, it's too simple.. The logo is nice, but all the rest.. just an ordinary site.

03-04-2005, 11:52 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
rip New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Feedback on new gaming site Hello all. I have just created a new site dedicated to video games and would love some feedback on it. I am fairly new at web page creation and html/css, so any suggestions or comments are extremely welcome. Thanks in advance! www.eyeongames.com __________________ Webmaster - Eye On Games

03-05-2005, 12:06 AM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
rip New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Thanks! I will be working on that issue. Not sure what the deal is. This is what I have for doctype: <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> Hmm..I just installed Firefox 1.0.1 and loaded up my page fine. I'll have to try the others. What exactly is it doing on your browser? Thanks! __________________ Webmaster - Eye On Games

03-05-2005, 02:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
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03-05-2005, 06:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
BuLLDoG NamePros Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 931	Logo is excellent and design has lovely colours although I feel there could be more structure to the site maybe some images to seperate the side menu to content or something I don't know what it is I just feel something is missing. You say your new at html/css well I think this is a excellent attempt and keep up the good work, looking forward to see some more of your work. __________________ Free iPhone

03-05-2005, 08:39 AM	THREAD STARTER #7 (permalink)
rip New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Thanks all! I must admit I had help with the banner/logo and also the code for the site was based on the GENU 2.1 content management software, altho I have modified it somewhat. Still going to modify it some more. I'm thinking of going to a 2-column layout with navigation on left and main content on the right. What do you think? Thanks! __________________ Webmaster - Eye On Games

03-05-2005, 12:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
omnia Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Land of Oz Posts: 1,679	Page doesnt load correctly in Opera, Firefox, Mozilla, didnt try any others

03-05-2005, 01:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Brian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Charlottesville Virginia Posts: 2,317 Follow @laughtodeath	loads fine for me with Firefox

03-05-2005, 10:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
artkreator NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in a highly polluted and boring city. Posts: 282	it takes a while to load in mozilla. __________________ Visit Cheia Resort! What is mesothelioma?

03-05-2005, 11:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
kw31 NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 973	Nice logo The orange headers doesn't stand out as much as the links, maybe a colour change would be good? - K __________________ :hi: Move along ... nothing to see here :)

03-05-2005, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
RaptorRex NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 93	It seems a bit boxy to me. Of course that could be a stylistic choice but then I would fill out some of the empty space. I, personally, am a big fan of page centering too. But that is just a matter of opinion. Your "Browse demos" pages has a form drop down for "demo title" that is too wide for its column. It looks like your copyright is squished in your center column. Maybe it would look better in its own row with a colspan under the columns above it. I like the your links and headers are concisely titled. I'm sure anyone referred to your site for a particular item will have no problem finding it - and that is the most important thing.

03-05-2005, 01:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
GJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,227	I like the logo, very nice, I agree it is to boxy.

03-05-2005, 01:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
Petter This mute print lies Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 4,761	The logo was awesome but the colors and the coding and the rest of the layout needs alot of work!

03-05-2005, 02:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
alegend PHPHelpSite.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,580	I like the logo but the layout needs some work, its a little boring maybe add a nice background for starters. __________________ MySpace Stuff - Default MySpace Layouts - Happy Birthday Comments

03-05-2005, 08:32 PM	THREAD STARTER #14 (permalink)
rip New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Thank you all for the feedback! I'd like to keep the yellow headers, but what color scheme would go with them as far as body text color, link color, link hover, and the current orange headers? The background can be changed as well, but I'd like to stay away from black. Thanks! __________________ Webmaster - Eye On Games

03-05-2005, 08:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
majinbuu1023 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,747	oo its quite nice and it loads quite quickly one dial-up, maybe a different theme would be nice though __________________ WowHumor.net - Funny World of Warcraft Pictures

03-13-2005, 02:35 AM	#22 (permalink)
weblaunch NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 561	Very nice and informative. I spent several minutes on the contents. __________________ Increase Website Traffic Free Search Engine Submission - Make money blogging - AAA Web Directory Website Submission - LavaSeek Web Directory

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03-05-2005, 09:09 PM	THREAD STARTER #16 (permalink)
rip New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Got my new banner designed. Now to work on the layout and the rest of the color scheme. Thanks for the feedback! __________________ Webmaster - Eye On Games

03-10-2005, 07:56 AM	THREAD STARTER #17 (permalink)
rip New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Well, the layout issue should be fixed and I fixed a whole bunch of validation errors. See what you think needs changed now. Thanks! __________________ Webmaster - Eye On Games

03-10-2005, 09:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
antonym66 New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 19	First problem, your using a CMS for a gaming site...So everything is in a preset order, no uniquess except for colors. Same layout as every other site using, GENU so about a few hundred maybe. You need a new banner, kinda seems faded, like an old piece of paper, I'd contact a designer asap. Colors are boring. Layout is bad anyways. Uneventful, no graphics use, its a gamingsite, ever consider puting in gaming graphics? Overall suggestion: Contact a web designer and ask him to build a site. Ex. www.pwned-gaming.com www.gotfrag.com etc.

03-11-2005, 04:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
voxunity NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 107	you seriously need to change the logo __________________ Professional Web Design, Web Development

03-12-2005, 01:23 PM	THREAD STARTER #20 (permalink)
rip New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Logo's been changed as well as some other stuff. See what you think now. Thanks! __________________ Webmaster - Eye On Games

03-12-2005, 03:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
EternalNite42 New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4	All I have to say is, I'm bookmarking your site.

03-14-2005, 06:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
tferrante NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 25	What I must compliment you own is for a site that has a lot of content, you have made it very easy to read. Nice colours (cdn spelling). 8/10 __________________ Best Regards www.virtualcreators.ca

03-15-2005, 02:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
SB_GEMINI NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport, UK Posts: 930	Get rid of the beveled borders on the tables, and also the gold menu headings, layouts good, personally i dont like the logo, content on the site is excellent. __________________ SB \| Networks eCards4ALL.co.uk \| RobertDeNiroOnline.com \| Simon Barclay - Web/Graphic Designer \| GreatDesigners.Net \| JokeCabin.com \| FawltyTowersOnline.com

03-15-2005, 06:10 AM	#25 (permalink)
Udi1 New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10	I dont know, it's too simple.. The logo is nice, but all the rest.. just an ordinary site. __________________ Adwd - Build and design webs.

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