lazarusdesigns

adman_9000 · 03-11-2005, 09:03 AM

Hi,
Im trying to get started in web design. Ive put this freelance web design site together. Any comments gratefully received.
Adam

opserty · 03-11-2005, 11:41 AM

Keep the fonts all the same type, also the light blue doesn't offer much constrast either. The green doesn't really go with the blue.

alegend · 03-11-2005, 12:07 PM

I like the navigation links effects when you put mouse over

Aajiz · 03-11-2005, 12:12 PM

1. I agree with opserty. The colour contrast on your site does not appeal much to the eyes. The fonts of the headings should be changed to match with those of the content.

2. The Header also appears to be somewhat rough. It needs to be modified.

3. In the heading " Other Design Services", please correct spellings of the words 'business' and 'search'.

4. The introduction of your site is splendid which makes me think that you have sought a very little price for your services.

5. I am dropping a PM to you.

Thanks and regards

adman_9000 · 03-11-2005, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the comments so far..
I've made a couple of changes, made all the fonts the same (apart from the main header and flash navigation) and have been trying to find another colour that works well with the blue. I'm not sure that I've got it yet but let me know what you think anyway.
Adam

joeorgasmic · 03-11-2005, 02:12 PM

Here is some of my honest criticism.

#1) The first thing I noticed right off the bat was the horizontal scrolling. Which is a major no-no in proper web design

. Bring down the width of your site to aprroximately 780 px or lower so that it fits right.

#2) Your site is poorly organized. A successfull website makes finding the content you want simple and easy to find. I noticed that you have your service listed right there on the front page. Instead of just flat out listing your services on the front page, try organizing it into a sub page on your website. On that subpage of your services you could link to the individual portfolio sections.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/74608-lazarusdesigns.html

#3) Lack of originality for a design company. SPICE IT UP MAN! If you're trying to sell yourself and a designer/programmer, make your site something to look at!

#4) Get your navigation buttons out of the top right corner. They are hard to find, especially since your site scrolls horizontally.

#5) Your banner looks very nice, but it needs to look more.....professional.

Overall your off to a great start, just keep working on making it better! Keep on keepin' on!

adman_9000 · 03-11-2005, 02:32 PM

@joeorgasmic
Thanks for the constructive criticism.
1. I assume you're using 800x600 res as it fits fine in anything higher. I will probably make a version to fit in lower res screens when i have time.
2. Having all the info on first page is probably only temporary. ive been experimenting with SEO, trying to get higher rankings on search engines which has meant getting plenty of content & keywords on the first page.
3,4 & 5. Fair points probably. My backgrounds more in programming than art & design so thats something i have to work on.

joeorgasmic · 03-12-2005, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by adman_9000

@joeorgasmic
1. I assume you're using 800x600 res as it fits fine in anything higher. I will probably make a version to fit in lower res screens when i have time.

I'm actually on 1024x768.

webgear · 03-12-2005, 08:19 AM

Hmm I think It's too simpl for webdesing company make it to look more professional...

adman_9000 · 03-12-2005, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by joeorgasmic

I'm actually on 1024x768.

and you need to scroll horizontally? thats pretty odd, i made sure it fit right in that res. although thinking about it, do you have a toolbar/search menu down the side or anything like that which narrows your screen?

joeorgasmic · 03-12-2005, 08:37 PM

No I dont. Your site is just to wide.

If your mostly focusing on programming, why don't you pay some designer to make you a decent looking site? You'd prolly be better off, and get more business.

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opserty New Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 20	Keep the fonts all the same type, also the light blue doesn't offer much constrast either. The green doesn't really go with the blue.

03-11-2005, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aajiz NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 708	1. I agree with opserty. The colour contrast on your site does not appeal much to the eyes. The fonts of the headings should be changed to match with those of the content. 2. The Header also appears to be somewhat rough. It needs to be modified. 3. In the heading " Other Design Services", please correct spellings of the words 'business' and 'search'. 4. The introduction of your site is splendid which makes me think that you have sought a very little price for your services. 5. I am dropping a PM to you. Thanks and regards

03-11-2005, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
joeorgasmic NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 394	Here is some of my honest criticism. #1) The first thing I noticed right off the bat was the horizontal scrolling. Which is a major no-no in proper web design . Bring down the width of your site to aprroximately 780 px or lower so that it fits right. #2) Your site is poorly organized. A successfull website makes finding the content you want simple and easy to find. I noticed that you have your service listed right there on the front page. Instead of just flat out listing your services on the front page, try organizing it into a sub page on your website. On that subpage of your services you could link to the individual portfolio sections. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/74608-lazarusdesigns.html #3) Lack of originality for a design company. SPICE IT UP MAN! If you're trying to sell yourself and a designer/programmer, make your site something to look at! #4) Get your navigation buttons out of the top right corner. They are hard to find, especially since your site scrolls horizontally. #5) Your banner looks very nice, but it needs to look more.....professional. Overall your off to a great start, just keep working on making it better! Keep on keepin' on!

03-12-2005, 08:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
joeorgasmic NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 394	No I dont. Your site is just to wide. If your mostly focusing on programming, why don't you pay some designer to make you a decent looking site? You'd prolly be better off, and get more business.

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