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tferrante · 03-14-2005, 12:45 PM

Hi all,

I have not completed this website as their is more content on the way however, I thought it would be a good idea to get opinions from other folks in the business. Below is the following link. It is still on a testing server....

www.virtualcreators.net/danforthlumber

Thanks again.

Rowan W · 03-14-2005, 05:56 PM

Couldn't be bothered waiting for the intro.

.X. · 03-14-2005, 05:58 PM

It is a nice designed site,But the load time is aweful on a dsl connection.Other than that,It's a very nice looking website.

tferrante · 03-14-2005, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by Rowan W

Couldn't be bothered waiting for the intro.

Thank you for your reply.

How long did it take until you didn't bother viewing the intro (i.e. 30 sec, 1 min)?

Originally Posted by Xfactor

It is a nice designed site,But the load time is aweful on a dsl connection.Other than that,It's a very nice looking website.

Thank you for your reply.

How long did it take until you didn't bother viewing the intro (i.e. 30 sec, 1 min)?

eagle12 · 03-14-2005, 09:20 PM

I would say lose the intro, as it takes about 30 seconds to load, and lasts for 10. Not really worth the wait. If you do plan to keep it, add the skip button to the load screen, so people aren't forced to wait.

Rowan W · 03-14-2005, 10:15 PM

I left after about 20 seconds, which was at 25%.

I decided to wait for it this time and I timed it - 1m 50s. It REALLY shouldn't take that long for a few images and some text. How big is the SWF file?

The actual site looks ok, it loads fast and is easy to use. You should probably remove the name thing, it just wastes time and has no advantage to the site.

The header should probably loose the white glow as well, it looks detached from the rest of the page.

btw, I'm using a Cable connection, so if the intro takes more time to load than it takes to play, then remove it.

SB_GEMINI · 03-15-2005, 02:19 AM

Totaly agree about the load time on the intro get rid of it, also the font is terrible, change to say verdana or arial, it just looks out of place at the moment.

Udi1 · 03-15-2005, 06:13 AM

The design in Very good exept the white part in the middle. fix that and it'll be fine.

webgear · 03-15-2005, 07:15 AM

It's load too slowly

tferrante · 03-15-2005, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by eagle12

I would say lose the intro, as it takes about 30 seconds to load, and lasts for 10. Not really worth the wait. If you do plan to keep it, add the skip button to the load screen, so people aren't forced to wait.

There is a skip button on the lower left corner of the page. Should I make it more visible?

Originally Posted by SB_GEMINI

Totaly agree about the load time on the intro get rid of it, also the font is terrible, change to say verdana or arial, it just looks out of place at the moment.

Hi SB_GEMINI,

I am already using a verdana/arial font (size 2) in this website. Which browser are you using?

Originally Posted by Rowan W

I left after about 20 seconds, which was at 25%.

I decided to wait for it this time and I timed it - 1m 50s. It REALLY shouldn't take that long for a few images and some text. How big is the SWF file?

The actual site looks ok, it loads fast and is easy to use. You should probably remove the name thing, it just wastes time and has no advantage to the site.

The header should probably loose the white glow as well, it looks detached from the rest of the page.

btw, I'm using a Cable connection, so if the intro takes more time to load than it takes to play, then remove it.

Thanks Rowan W.

I am going to revisit the flash part of it. I have a feeling I may have coded the preloaded page incorrectly.

eagle12 · 03-15-2005, 11:17 AM

There is no skip on the preload. That is what I am referring to.

SB_GEMINI · 03-15-2005, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by tferrante

Hi SB_GEMINI,

I am already using a verdana/arial font (size 2) in this website. Which browser are you using?

Yes, on the main content you are i mean on the preloader.

voxunity · 03-15-2005, 05:09 PM

don't like fonts

sufi · 03-15-2005, 08:38 PM

Loads very slow but the design is very good.. Good job

tferrante · 03-16-2005, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by sufi

Loads very slow but the design is very good.. Good job

Thanks sufi,

I will be revisiting the preload page. Thanks for your reply.

03-14-2005, 12:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
tferrante NamePros Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 25 49.00 NP$ (Donate)	Your feedback is appreciated Hi all, I have not completed this website as their is more content on the way however, I thought it would be a good idea to get opinions from other folks in the business. Below is the following link. It is still on a testing server.... www.virtualcreators.net/danforthlumber Thanks again. __________________ Best Regards www.virtualcreators.ca

03-14-2005, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rowan W NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 713 1,869.00 NP$ (Donate)	Couldn't be bothered waiting for the intro. __________________ Flash is bad for websites Why tables for layout is stupid IE IS BAD

03-14-2005, 10:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rowan W NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 713 1,869.00 NP$ (Donate)	I left after about 20 seconds, which was at 25%. I decided to wait for it this time and I timed it - 1m 50s. It REALLY shouldn't take that long for a few images and some text. How big is the SWF file? The actual site looks ok, it loads fast and is easy to use. You should probably remove the name thing, it just wastes time and has no advantage to the site. The header should probably loose the white glow as well, it looks detached from the rest of the page. btw, I'm using a Cable connection, so if the intro takes more time to load than it takes to play, then remove it. __________________ Flash is bad for websites Why tables for layout is stupid IE IS BAD

03-15-2005, 02:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
SB_GEMINI NamePros Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newport, UK Posts: 925 119.25 NP$ (Donate)	Totaly agree about the load time on the intro get rid of it, also the font is terrible, change to say verdana or arial, it just looks out of place at the moment. __________________ SB \| Networks eCards4ALL.co.uk \| RobertDeNiroOnline.com \| Simon Barclay - Web/Graphic Designer \| GreatDesigners.Net \| JokeCabin.com \| FawltyTowersOnline.com

03-15-2005, 06:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
Udi1 New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10 20.00 NP$ (Donate)	The design in Very good exept the white part in the middle. fix that and it'll be fine. __________________ Adwd - Build and design webs.

03-14-2005, 05:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
.X. Revolution Calling! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NamePros Avenue Posts: 5,603 97.70 NP$ (Donate)	It is a nice designed site,But the load time is aweful on a dsl connection.Other than that,It's a very nice looking website.

03-14-2005, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
eagle12 NamePros Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 96 80.80 NP$ (Donate)	I would say lose the intro, as it takes about 30 seconds to load, and lasts for 10. Not really worth the wait. If you do plan to keep it, add the skip button to the load screen, so people aren't forced to wait.

03-15-2005, 07:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
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03-15-2005, 11:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
eagle12 NamePros Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 96 80.80 NP$ (Donate)	There is no skip on the preload. That is what I am referring to.

03-15-2005, 05:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
voxunity NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 107 95.00 NP$ (Donate)	don't like fonts __________________ Professional Web Design, Web Development

03-15-2005, 08:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
sufi NamePros Expert Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: LinksHut.com Posts: 7,525 1,235.13 NP$ (Donate)	Loads very slow but the design is very good.. Good job

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