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Phototoxin · 08-12-2008 4:41pm

AnCatDubh wrote: »

Your last post on this thread was removed - Didn't have a problem with your post but with another post that was quoted which has also been removed and that left your post kinda orphaned so it was just a tidy up. Not sure about the AR one.

Sorry about that AnCatDubh & OP (& other freaked out people.) I wasn't thinking straight while trying to be helpful.
People have already pointed out the pointy corners thing and the non working links and the address/phone numbers thing.

AnimalRights · 08-12-2008 5:10pm

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smelltheglove · 08-12-2008 5:23pm

Thanks Devore, Yeah I chose Bernhart as my font for all my work unfortunately havent been able to source it as a watermark yet so I aim for it to be on everything, I reckon though I may use Bernhart for all titles and a more average font for text and sub headers etc as I dont find it to be a good font to use in a paragraph, just more a header. The rounded corners I think it may just be this one as I dont recall seeing that in the sample, obviously wont take long to fix.

smelltheglove · 08-12-2008 5:25pm

Phototoxin we all do things in the middle of the night that we regret under the influence.... ah sure no offence taken.

TPD · 08-12-2008 6:15pm

I dont know if this has been mentioned, but the blue box seems a pixel or two higher than the white box, and the orange a pixel or two higher than the green. While it would most likely go unnoticed, I cant take my eyes away from it now :P.

I think the designers link would look better if it was aligned with your text, and maybe in a smaller rounded box like your pictures.

As already stated, the top left box's picture isnt rounded, and on the top right box, top left corner, there seems to be a sharp corner poking through the curve.

Thats all I can see that is wrong with it, and apart from that it is a nice layout, looks easy to use etc. Am I allowed to ask how much you've been charged for it?

smelltheglove · 08-12-2008 6:28pm

I havent been charged as it is the designers first go, it was on offer on adverts services but considering it is his first time I think he he was great at putting my ideas into it.

Phototoxin · 08-12-2008 9:10pm

Phototoxin we all do things in the middle of the night that we regret under the influence.... ah sure no offence taken.

I dont drink.. I was hypoglycemic.. it actually appears the same oddly enough but alcohol is the last thing I need [alcohol compound insulin absorption leading to even lower blood sugar!]

smelltheglove · 08-12-2008 9:39pm

So you get drunk for free?????

Kidding no I'm not taking the p, seriously completely forgiveable.

Thoie · 08-12-2008 9:42pm

Phototoxin wrote: »

I dont drink.. I was hypoglycemic.. it actually appears the same oddly enough but alcohol is the last thing I need [alcohol compound insulin absorption leading to even lower blood sugar!]

And it's great fun explaining to bouncers that the last thing you need is to be fecked onto the street, and that a nice glass of water and a bottle of lucozade would be much better when all you can say is

"shma, luch, shade, wija wija, shma"

Phototoxin · 09-12-2008 7:20am

I've not gone out clubbling since... i never used to drink anyway.. but now if i was dancing and went hypo.. everyone would assume I'm p*ssed and that would be dangerous

dinneenp · 09-12-2008 10:01am

I haven't read all the previous threads so could be repeating
(you could edit your initianl post with any feedback in bulletpoints so people don't have to read three pages....)

Only the words are clickable (portraits etc)- the whole pic should be.
You have no link to 'about me' from homepage.
Get rid of backyardwebdesign- you're paying them to create your site, not adverstise their business. It has no place on your homepage!
Agree- don't need home address OR mobile or your name (for 2nd time on homepage). Any contact info should be on 'about me' page.

smelltheglove · 09-12-2008 11:17am

Thanks dineep, taken on board, it is still a construction page so contact page will hold the telephone number etc, obviously as a business the telephone number is needed for people to contact me though.

Deliverance XXV · 09-12-2008 12:10pm

Personally I think the weakest part of the page are the weak fonts used on the left.
Changing the font would make a massive difference. I made a quick mockup of the page, I hope you dont mind.
If you think I overstep the boundaries let me know and I'll take the photo down.

Here is the original screenshot of your page for comparison

Here is the mock up.

I deliberately left the space underneath your name so you could stick in a icon of sorts. You have a great surname

so that could be used for an catchy image for your business.

Apart from the common issues spoken of above I would also like the mention the need for a dedicated 'contact me' page where you can stick in your contact details and your designer can implement a contact me web form.

Hope this helps.
James.

smelltheglove · 09-12-2008 12:23pm

Thanks James, the blank space you have left is filled with text in the final web page, it was replaced with under construction just for the purpose of getting it up quick. The web address was to appear in a paper hence the rush.

The name, actually, since I was recently married I kinda had to use my married name but I thought my maiden name worked real well too, Harte, I had a invitation business set up before and it suited so well as it was weddings and the name was harte occasions. The bernhart font was my choice as I like the font, it doesnt stand out quite so much here as it does on all the other stationary etc so I may reconsider after looking at yours but I'm not sure yet.

The final page has a gallery, packages and contact section so all that area is covered, I like the way you have it at the bottom there with colours like the squares, it really fits in.

I actually asked the designer to put his name there as he designed it for free so he may as well get some advertisement out of it.

jubi lee · 09-12-2008 1:02pm

I like James' Mock up I have to say. The font on the left is much nicer and has more impact. overall look of the page is nice as long as all the niggly graphics are fixed.

plus as some have said I'd reduce the number of areas you cover and specialise in one or 2. you will still get people calling you for all sorts of work.

This is just a personal opinion but generally you can tell who are new to the biz by looking at what they say they cover. more often than not, those that list every area under the sun are new....(not all but a lot!)

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