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paulanthony · 19-01-2006, 04:52

Ok folks this is what ive been up to for the past while. Its my first attempt at a CSS layout, some of the semantics are up the left, and theres too many abs positioned divs. But i guess its a step in the right direction, let me know ur thoughts at this stage, as theres still a bit of work ongoing.

www.achesonglover.com

Paul.

finbarr · 19-01-2006, 04:57

from your code:

<div class="specHmeStrapText">
<p></p>
Established in 1960, Acheson & Glover is a
leading manufacturer of paving and flags, ... ... ...

put the text within the p tag. If you have the web dev toolbar for FF this will show as a warning

Also in FF there's a slight display problem in the search area (see image)

and how come everything looks blurred?

paulanthony · 19-01-2006, 05:02

ok cheers. I might have went a bit overboard on the jpeg compression...

pgo · 19-01-2006, 05:04

I'd say you have - it's artifactalicious.

Code is quite bulky, but I won't harass you since you're making a solid effort. Not a huge fan of the design. I think it would look better with higher quality images. Some of which could probably be GIFs...

paulanthony · 19-01-2006, 05:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgo

Some of which could probably be GIFs...

Which ones?

Limbo · 19-01-2006, 05:25

Read about GIF's, JPEG's and PNG's. A bit of knowledge about why these were created and what their strengths and weaknesses are will be a help.

General rule: use GIF's for graphics with blocks of flat colour - eg logos and Jpegs for photos or images with large change/range of colours

paulanthony · 19-01-2006, 05:29

I am aware of that. and as far as im concerned the correct formats have been chosen for each file. I was looking for an example file that needs changed.

gray · 19-01-2006, 08:12

doesnt look like you're aware of it...

not nice tbh

oli · 19-01-2006, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulanthony

I am aware of that. and as far as im concerned the correct formats have been chosen for each file. I was looking for an example file that needs changed.

Round the white text - all fuzzy and horrible, the photo should be jpg and the green block a gif. Same with the other 2

smallbeer · 19-01-2006, 08:20

from what I can see he's used the right format, he's just compressed them too much (which he's already admitted).

made my eyes go funny. flashbacks.

Limbo · 19-01-2006, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallbeer

he's just compressed them too much

Aye. I don't really mind the design - a little 2000 but has development potential. I would recommend using the same background colour in your subsections - theys feels like a new site like.

Oli's got it spot on regarding the images. + you have some nasty pixelation on your search/nav boxes - particularly the corners - they needn't be optimised - a gif that size should be used at it's highest colour potential - won't make a noticeable change to 56k users and will always look its best.

smallbeer · 19-01-2006, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limbo

Oli's got it spot on regarding the images.

Not spot on. Sometimes you just have to use the one image and test whether is looks best as a gif, jpg, or png. compressions the problem.

but I'm not in an agreeable mood today.

hlulu · 19-01-2006, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limbo

...won't make a noticeable change to 56k users ...

Who?

Limbo · 19-01-2006, 08:46

they're still out there - check your logs...

Stickman · 19-01-2006, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallbeer

Not spot on. Sometimes you just have to use the one image and test whether is looks best as a gif, jpg, or png. compressions the problem.

but I'm not in an agreeable mood today.

True. Do what fits the individual design, don't just blindly follow someone else's rules.

And you're being a right twat today.

smallbeer · 19-01-2006, 09:12

it's you and your constant nagging.

no wonder mik's as he is.

Stickman · 19-01-2006, 10:06

Send me that file.

Mr Fred · 19-01-2006, 10:11

what the fuck are you two gayers dreaming up?

smallbeer · 19-01-2006, 10:11

stickman is a neighbours fan.

Stickman · 19-01-2006, 10:16

smallbeer is my fan.

19-01-2006, 04:52	#1 (permalink)
paulanthony mingin dawg baitch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,032	first css Ok folks this is what ive been up to for the past while. Its my first attempt at a CSS layout, some of the semantics are up the left, and theres too many abs positioned divs. But i guess its a step in the right direction, let me know ur thoughts at this stage, as theres still a bit of work ongoing. www.achesonglover.com Paul. __________________ Web design Ireland

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finbarr what a pile of dogshit? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: london Posts: 2,449	from your code: <div class="specHmeStrapText"> <p></p> Established in 1960, Acheson & Glover is a leading manufacturer of paving and flags, ... ... ... put the text within the p tag. If you have the web dev toolbar for FF this will show as a warning Also in FF there's a slight display problem in the search area (see image) and how come everything looks blurred? Attached Thumbnails

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paulanthony mingin dawg baitch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,032	ok cheers. I might have went a bit overboard on the jpeg compression... __________________ Web design Ireland

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paulanthony mingin dawg baitch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,032	I am aware of that. and as far as im concerned the correct formats have been chosen for each file. I was looking for an example file that needs changed. __________________ Web design Ireland

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19-01-2006, 05:04	#4 (permalink)
pgo i'm done, son Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,262	I'd say you have - it's artifactalicious. Code is quite bulky, but I won't harass you since you're making a solid effort. Not a huge fan of the design. I think it would look better with higher quality images. Some of which could probably be GIFs...

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Limbo Bask Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,175	Read about GIF's, JPEG's and PNG's. A bit of knowledge about why these were created and what their strengths and weaknesses are will be a help. General rule: use GIF's for graphics with blocks of flat colour - eg logos and Jpegs for photos or images with large change/range of colours

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gray i still want paying Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: newcastle, uk Posts: 4,728	doesnt look like you're aware of it... not nice tbh

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smallbeer I Ain't Losing Any Sleep™ Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,238	from what I can see he's used the right format, he's just compressed them too much (which he's already admitted). made my eyes go funny. flashbacks.

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Limbo Bask Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,175	they're still out there - check your logs...

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smallbeer I Ain't Losing Any Sleep™ Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,238	it's you and your constant nagging. no wonder mik's as he is.

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Stickman Dr. Lucien Sanchez Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 5,642	Send me that file.

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