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Sarah02 · 10-03-2006, 12:32

Hi. I created my first website a few months ago (with alot of help from you guys and the "Help me" forum!). Anyway, I think I'm finally ready to hear some constructive criticism about it. I'm definitely open to any suggestions on how I can improve it.

My website is: http://www.1000daysonline.com

Any comments are welcome,
Thanks alot.

jase1000 · 10-03-2006, 12:34

Seem to remember seeing that months ago.

stdmedia · 13-03-2006, 01:00

The background is pretty busy, I have a hard time focusing on anything else. Otherwise it's a good first site.

bloodfoot · 13-03-2006, 09:57

How about using a form to handle the contacting? it's not hard, and people will be quicker to reply. what kind of editor are you using? I agree with stmedia. The bg could do with a change

finbarr · 13-03-2006, 10:40

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Originally Posted by jase1000

Seem to remember seeing that months ago.

ditto...

Am I being stupid? What exactly has changed? It looks how I remember it

mx · 13-03-2006, 10:41

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Originally Posted by finbarr

ditto...

Am I being stupid? What exactly has changed? It looks how I remember it

thirded

Alexanda · 13-03-2006, 11:21

I remember not liking the header typeface papyrus or whatever it is. It still doesn't make sense.

finbarr · 13-03-2006, 11:43

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Originally Posted by cantona

I remember not liking the header typeface papyrus or whatever it is. It still doesn't make sense.

I remember nobody liking it except Sarah02... listened to our advice then

Although I think it was used more before (headers etc)

Sarah02 · 13-03-2006, 12:56

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Originally Posted by finbarr

I remember nobody liking it except Sarah02... listened to our advice then

Although I think it was used more before (headers etc)

Haha. You guys have excellent memories. I got rid of the papyrus mostly because there aren't many people who could see it and I didnt want to go and make images for the text.

Not alot has changed since then, but I don't think I ever posted my website in the "Showcase" before. I guess since its been awhile I just want some suggestions on how to improve or what to do better next time.

Thanks

Sarah02 · 13-03-2006, 13:00

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Originally Posted by bloodfoot

How about using a form to handle the contacting? it's not hard, and people will be quicker to reply. what kind of editor are you using? I agree with stmedia. The bg could do with a change

Yeah, I have definetely considered that. I've tried to make the "email list" thing into a form that would automatically send but I haven't been able to do that correctly.

I'm using Dreamweaver by the way.

Limbo · 17-03-2006, 07:45

You can download form to e-mail scripts off the web - are you on an apache server - if so ping tit and see if your host supports php - php forms are simple and are easy to undersand/edit.

Really hate your header text - it makes you look like you have very little experience - you could have used comic sans for that.

...I dont get the robot/grass combo...

keef · 17-03-2006, 07:47

Not keen on that top right hand typeface. its a bit 'greek'

adam c · 17-03-2006, 08:55

The background is way too over powering. I would reconsider how important it is, because at the moment it is very distracting.

Sarah02 · 17-03-2006, 09:08

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Originally Posted by Limbo

You can download form to e-mail scripts off the web - are you on an apache server - if so ping tit and see if your host supports php - php forms are simple and are easy to undersand/edit.

Really hate your header text - it makes you look like you have very little experience - you could have used comic sans for that.

...I dont get the robot/grass combo...

Thanks, I will look into a e-mail script. I'm not sure if I'm on a apache server.

I've tried alot of different fonts for the top banner and stuck with this. Do you have any suggestions of what might look good?

As for the robot/grass, I just think it looks cool.

heliumseven · 20-03-2006, 12:58

not enjoying the papyrus font, nor the color scheme.

finbarr · 20-03-2006, 13:01

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Originally Posted by heliumseven

not enjoying the papyrus font

Cmon Sarah, surely you must be getting the hint by now!

Sarah02 · 20-03-2006, 21:41

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Originally Posted by finbarr

Cmon Sarah, surely you must be getting the hint by now!

I get the hint! I don't know if you all remember but there used to be alot of papyrus text before, I removed all of it except on the banner. Any suggestions of what might look good there? I don't want to just put "1000 Days" in Arial.

Maybe I could put a logo there. I don't think I have the skills to make a decent logo myself. Does anyone around this forum create logos?

Dusteh · 21-03-2006, 04:51

Whats your budget?

Stickman · 21-03-2006, 05:46

A link in the footer?

adam c · 21-03-2006, 06:04

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I don't want to just put "1000 Days" in Arial.

There are other fonts than just Arial and Papyrus you know. Play about with some others.

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Sarah02 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 59	Critique my first website Hi. I created my first website a few months ago (with alot of help from you guys and the "Help me" forum!). Anyway, I think I'm finally ready to hear some constructive criticism about it. I'm definitely open to any suggestions on how I can improve it. My website is: http://www.1000daysonline.com Any comments are welcome, Thanks alot.

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Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,590	I remember not liking the header typeface papyrus or whatever it is. It still doesn't make sense.

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Limbo Another turn. Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,021	You can download form to e-mail scripts off the web - are you on an apache server - if so ping tit and see if your host supports php - php forms are simple and are easy to undersand/edit. Really hate your header text - it makes you look like you have very little experience - you could have used comic sans for that. ...I dont get the robot/grass combo...

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keef Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 164	Not keen on that top right hand typeface. its a bit 'greek'

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adam c berserker than thou Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 450	The background is way too over powering. I would reconsider how important it is, because at the moment it is very distracting.

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