So, Who Likes my new website
Discussion
Decided it was time to revamp the site, give it a modern look to reflect the stunning growth.
http://Register1.net
and before anyone asks, no, you can't have the girls numbers
they are all mine!
Any design / functionality comments happily accepted.
J
http://Register1.net
and before anyone asks, no, you can't have the girls numbers
they are all mine! Any design / functionality comments happily accepted.
J
design critique? I'm critisising around, pick what you find is useful 
First of all, I like it. I really need to look for points to raise.
* Font used for the logo/top line: it looks like a geek's try to imitate some star track font. Find a nice sophisticated sans serif headline font.
* That user's login, put it somewhere less prominent. Everybody who logs in there has used it before in 99% of all cases. Use this prominent place to tease first time visitors
* That laptop, the bird holds in her hand; from when is it? 1988 or 1998? She looks better with a small 12" notebook. Big laptops are only bought because of their low price, and not because they mark attractivity.
* I like the docklands image above; it implies exactly the message you were distributing about UK housing with a good connection; however, it's a bit too dominant. Could do with eg. lower contrast and a little text in it.
>> * And where do you state that your computers run Linux? It's a selling point
>> Edited by Bodo on Tuesday 23 May 18:05
First of all, I like it. I really need to look for points to raise.
* Font used for the logo/top line: it looks like a geek's try to imitate some star track font. Find a nice sophisticated sans serif headline font.
* That user's login, put it somewhere less prominent. Everybody who logs in there has used it before in 99% of all cases. Use this prominent place to tease first time visitors
* That laptop, the bird holds in her hand; from when is it? 1988 or 1998? She looks better with a small 12" notebook. Big laptops are only bought because of their low price, and not because they mark attractivity.
* I like the docklands image above; it implies exactly the message you were distributing about UK housing with a good connection; however, it's a bit too dominant. Could do with eg. lower contrast and a little text in it.
>> * And where do you state that your computers run Linux? It's a selling point
>> Edited by Bodo on Tuesday 23 May 18:05
Bodo said:
design critique? I'm critisising around, pick what you find is useful
thanks Bodo said:
First of all, I like it. I really need to look for points to raise.
good. Bodo said:
* Font used for the logo/top line: it looks like a geek's try to imitate some star track font. Find a nice sophisticated sans serif headline font.
I actually had the same chat with my developer about the initial font, and we eventually settled on Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif (in that order depending on what fonts you have installed)
Bodo said:
* That user's login, put it somewhere less prominent. Everybody who logs in there has used it before in 99% of all cases. Use this prominent place to tease first time visitors
Hmm, interesting.. I didn't want to make the page 'too busy', but I'll see how others react, and if there is a consensus I'll get some alternatives knocked up.
Bodo said:
* That laptop, the bird holds in her hand; from when is it? 1988 or 1998? She looks better with a small 12" notebook. Big laptops are only bought because of their low price, and not because they mark attractivity.
I sit typing this to you on a 17" WideScreen Laptop looking not dissimilar to that one.. I think it was chosen for a 'bigger is better' look.. I don't think a tiddly laptop would've looked as 'right' but I will mention it and have some options knocked up for beta. Bodo said:
* I like the docklands image above; it implies exactly the message you were distributing about UK housing with a good connection; however, it's a bit too dominant. Could do with eg. lower contrast and a little text in it.
The image actually changes at varying stages of the day to reflect the time of day (morning shot, evening shot and night shot!) It 'isnt small' but then on Lower resolutions I suppose it will appear larger..
Bodo said:
>> * And where do you state that your computers run Linux? It's a selling point
It's a selling point to those who are in the know, to the less techy demographic it could worry them into thinking it's going to be all technical and hard, unlike their Windows PC.
We decided to try and keep it as user friendly as possible..
I do appreciate your comments, it's only with input that we can continue to improve things for our customers.
I'll print this off and chat with my developers tomorrow.
J
JamieBeeston said:The bit that starts with Welcome to Register1.net is ok, there is not much to influence what is installed on user's clients. I mean the font in the picture on the very top "Register1.net ... Advanced Hosting Simple Pricing"
* Font used for the logo/top line: it looks like a geek's try to imitate some star track font. Find a nice sophisticated sans serif headline font.
I actually had the same chat with my developer about the initial font, and we eventually settled on Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif (in that order depending on what fonts you have installed)
I'd take something less geeky like Akzidenz Grotesk or Frutiger...
Bodo said:
* Font used for the logo/top line: it looks like a geek's try to imitate some star track font. Find a nice sophisticated sans serif headline font.
I actually had the same chat with my developer about the initial font, and we eventually settled on Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif (in that order depending on what fonts you have installed)
I'd take something less geeky like Akzidenz Grotesk or Frutiger...
AAh the banner text.
Well, I do like Startrek and I do like that
JamieBeeston said:But the girl doesn't look like 'bigger is better', she looks like she has to hold a bag of cement or a dead baby dinosaur
* That laptop, the bird holds in her hand; from when is it? 1988 or 1998? She looks better with a small 12" notebook. Big laptops are only bought because of their low price, and not because they mark attractivity.
JB, I think the "search for a domain name" gets a tad lost in the Docklands graphic TBH...
Not a huge fan of bold AND red - "£49/year" - and must admit (this is a personal thing) I really dispise the use of exclamation marks, alhough I appreciate they make a deal look even better
Is there a nicer "bullet" option than :: ..?
Otherwise, looks sound.
>> Edited by Podie on Tuesday 23 May 20:49
Not a huge fan of bold AND red - "£49/year" - and must admit (this is a personal thing) I really dispise the use of exclamation marks, alhough I appreciate they make a deal look even better
Is there a nicer "bullet" option than :: ..?
Otherwise, looks sound.
>> Edited by Podie on Tuesday 23 May 20:49
I like it.
If I'm going to be totally honest
the previous site put me off a little. It seemed a bit "knocked together". If I was wanting to host pictures of my cat and list my favourite condiments in order, it would have been fine, but I'm possibly getting to the point where I want to think about professional hosting and I would have been put off by the original site (sorry!).
The new one I like very much. SO much more professional and if that's all it takes for people like me then fair enough! I didn't notice any of the points raised above (but that's not to say I disagree with them). The site works for me in terms of design/look etc.
for the redesign.
So... I'd like to talk about the hosting options you provide. Would a PM be OK?
Edit: Hang on, I agree with Podie - I can't stand more than one exclamation mark on anything "professional". Chat/emails etc. is acceptable but not in a public/professional context... that's 2p please.
>> Edited by chim_knee on Wednesday 24th May 11:41
If I'm going to be totally honest
the previous site put me off a little. It seemed a bit "knocked together". If I was wanting to host pictures of my cat and list my favourite condiments in order, it would have been fine, but I'm possibly getting to the point where I want to think about professional hosting and I would have been put off by the original site (sorry!). The new one I like very much. SO much more professional and if that's all it takes for people like me then fair enough! I didn't notice any of the points raised above (but that's not to say I disagree with them). The site works for me in terms of design/look etc.
for the redesign. So... I'd like to talk about the hosting options you provide. Would a PM be OK?
Edit: Hang on, I agree with Podie - I can't stand more than one exclamation mark on anything "professional". Chat/emails etc. is acceptable but not in a public/professional context... that's 2p please.
>> Edited by chim_knee on Wednesday 24th May 11:41
chim_knee said:
I like it.
If I'm going to be totally honest
That was the main reason for the redesign.. The origional site was something we cobbled together at the start of the project.. once the project hit 6 figures turnover we thought
we NEED a new website.. this one just doesn't cut the mustard. and here we are chim_knee said:
The new one I like very much. SO much more professional and if that's all it takes for people like me then fair enough! I didn't notice any of the points raised above (but that's not to say I disagree with them). The site works for me in terms of design/look etc.
So... I'd like to talk about the hosting options you provide. Would a PM be OK?
Sure thing.
chim_knee said:
Edit: Hang on, I agree with Podie - I can't stand more than one exclamation mark on anything "professional". Chat/emails etc. is acceptable but not in a public/professional context... that's 2p please.
Where are we talking about these !? the only place I can see is one on two lines in the middle image.. but I do admit to being blind
J
JamieBeeston said:
Edit: Hang on, I agree with Podie - I can't stand more than one exclamation mark on anything "professional". Chat/emails etc. is acceptable but not in a public/professional context... that's 2p please.
Where are we talking about these !? the only place I can see is one on two lines in the middle image.. but I do admit to being blind
J
Bit blind?
It'll make you blind mate... oh, it has! On the right...
£49/year
£33/year with Offer!!
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