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blondemoment

Original Poster:

712 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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I've just uploaded my very first Web Site. I'm not advertising, so it can be viewed through the link in my profile, but could a few of you please look at it & give me your general opinion?
Thanks everyone

robertuk

591 posts

280 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Hi Jo,

V good for your first website.

Short paragraphs and to the point.

Would be nice to see some further examples of your work be it print /web/ logos e.t.c

Some unique photos on the site, perhaps ?

Most people ignore/dislike flash headers so keep the top logo the same on all pages and just have a small snazzy intro on the front page only.

Ramesh.

nevpugh308

4,421 posts

287 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Further thoughts .... IMO the big spider logo needs a bit of paintshopping to make it less blocky, and the main logo (your name) could do with some snazzing up too.

Contacts page : you've listed UK numbers, as work like you do is international and location unspecific, might be worth changing that to +44 numbers.

robertuk

591 posts

280 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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*front page*
The yellow text + bar within the flash logo is not easy on the eyes with a white background.

If you're just starting I can recommend The Gimp.
(Download from www.gimp.org)

Will open and save Photoshop files (.PSD)
and has most features and some new ones.

Bit of a steep learning curve, but useful until you can budget for Photoshop.

Forgot to add Good Luck !




>> Edited by robertuk on Monday 23 February 20:08

Adrenalin

32 posts

261 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Hi Jo,

The site looks good, clean and easy to read. I would suggest however that you add a little more text to your profile.

Then again, what would a former city head-hunter (Investment Banking) know as we are just about the most un-creative people on the planet!!

Good Luck,

Neil

Pies

13,116 posts

274 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Id sort out the spelling mistakes,im not good by a long way, but im not selling anything

e-commerce facilites

profile toyou

Some examples would be nice and some photo's

But looks good

blondemoment

Original Poster:

712 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Thanks everyone - I was a bit nervous about 'throwing my first site to the lions' But, Qualityscrew told me to

Please keep the advice coming - I'm determined to get my new venture off the ground, so all helpful advice greatly appreciated.

I have several potential customers waiting for me to produce sites for them, so have to learn FAST!

robertuk

591 posts

280 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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*Ramesh's web design tip No #1*

**Contact Us page**

Do not use your email address within a mailto link

Why ? Well you will start to get loads of SPAM !

Search engines (like google) *crawl* across your website indexing keywords and text.

SPAMMERS use similar tools to *harvest* email addresses. Looking for email addresses

O.K. so what can you do ?

1.) Have a feedback form where you can quickly send a message to jo web design.

tutorial here:

www.thesitewizard.com/archive/feedbackphp.shtml


Option 2.) Use Javascript code to show your email address:
tutorial and example here:

http://simplythebest.net/scripts/javascript_120.html
No 1 is the best solution for you and your clients.
Most corporate websites have feedback/contact forms.

Its also a good idea to include a tel no+email address on *ALL* site pages. (Maybe within your logo)

Makes it easy for a potential client to call whilst viewing a particular page.

>> Edited by robertuk on Monday 23 February 21:02

blondemoment

Original Poster:

712 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Thanks a lot for the tip. I'll be on the case asap. Qualityscrew told me that, & I wouldn't listen!
Blonde & Stubborn. Couldn't get any worse!!!!
Can't do it tonite tho, I'm on the red

robertuk

591 posts

280 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Spam -
The real question is :

How do they know I need:

*To grow hair fast
*Build biceps
*Require septic tank services

:-)

>> Edited by robertuk on Monday 23 February 21:32

simpo two

89,716 posts

283 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Well you're ahead of me!

Just a grammar thing: 'JoWeb are specialists...'

How many JoWebs are there? JoWeb is a company, there is one. Hence: 'JoWeb *is* a specialist...'

Luckily I think you're sufficiently robust not to go and sulk for a week

blondemoment

Original Poster:

712 posts

272 months

Monday 23rd February 2004
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Qualityscrew has not yet edited my text! He is the text maestro! I'm just the back end of the horse!
Keep it going, 'cos my brother (an IBM bloke) has shot me down in flames big time! (more wine for me then!!)
I know, you can choose your friends......!!

stevieb

5,252 posts

285 months

Tuesday 24th February 2004
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If every one wants to beat me down in flames, have a look at my site in profile..

Steve

PS wife has not corrected all the grammer and spelling mistakes yet but any probs please mention them

deanpluthero

1,582 posts

296 months

Friday 27th February 2004
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As a design issue i think the yellow on the white should be changed, not good on the eyes.
I've tons of screen shot of previous work i've done, have a look at what goes well with what.

You may need to set up a portfolio like this showcasing and maybe telling a little bit about the client/ designer process you went through.
I've done major sites to 5 page personal webspaces.
Remember to know your packages and limits. Sometimes i've taken on too complicated projects but as it's the internet you can always source help. I'm here if you need any.

Hope this helps

Dean
www.therapac.com
www.deanpluthero.com where you'll see my work
PS if anyone does need a site doing please contact me.

blondemoment

Original Poster:

712 posts

272 months

Friday 27th February 2004
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Thanks Dean,
I'll seriously look at changing it, because it has got to be clear after all! (Do I have to lose ALL of it?! )

Can anybody tell me how to straighten my banner up on the rest of the site too?!

Cheers

>> Edited by blondemoment on Friday 27th February 21:05

deanpluthero

1,582 posts

296 months

Saturday 28th February 2004
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contact me on email, with the exact prob and i'll have a look

Dean
www.deanpluthero.com
www.theratpac.com