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Re: Please critique my REDESIGNED site

From Greg B at Newbuyer.com on 7 May '01
replying to Please critique my REDESIGNED site posted by daniel_bazac

Hi Daniel - Clean site. Here are some suggestions:

1 - Lose the margins on the page. Try adding these attributes to your <BODY> tags: topmargin="0" leftmargin="0" rightmargin="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0"
These attributes will remove the white border around your pages.

2 - Page colors - How about a little subtler blue? Or a nice shade of green? Green is a very calming color. Also I would use white as your main content background color. The light blue you are using is a bit "loud" and as was stated before, it's hard to tell that the yellow text are links. Many people are used to the familiar blue underlined links - couldn't use this default color on the background you've chosen.

3 - Your "Bookmark Us" page - maybe consider adding some JavaScript that would allow IE users to bookmark your site with a single click - See http://javascript.internet.com/page-details/bookmark-us.html

4 - I think a bigger, better designed logo is in order. This is your chance to "brand" your site.

5 - Testimonials - How about showcasing some of your work? Perhaps provide links to some past clients or provide some screenshots. This will build a bit of confidence.

You're facing a big challenge. As a Web site design company you have to have a VERY good Website. Your site is clean and effective but it seems to be lacking something. Try a few different color schemes and maybe add some (quick-loading) images to jaz it up a bit. I like your left border navigation approach. Good luck!

Greg B, Webmaster
Newbuyer.com LLC
http://www.newbuyer.com/
"We Help People Shop"

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>Hi Daniel - Clean site. Here are some suggestions: > >1 - Lose the margins on the page. Try adding these attributes to your <BODY> tags: topmargin="0" leftmargin="0" rightmargin="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" >These attributes will remove the white border around your pages. > >2 - Page colors - How about a little subtler blue? Or a nice shade of green? Green is a very calming color. Also I would use white as your main content background color. The light blue you are using is a bit "loud" and as was stated before, it's hard to tell that the yellow text are links. Many people are used to the familiar blue underlined links - couldn't use this default color on the background you've chosen. > >3 - Your "Bookmark Us" page - maybe consider adding some JavaScript that would allow IE users to bookmark your site with a single click - See http://javascript.internet.com/page-details/bookmark-us.html > >4 - I think a bigger, better designed logo is in order. This is your chance to "brand" your site. > >5 - Testimonials - How about showcasing some of your work? Perhaps provide links to some past clients or provide some screenshots. This will build a bit of confidence. > >You're facing a big challenge. As a Web site design company you have to have a VERY good Website. Your site is clean and effective but it seems to be lacking something. Try a few different color schemes and maybe add some (quick-loading) images to jaz it up a bit. I like your left border navigation approach. Good luck! > >Greg B, Webmaster >Newbuyer.com LLC >http://www.newbuyer.com/ >"We Help People Shop"