what do you think of this website template?

[Goosemaster]

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Our site, myhsr, is really simple because it needed to be, but now I want to spend soem $$ on it and don't have time to make it from scratch.

Msot of our clients have cable/DSL, so flash might not be a bad idea this time around...even so, I can always makea portal and two versions, one static and one flash

 

[Goosemaster]

I would have to get rid off the opoups though. It works for the privacy policy but for everythign else it sucks

 

[tfinch2]

If you're going to have a nice template like that, don't drag it down with sucky P&S stock photography.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
If you're going to have a nice template like that, don't drag it down with sucky P&S stock photography.

we will use our stuff this time....last time we needed something quick...


Peopel are starting to visit the site on their own , and frankly, I know we can do better....

 

[pcnerd37]

lose the elevator music.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Content is king! Stick to a simple XHTML/CSS based design that does not distract the user, content is what will sell the service. Yes, that is a bit opposite of what it may seem if you visit my site, but things will be changing soon.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo
Content is king! Stick to a simple XHTML/CSS based design that does not distract the user, content is what will sell the service. Yes, that is a bit opposite of what it may seem if you visit my site, but things will be changing soon.

so are you saying that our site isn't crap?


*crosses fingers*

 

[Goosemaster]

BTW, that kitchen on the main oage is not stock photography..that is ours

 

[everman]

I think the primary thing you need to do is make it very easy for people to see examples of your work. I really wouldn't care about a slick template as a prospective client, I just want to see what I'm interested in as quickly and easily as possible. Your current site doesn't really do that well. I'd also want to see more detailed descriptions.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: everman
I think the primary thing you need to do is make it very easy for people to see examples of your work. I really wouldn't care about a slick template as a prospective client, I just want to see what I'm interested in as quickly and easily as possible. Your current site doesn't really do that well. I'd also want to see more detailed descriptions.

thanks for the constructive criticism....

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: everman
I think the primary thing you need to do is make it very easy for people to see examples of your work. I really wouldn't care about a slick template as a prospective client, I just want to see what I'm interested in as quickly and easily as possible. Your current site doesn't really do that well. I'd also want to see more detailed descriptions.

thanks for the constructive criticism....

I guess my main point is that content is king. The site looks fine, it just needs more information, organized well.

 

[Iron Woode]

that flash site has got to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

http://www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: everman

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: everman
I think the primary thing you need to do is make it very easy for people to see examples of your work. I really wouldn't care about a slick template as a prospective client, I just want to see what I'm interested in as quickly and easily as possible. Your current site doesn't really do that well. I'd also want to see more detailed descriptions.

thanks for the constructive criticism....

I guess my main point is that content is king. The site looks fine, it just needs more information, organized well.

no, I agree. I was serious. we have to work on the content since my step dad never bothered to take pics of many of his jobs.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has go to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

that's how I made mine

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has go to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

that's how I made mine

but have you checked them out lately?

I really like http://openwebdesign.org/ myself. Lots to choose from.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has go to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

that's how I made mine

but have you checked them out lately?

I really like http://openwebdesign.org/ myself. Lots to choose from.

yeah...

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has go to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

that's how I made mine

but have you checked them out lately?

I really like http://openwebdesign.org/ myself. Lots to choose from.

yeah...

this one isn't bad:

http://openwebdesign.org/viewdesign.pht...%26css%3D%26submit%3Dsearch%26page%3D9

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has go to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

that's how I made mine

but have you checked them out lately?

I really like http://openwebdesign.org/ myself. Lots to choose from.

yeah...

this one isn't bad:

http://openwebdesign.org/viewdesign.pht...%26css%3D%26submit%3Dsearch%26page%3D9

not great either...


I really need to stop beign sso damn pickey....


by my standards, this site isn't that good looking but everyone seems to think thatit's fine because of the content http://m0n0.myhsr.com

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has go to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

that's how I made mine

but have you checked them out lately?

I really like http://openwebdesign.org/ myself. Lots to choose from.

yeah...

this one isn't bad:

http://openwebdesign.org/viewdesign.pht...%26css%3D%26submit%3Dsearch%26page%3D9

not great either...


I really need to stop beign sso damn pickey....


by my standards, this site isn't that good looking but everyone seems to think thatit's fine because of the content http://m0n0.myhsr.com

LOL

being fussy is normal.

maybe let us know what attributes you desire in a website.

http://openwebdesign.org/viewdesign.pht...26css%3D%26submit%3Dsearch%26page%3D15

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has go to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

that's how I made mine

but have you checked them out lately?

I really like http://openwebdesign.org/ myself. Lots to choose from.

yeah...

this one isn't bad:

http://openwebdesign.org/viewdesign.pht...%26css%3D%26submit%3Dsearch%26page%3D9

not great either...


I really need to stop beign sso damn pickey....


by my standards, this site isn't that good looking but everyone seems to think thatit's fine because of the content http://m0n0.myhsr.com

LOL

being fussy is normal.

maybe let us know what attributes you desire in a website.

http://openwebdesign.org/viewdesign.pht...26css%3D%26submit%3Dsearch%26page%3D15

I want our work to be the center of attention without being cheesy and without compromising the usability of the navigation tools

 

[Iron Woode]

Ok, but what about the basics?

where do you want the navigation?

what about pics?

columns? How many?

colours?

so many things to think about.

I found a nice template for myself that is working out beautifully:

http://openwebdesign.org/viewdesign.pht...rer=%2Fuserinfo.phtml%3Fuser%3DAndreas

edit: I am using version 2.0 of this one that I got from his website.

 

[Goosemaster]

http://www.casedesign.com/


for example, THAT is a nice site

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode
that flash site has got to go. Ew!

There are plenty of very nice *free* website templates out there.

http://www.oswd.org

http://openwebdesign.org/

I am sure you can find something nice and easy to navigate.

Thanks for the links!!!!



KS

 

[Iron Woode]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
http://www.casedesign.com/


for example, THAT is a nice site

not bad.

maybe you could learn some website building skills and make your own?

Basic HTML is easy enough with the right program.

I am learning CSS on a great website.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Iron Woode

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
http://www.casedesign.com/


for example, THAT is a nice site

not bad.

maybe you could learn some website building skills and make your own?

Basic HTML is easy enough with the right program.

I am learning CSS on a great website.

it's not that..I jsut don't ahve the time...I have the day off today so maybe I will spend some....I can code, but it's a pain in the ass for me since I am slow at coding...