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Old 11-21-2008, 05:33 PM So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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I have a couple of pages that I have been working on and would like to get some opinions and/or input on how the sites look.

The first is HERE. It is a complete overhaul for the RC club I belong to. Ignore the links as they still go to the old pages of this site. I won't have all of the pages up and live until the club President gives me an okay to proceed.

The second is HERE. None of the links work yet and I am still using external urls until a decision on a domain is made and it gets registered. Then it'll go live.

I appreciate having honest comments and/or suggestions. I am about as creative as a rock so this is a bit of a struggle for me.

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Old 11-21-2008, 10:11 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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for BAMS - i feel you almost have two logos. stick with one main identity and the other the slogan. your content seems to be floating around. though structured, i would maybe use some form of containment, such as lines/borders to separate them. get rid of times new roman. you have a weird bar above the weather module. regarding pictures, i always believe the use of pictures should enhance the site and also be integrated somehow into the design. the picture of the plane and remote control seems just randomly stuck there, even though they share the same theme as the site. they serve no purpose except to take up space. i would also use a darker background to make your site pop more.

for CBS - a lot of graphical elements are poorly done, particularly the rounded corners of images and your site. for example, the rounded corners at the bottom of your site. also, the little right arrows for your links seems a bit off with white dots around them. again, get rid of times new roman. make your main slogan/catch phrase larger and more noticible - maybe also move it to somewhere that'll catch more attention. i would develop a more customized brand/logo. also, not sure why there are two navigations, top and left. stick with one or the other.
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Old 11-22-2008, 12:00 AM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Both of your website are comfort, clean and easy to read. I think simplicity is the best one when you are into this kind of business. After seeing so many websites with so many tables, squart and sparkling text your site give ease to my eyes.

Nice job.
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Old 11-22-2008, 10:58 AM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Thanks for your input Ganb. I feel that since a site/page only has a few seconds to get a visitors attention, it should load very quickly and be easy to look at. When I design (and I am a newbie at designing as well), I try to do it with the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) system in mind.

Hartofalyon, would you mind explaining your comments a bit more?

I don't understand what you mean by 2 logos? How does my content float around? I think you may have looked at the BAMS (the first page listed) after I had uploaded the wrong code. Have a look again and I think you may find it a better organized now. No strange bars over the weather. The content is seperated better. And yes, the plane and controller were there just to fill up space - but they are gone now. And I have gotten rid of the Times New Roman font (default font I guess).

Again, I appreciate the input. It does help me to have a better understanding of the whole process.
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Old 11-22-2008, 12:38 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Honestly,I don't like it!!! It looks like those websites back from 90's!
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Old 11-23-2008, 02:45 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Hi,
The first one BAMS has a feel of a newspaper article which is fine if that's what you are trying to re-create. I think you should get a few images and life in there. Remember rule 1 surfers need to have visuals to please the eye, all writing with no visuals tends to make people switch off before they have got the point. Colouring is ok but the main panel could be toned down perhaps.
I like the logo but the header again needs a kick start. Try to give the whole thing a bit of a web 2.0 feel.
The second one I feel needs work on the logo, the flash is ok for content but why the yellow border?. Perhaps a new logo laying over the flash which can be stretched acroos the header more. Again more images to give life to the whole layout.
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Old 11-23-2008, 05:55 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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BAMS site was very good for a small club site
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Old 11-24-2008, 06:56 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Both sites are kinda dry. Not exciting. Both designs look like they are templates... and while there is nothing wrong with a good template to get started, they seem to lack excitement. To me, the topic could be presented with a lot more enthusiasm... something more catchy. The weather widget makes me think there is a lack of content, but maybe it's more relevant then I understand it's purpose for. I do like the first design more then the second. Colors are better.
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Old 11-24-2008, 11:56 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Hello,

There is nothing happening on either website. Nothing that makes me want to stay on your website and keep clicking. It reminds me of the very first websites I started creating way back in 2000, or maybe even longer - time flys, haha.
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Old 11-25-2008, 05:16 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Hi, the site in your first link looks pretty well. Nice colors combination. Clear information. I also like the logo with the plane....The only thing I would change would be the top of the page, along with the logo I would use a picture of a blue sky, clouds and the blue sky, or whatever you think looks nice and can fill that void beside the plane logo.....hope it helps....
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Old 11-25-2008, 08:19 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Both of them are clean and nice.
I think there is room for improvement for the navigation part. It's bit too plain
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Old 11-26-2008, 10:40 AM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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I liked the pictures you've included into your headers.
Your sites are very simple but they look nice.
Though, I don't like BAMS logo. it looks out of fashion
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Old 11-26-2008, 06:53 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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It is better to use wordpress for your site structure and just customize the template.
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Old 11-28-2008, 06:45 AM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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Frankly ..................
Not that good
Have u used a Web Design Template or something?
I would really suggest you to REVAMP the whole design for both the sites
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Old 11-29-2008, 08:52 PM Re: So What Do You Think Of My Work???
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I thought the home page was exciting enough that I was going to bookmark it to read about more info. My kids and I do rc planes. It wasn't until I clicked contact info to see you are in PA. Alittle to far for me to drive. This info I think should have been up front.
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