Website Review and Suggestions

**JustAGuy** · 01-21-2009, 10:24 AM

This is a new project I am working on and I would appreciate some opinions and comments of how it looks so far.

The site is HERE and only has the index page so far. None of the nav links work yet until I get the list finalized and the pages put together.

If anyone has any suggestions to improve the look, functionality or whatever, I would love to hear them.

Thanks

**JohnnyD** · 01-21-2009, 01:56 PM

I’m not sure if it’s the browser I viewed it on, but there are a few spots where it’s off kilter. Right under ‘The Current News’ section, it’s not showing anything but something flashing. On the right side, everything is pushed down. Other than that, I think it looks really nice. Once you have those issues addressed (like I said, it could be the browser I used at the time I viewed it), everything will be much better.

**miksy123** · 01-21-2009, 02:05 PM

It's a nice idea and I think you could find some "local advertisers",but I think you should change the design and add more features!

**JustAGuy** · 01-21-2009, 05:49 PM

JohnnyD, were/are you using FireFox? The page looks fine in Opera and more or less fine in IE7. However, when I use FF, I see the flashing RSS feed on the left side that you mentioned and I am looking into why it is doing this and how to fix it.

As for everything being pushed down on the right side, I'm not seeing that with either Opera, IE7 or FF. What browser are you using?

Miksy123, it is my intention to try to get local advertisers to help support this site as soon as I can get it off the ground and get some traffic generated. I would be curious as to what you would suggest that I do to change the design and what kind of features to add. I am stumped as to what else to add to make this a better site. Any suggestions?

Thanks

**kutaone** · 01-23-2009, 09:26 PM

Great concept. Not a big fan of the colors but since I don't have a better suggestion...

I really think you would have something if you made a proper community or social network. There are a lot of modules out there that you can buy. I am sure there are free ones that will work too. I use jomsocial for my website but I use templates too. I just always think it makes it easier for people to get involved if they have their own little space and can receive personal messages and such.

Good Luck

Kuta
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**Tsid** · 01-24-2009, 06:08 PM

Imo, the center rose background does not look fitting into the design. Maybe adding a conceptual photo would add too..

**Arised** · 12:10 PM

Local weather look good, but total web site not inprested me =/

**power_hunter** · 01-27-2009, 12:38 AM

All over good but need to presentation for your project.

**shonkyboy** · 01-27-2009, 06:12 AM

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specially dont like side bar of website

yes I agree - im not keen on the rollover effect you have there - especially the use of serif based fonts (TNR) for menus.
i would have more consistancy in the font styles used. Make up you mind and siick with either seriif fonts thoughout or san-seriff

**joshtulum** · 01-28-2009, 01:38 PM

I believe that the site has great traffic potential.

**manuelmdq** · 04:19 PM

The info is too cluttered, improve the aesthetics, bring the site to 2 columns instead of 3. Put more meat in the main gutter, it's a long sheet of text, they will definitely run away. I still don't understand what your site is about. You need more photography as well.

I would like to help, contact me please: removed

- Manuel

**squarepegs** · 07:42 PM

I think you should add some curves to red behind the titles of the sections.

I think the grey back ground makes it a bit dull.

try having transparent red stripes... make it fairly light, maybe so light so that you have to focus on it to see it.

or just reduce transparency of the bg image /images/bgrnd.jpg in photoshop so that more white shows through. This will go well with the white outline of your text.

you might have to save as a png for the transparency to work.

**derekw** · 01-29-2009, 04:18 AM

Pros: Navigation is clear and concise. Website purpose is clear and concise.

Cons: Design seems a big rigid and hard, doesn't necessarily flow together really well. Do colors and fonts represent purpose of website fully? I'd go for a thicker, more spacious font...

Borders in particular seem too hard -- seems like most all of the graphical divisions are like this, you know?

And not a big fan of the grey background. Too drab.... I'd almost go for more blacks and blues if this is geared more towards Pittsburgh after dark... otherwise, lighten it up and get some brighter colors. (if Maroon... maybe a very soft & light yellow background) Though, I suppose you could always go for a "Steel City" type look, if that's what you think you want your page to identify with. (bold and brash)