Website Review and Suggestions

**Matog** · 05-29-2009, 10:51 AM

Well, It's like a forum, but it's not... It's like a link sharing site.. but it's not.. I don't know what it is.. I took a script and modified like this..
My idea is to make it functional and user friendly...
It just started a few days ago, and honestly, I don't know what direction to take..
so please review it and be honest... there is a few things i need to change, let's see if you agree with me.

http://www.matog.com

thanks

**RoyDixon** · 05-29-2009, 01:05 PM

Well, Matias, your site looks like fun.

I see a couple of things...

The logo is nice, however (and it could be a biggie), the "Golden Arches" that you used for the "M" is a registered trademark of McDonald's Corporation. I don't think they have much of a sense of humor when it comes to stuff like that. You had better find a different "M" for you logo or be prepared for a law suit. I think you're ok with the rest of it.

You might want to include the word "Categories" next to your search bar.

Think about adding some text to the rollover effect on your icons at the top of the page. Don't make the user guess what he or she is going to be clicking on. You should also assign alt attributes to these icons. I think it's pretty important for SEO and for accessibility.

The layout is really simple, which is a plus for a site like this. Just be careful that you don't host any copyrighted material.

Overall, there really isn't much to criticize. Some unique content would be nice, but the site looks clean, simple and user friendly. You should have some fun with it.

Good Luck!

**Matog** · 05-29-2009, 02:44 PM

Ok Roy, thanks for your critic...
talking about the logo, indeed, the "M" is from "golden archs" logo, but
the "a" is from facebook logo
the "t" is from Twitter logo
and "og", well, you know it come from

I wanted to summarize in the logo, what the site is all about: a little bit of everything...
Regarding the icons, I had them your way but I thought it was redundant, because you already have categories listed on the right corner.. but i will follow your advice.. I'll make those ammendments
once again, thanks for your review.
Matias

**RoyDixon** · 05-29-2009, 02:53 PM

The problem, Matias, is that you have taken little parts of the other trademarks and so it's not a problem... but you have used the McDonald's logo IN IT'S ENTIRETY. That isn't just a clever use of graphics, That is infringement. Take it for what it's worth, get other opinions, whatever... just be careful.

**Hylith** · 05-29-2009, 03:25 PM

I like the website, nice and clean. It seemed pretty fun and had a unique sense to it.

I have to agree with Roy though, because if your website does really well you may find yourself in hot water.

**Matog** · 05-29-2009, 03:58 PM

Thanks Hylith to you too..

ok, i'll replace the MD logo, but I need a "famous M" to keep the idea..
i'm open to suggestions.

**RoyDixon** · 05-29-2009, 04:16 PM

Mapquest, Mattel, Marriott, Monster, Marshalls, Megavideo, Menards...

**Matog** · 05-29-2009, 07:40 PM

Marshall it is baby.. you are the man!!!!

**Physicsguy** · 05-30-2009, 10:49 AM

Yes, but you still have the McDonald's M in the bannoying bar at the right

You also should take out the f word, if you want it to be child-friedly. You don't want some grade 2 coming up to his mom asking what does **** mean?

Big trouble.

**new_webmaster** · 05-31-2009, 08:32 PM

Hi,

I'm new too in the website design.

I like your website, but the links on the left sides are a little bit hidden. We don't see all of the wording. (with explorer)

Good luck!

Jean

**delvec** · 05-31-2009, 09:22 PM

the Mac-like dock is pretty cool- I think you should add some descriptive tagline to your logo because if you can't even describe your site, readers like myself sure arent gonna know whats its about-

and the nerd in the pop up ad- gotta go.