JP Stones — Thu, 22 Apr 1999 17:54:00 +0000

Much MUCH better in my opinion.
- Like the blue right column.
- Like the button effect on the left column headings.
- As Steven said change the blue on green link colour. How about white on blue?
- There is a javascript that can detect if a site has you framed and break out withough using a 'break out of frames link' It would be better than the link you use now.

A definate improvement.
JP

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lefean — Wed, 21 Apr 1999 04:01:00 +0000

Hi there Bob

It's a nice clean cut page you got there. I would suggest changing the navigational text to another color, or change the background to a more greyish one like "#c0c0c0". The text seems to bleed into the background. Another thing I've learned is that in this
case BOLD is not always a good thing,especially when the contrast is too low.

Rather use a a sans-serif font like "arial" set the px size manually in a style-sheet, play around with it a bit - And with "Arial" the bold just looks better in my opinion.

Overall it feels good
Steven Brewis

Carolyn Jones — Wed, 21 Apr 1999 02:20:00 +0000

Hi again Bob,
The text is much more readable now. I still think more contrast is needed between your menu text and the background. The two colors collide a bit (dull green vs. bright blue)I might go with white menu text or a much darker/lighter color.
You still need a logo, I would be happy to make one for you --- my prices are very reasonable (free--for forum members ), Don't hesitate to ask.
Take care,

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JP Stones — Tue, 20 Apr 1999 22:56:00 +0000

One of my favourite fonts is Verdana, however it has the problem of taking a lot of space compared to TNR and I have therefore ended up using it for headings and not for main content to save on larger pages.
JP

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Tue, 20 Apr 1999 19:49:00 +0000

First impresions, ditch the background image. I am viewing your page with 800X600 res. and the image crosses into your text. This makes it hard to read.

If I was designing this site, I would choose a different font. Times New Roman does not appeal to me.

JP Stones — Tue, 20 Apr 1999 18:53:00 +0000

I just went to have another look I should read the posts in more detail!
This dcforum sounds interesting, I will have a look.
JP

Grandmaster — Mon, 19 Apr 1999 22:59:00 +0000

Hello,
I have reviews your site and there is a couple changes I think would make your site better, Change the website bg to white and make the navigation table the blue color that is on the back ground image now, i think that would help out with the colors, other than that, this is a very good website.

Ken P
http://www.21studios.com

JP Stones — Mon, 19 Apr 1999 20:01:00 +0000

Hi Bob,
I was just about to say I could not see the changes, but that is because you haven't uploaded them yet . Tell us when you do.

quote:I really like this site.I will be a regular here now,I am sure there will be some questions on the cgi board I can help with...

Excellent, it is always a bonus to recruit talented webmasters/programmers into the Webmaster Forums community.
I will be opening up a general discussion board later to help encourage us to take a break from work (yah, cos this is work ).
Have a nice day!
JP

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JP Stones — Sun, 18 Apr 1999 20:21:00 +0000

Hi Bob,
A few points:
- As said, a logo is needed.
- Ditch/alter the background, it makes the text hard to read. Maybe just have it the size of the left column.
- Use italic and bold text to liven up the text.
- Try a vertical rule between the main text and books.
- Green on light blue text, Ouch! Hard to read. I would use black/very dark blue.
- I would also a grey border for the left column to merge with the heading cells.
Take care.
JP

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