Collectonian — Thu, 23 Sep 1999 18:23:00 +0000

Kid> Not to be picky, but could you tell me which site you are talking about?

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Summer S. Wilson
http://www.eclectic-designs.com

Thu, 23 Sep 1999 18:21:00 +0000

Well, I hate to say this, but it's not looking good. The graphics are blurry, and don't look good. You also use frames too much!! The use of javascript you have is over-used, and doesn't need to be included. Your basic versions look better, even though they have only one graphic. Anyway, you need a big re-design.

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Ian — Thu, 23 Sep 1999 18:10:00 +0000

Hey,
Well ok, so not alot of detail was provided, but really it was just to bland and boring, the layout and colors used just about sent me to sleep. I must say that your new design for electric-world is a huge improvement on the last one...hahaha. Original layout with the menu on the right side, a few graphics to liven it up, even the backgrounds don't look so bad. Build on this a bit and add a few javascript effects or something to spice it up further and it will be cool. See credit given where credit due. hehe.
Best wishes.
Ian

Collectonian — Thu, 23 Sep 1999 03:07:00 +0000

Just to update, An Eclectic World, the site I asked for the original critique on has been updated some, including changing the menu in the Frames (now called Advanced) version to stop complaints about the images being squished, I added some small, useful, JS enhancements to the front page and will also add them in the Framed version, to replace effects lost in the removal of the images. I also changed a few other things. http://www.eclectic-world.com

I have also radically redesigned the site that people keep critiquing by mistake, http://www.eclectic-designs.com and it has no frames at all, so since so many people commented, I'd love to know what you think of the new look (I'm still working on the entrance page).

I have also redesigned my third site this week, but I'm using CSS on that one and am still in the set up, however some initial comments would be appreciated. http://www.eclectic-mall.com

Hope nobody minds a three in one request, but this is the only forum to actually answer web site critique requests, and they are useful, even with the occasional extra constructive ones like Ian's...*shaking head*

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JP Stones — Thu, 23 Sep 1999 01:51:00 +0000

LOL, and for today's most constructive opinion the prise goes to...Ian!!
JP

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Ian — Sat, 18 Sep 1999 19:37:00 +0000

Totally Boring.
background=boring
graphics=boring
logo=boring
menu setup=boring
frames=boring
but hey, thats just my opinion

dyc — Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:26:00 +0000

I agree with most of the recent comments, specifically Megs'...

My resolution is 1024x768.

Craig Holatko — Tue, 14 Sep 1999 03:21:00 +0000

Looks like I did the same thing JP did.

Framed comments:
- Many scrollbars.
- Looks like someone made it just to play around with the span things.

No frames comments:
- Much better than your framed version for me.

I'll be back later when I've got more time (In an important chat right now on icq)

Craig Holatko — Tue, 14 Sep 1999 02:57:00 +0000

Quick look:

- Scrollbar on the frame (I'm not using my usual computer right now and am stuck with 848x480 resolution)
- I see you've fixed the setup fee part of your hosting page [where you had the monthly fee text repeated earlier] ^-^
- If I was looking for a webdesign service, I'd be more interested a page that looks better and seems to give off a professional air (no offense meant)
- Since you're trying to sell something with your site, I suggest you make the image on the front page smaller, people with low resolutions can't see your entry statement
- Content pages are fairly uninteresting besides the information itself.

Question for the faq: "Why should I choose your services instead of those of the kid next door?"

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Tue, 14 Sep 1999 02:50:00 +0000

I hate to break it too ya, but I bet 95% will say the no-frames version is better. It would be very easy for you too change it so it will be easy to navigate.

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