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JimboS
10-03-2002, 05:32 PM
Just finished working on two sites and would welcome any design and functionality comments.

Many thanks in anticipation.

J
JimboS
10-03-2002, 05:33 PM
www.the-optical-store.co.uk

and

www.wpsoptometrists.co.uk
ionsurge
10-03-2002, 06:05 PM
I know that you may hate me for this, but when I went to the site, it didn't really feel like anything. It was a case of 'oh - okay'. I don't know why, I will try to get back to you with that.
ionsurge
10-03-2002, 06:06 PM
I find it strange... its making me feel strange now, and I am confused. I never just felt 'oh' before. hmmm....
Roy Sinclair
10-03-2002, 06:28 PM
This is the kind of thing I absolutely hate seeing on web sites:


Our site uses frames, java scripts and active-x applets and has been optimized for viewing with Microsoft Internet Explorer at a resolution of 1024x768.


Of course that was on a "Enter" page which is a poor way to introduce a web site anyway.
ionsurge
10-03-2002, 06:36 PM
I wonder if that was the reason... :S
webmarkart
10-03-2002, 07:33 PM
The www.the-optical-store.co.uk site looks nice, but it definitely needs more color (other than blue).
cg9com
10-03-2002, 08:00 PM
you are a white and blue person

i agree with webmarkart, needs more color. both the sites use the same color scheme?

and for some reason the long list with the same "sections" picture stuck out to me on http://www.the-optical-store.co.uk/
but i see "style>" on the top left of page while its loading


notepad forever :)
-cg9com
ASAAKI
10-03-2002, 08:35 PM
the-optical-store .... okay i guess, but i also think it's too blue-and-white. something about the graphics that makes it look archaic.
the other one's a bit better i guess.

in my opinion the problem with both of them is that they're painfully plain. they've both got boring monotony.... if u don't mind me saying so..
TheTree
10-03-2002, 08:36 PM
Well, I'm new-----and, I guess I shouldn't be tryin' t'get on the "you may hate me for this" list, THIS soon------BUT.......

JimboS: The second site wasn't so bad, at all------the "eye" watermark was especially cool!! I think, though, that EVERYTHING should be on the "opening page" (first page)......

things like "take a walk around", "click here to enter"-----and, the like-----drive me mad!! I would also suggest using the mouseover function for your menu items----vs. the "click here for menu"-----that's a pain in the butt!!

As for the FIRST URL you provided......

"Ahhhhh-----I see what they mean........."

Sorry......

Your button/icon thingies were cool/ORIGINAL......
ASAAKI
10-03-2002, 08:42 PM
Originally posted by TheTree
Well, I'm new-----and, I guess I shouldn't be tryin' t'get on the "you may hate me for this" list, THIS soon------BUT........
noone really does, or needs to, hate anyone for offering any constructive criticism they asked for themselves ...
TheTree
10-04-2002, 02:37 AM
Gee, ASAAKI-----that was very kind of you, to post that t'me!!

......THANKYOU!!
nickbarresi
10-04-2002, 03:47 AM
http://www.wpsoptometrists.co.uk/main.htm

On this page I noticed on the drop-down menus, the arrows stay white on mouse rollover, looks funny...maybe should change arrows to be same color as font on mouse rollover?

Otherwise site looks great to me, but what do I know...:thumbsup:
JimboS
10-04-2002, 06:12 AM
Thanks all for the comments - I will take them on board and consider making a few changes.

I guess the blue and white stems from a feeling that it looks 'clean' but I quess that could also be thought of as plain.

J
ionsurge
10-04-2002, 09:16 AM
Good luck!
TheTree
10-04-2002, 06:09 PM
Hi, again, JimboS!!

I took the liberty of throwin' this together, for ya:

http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/4funandentertainment/TheOpticalStore.html

It may be a little boring TOO, but I just wanted t'help!!

.....maybe "inspire" you (I know all-too-well, about "creativity block"); or, at least, give you another idea, or something. You, obviously, would want to rearrange things, or whatever, to include your button/icon thingies------it's just an idea I had, for ya!

NOT t'worry-----I won't keep it there------NOR, will I keep your graphic/logo!!

I keep that account to use as my HTML editor......

Let me know, and as soon as you get the code/have looked at it long enough/whatever, and I'll remove it!! (If you take the code, please REMOVE the counter-----I don't think it'll work outside of Angelfire, anyway!! You can get a GREAT one, at: wsabstract.com/cutpastejava.shtml)

Maybe everybody else, here, could take a gander and tell you their thoughts on that idea......
ionsurge
10-04-2002, 06:45 PM
You MUST be bored... :)
TheTree
10-05-2002, 12:02 AM
LOL, ionsurge!! I was just havin' a REAL energetic lunchtime, today......
ionsurge
10-05-2002, 12:09 PM
I know how you feel, I created www.angelfire.com/empire/horizon for someone who asked something about tables...
TheTree
10-05-2002, 07:10 PM
Jim: I spruced it up a little, last night......

http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/4funandentertainment/TheOpticalStore.html

It still may not be your "cup-o'-tea"-------just wanted t'help give ya an idea......
c q
10-05-2002, 07:51 PM
I was thinking you could add some nice hover colors on your links...a cute shade of orange like...#F58814 perhaps.
and...about http://www.wpsoptometrists.co.uk/
its actually nice. And if I were you, I'd make it nicer by making small images to pack into the top portion, I meant I'd make a rectangular title image...like a really stunning eye catching one...iffff I were that good at graphics that is :p
ionsurge
10-06-2002, 01:19 PM
Originally posted by TheTree
It still may not be your "cup-o'-tea"-------

Yeah you are rite... its not. :)
tommysphone
10-07-2002, 08:35 AM
Optical Store feedback:
The loading homepage - I think the site could live without it.
Color scheme - Look into Colour blindness and which colours stand out more.
Font size - Make it bigger. people with bad eyes may be using the site

wpsoptemetrists feedback:
Frames - Yuk. Sorry, never been a a fan of frames
Color scheme - Look into Colour blindness and which colours stand out more.
Font size - Make it bigger. People with bad eyes may be using the site
Site menu - Have the menu's change on mouse over - some site users may not know about that and might miss things.

Sorry that nothing is positive in there but you did ask.
JimboS
10-08-2002, 06:47 AM
Don't worry about sending negative comments or constructive critisism.

Positive comments are nice (and great for the ego) but they are usually only what I think as I must like the sites as I made them like that. However I am not the one they are aimed at so other peoples opinions are valueable.

Whether I take all of it on board depends.

J
tommysphone
10-10-2002, 01:58 PM
Thnx mate :)