Ways to improve my site?

Elixer · Jun 4, 2007, 02:10 PM

I believe this is the 3rd version I have posted. I think after every critique it becomes a much stronger site. I really want to create a really well designed site as well as an easy to navigate one. I'm looking for any suggestions that will help my site stand out from other related sites. Since I have a lot of time this summer I really want to strive for a professional look. The site is the same one as in my signature but I will put a link here too. Pet Growth

snickelfritz · Jun 4, 2007, 04:08 PM

The site structure and navigation are excellent IMO.
The weakest aspect is the page header graphic; it's just not commensurate with the quality of the rest of the site.
The cat growth photo frame is also a bit weak.
I'd recommend simplifying these elements and refer back to the gradients used in the rest of the interface.

Also, the navbar drop shadow is cut-off a bit on the right side.

Nice site.

Elixer · Jun 10, 2007, 12:54 PM

Thanks, I will try to revise those graphics shortly.

nownot · Jun 11, 2007, 07:08 AM

only thing i see is to make the text in the navigation bar different or bigger, something about it i personally dont like. but other than that great

emorydunn · Jun 11, 2007, 09:13 AM

It looks good. The only things I would change is the border around the header image, it looks rather odd. And then the navbar, it could be just a bit bigger and the text on the un-selected navbar could be a different color- it is a little bit hard to read.

But good work imporoving the site over all.

mkrishnan · Jun 11, 2007, 09:17 AM

I think it looks pretty nice also.

One thing that I noticed is, generally considering what is in your website, I don't see any reason why it cannot dynamically size to window width, instead of making me scroll horizontally....

Jun 4, 2007, 02:10 PM	#1
Elixer macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2006	Ways to improve my site? I believe this is the 3rd version I have posted. I think after every critique it becomes a much stronger site. I really want to create a really well designed site as well as an easy to navigate one. I'm looking for any suggestions that will help my site stand out from other related sites. Since I have a lot of time this summer I really want to strive for a professional look. The site is the same one as in my signature but I will put a link here too. Pet Growth __________________ Black Macbook \| 120GB \| 2GB Ram (owc) iPods \| 2GB Nano Black \| 30GB G5 Black Friendly Pet Forum - A community for all pet lovers.

Jun 4, 2007, 04:08 PM	#2
snickelfritz macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tucson AZ	The site structure and navigation are excellent IMO. The weakest aspect is the page header graphic; it's just not commensurate with the quality of the rest of the site. The cat growth photo frame is also a bit weak. I'd recommend simplifying these elements and refer back to the gradients used in the rest of the interface. Also, the navbar drop shadow is cut-off a bit on the right side. Nice site. __________________ 2.4ghz 24" iMac (Aluminum); 4GB RAM; 320GB HDD; 250GB external G-Drive; 10.5.7; Adobe CS3.

Jun 10, 2007, 12:54 PM	#3
Elixer Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2006	Thanks, I will try to revise those graphics shortly. __________________ Black Macbook \| 120GB \| 2GB Ram (owc) iPods \| 2GB Nano Black \| 30GB G5 Black Friendly Pet Forum - A community for all pet lovers.

Jun 11, 2007, 09:17 AM	#6
mkrishnan Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI, USA	I think it looks pretty nice also. One thing that I noticed is, generally considering what is in your website, I don't see any reason why it cannot dynamically size to window width, instead of making me scroll horizontally.... __________________ Mohan

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Jun 11, 2007, 07:08 AM	#4
nownot macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: tx	only thing i see is to make the text in the navigation bar different or bigger, something about it i personally dont like. but other than that great

Jun 11, 2007, 09:13 AM	#5
emorydunn macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin Texas	It looks good. The only things I would change is the border around the header image, it looks rather odd. And then the navbar, it could be just a bit bigger and the text on the un-selected navbar could be a different color- it is a little bit hard to read. But good work imporoving the site over all.