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  • #1

    Opinion

    Looking for some input, what would you add or remove from the website I have done. Keep in mind this is a demo site and is not done.


    Original, not my work:
    http://www.splashcar.ca

    Demo site, I will be adding some flash media to it:
    http://68.146.102.92:8080/demo_sites/Splash/index.htm
    2001.5 Audi S4

    Originally posted by James
    My engine may be a solid 4 liters smaller than yours, but i have a HUGE penis
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  • #2
    Re: Opinion

    Your site is 10 billion times better. Good layout and organization.

    Nice work!

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    • #3
      Re: Opinion

      Well, first of all, the big 'refinshing' isn't spelled correctly, but I'm sure you'd have caught that. The text needs editing too. Ok, so now I'm done being an a-hole! I like the simplicity of the layout. All the info is where it should be - the services offered are listed and clear. A more dynamic vehicle pic would be nice . . . the BMW is nice, but boring (not the car, the pic). What about smooth fenders, clean chrome, or anything angular? I know a very good photographer in Calgary if you ever need one.

      cheers
      ___________
      Black 2001.5 Jetta WE Beast from the East
      I'd spend more time with my girlfriend, but she's only naturally aspirated.

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      • #4
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        Yeah spelling is not my thing, nor am I writing the content... so it is just filler right now.

        I have a few friends (my brother guys to ACAD) that are in Photography, but PM his e-mail address and I will see.

        My major issue with my site is the dead space to the right on the page.
        Last edited by Russell; 05-27-2005, 12:44 PM.
        2001.5 Audi S4

        Originally posted by James
        My engine may be a solid 4 liters smaller than yours, but i have a HUGE penis

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        • #5
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          I didn't look at the writing as you said it was still demo.

          I think the whitespace you have on the right side is a good thing, not a bad thing. Too many sites try to cram too much into a single page that design goes out the window. Keep that space.

          My only other suggestion would be to really increase the size of any of your photos. With them being so small (I'm thinking of the autobody ones) it's hard to tell if it's smoke and mirrors or quality work. The pic is there for a reason, it better tell a story.

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          • #6
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            Originally posted by RussellB
            Yeah spelling is not my thing, nor am I writing the content... so it is just filler right now.

            I have a few friends (my brother guys to ACAD) that are in Photography, but PM his e-mail address and I will see.

            My major issue with my site is the dead space to the right on the page.
            I've got a PDF of his biz card somewhere . . . i'll send you the info either way. He works for the Sun and freelances too. I'm sure I could get you a 'preferred rate' of some kind.

            I see what you mean about the dead space. It's a little awkward, but waaaay better than crowding. Dead space can be your friend

            Maybe you could move the 'Custom Auto Refinishing' under the main title in small font and insert some kind of wider banner in its place and centre the main text. You'd probably have to come down a bit with the top banner to give it some breathing room and I'm not sure what you've got to play with. Voila, dead space taken care of and the page would still look clean. It'd be a PITA to move everything, but I'm just brainstorming here.

            I figured you were just stuffing, but I had to mention the spelling or that'd make me a prick . . . especially if your client hit the roof over it! I'm not a web designer, but I've done editorial layout in the past.
            ___________
            Black 2001.5 Jetta WE Beast from the East
            I'd spend more time with my girlfriend, but she's only naturally aspirated.

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            • #7
              Re: Opinion

              I am going to make some changes to the site this afternoon and I will upload it.
              2001.5 Audi S4

              Originally posted by James
              My engine may be a solid 4 liters smaller than yours, but i have a HUGE penis

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              • #8
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                cool
                ___________
                Black 2001.5 Jetta WE Beast from the East
                I'd spend more time with my girlfriend, but she's only naturally aspirated.

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                • #9
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                  I agree dead space is better than clutter. Very nice and crisp. The layout is good. The pic of the bimmer would be better if it did not have those ugly buildings behind it. The car is ok just shoot it someplace else, or photochop out the buildings. What does the client want? Because that is what really matters.
                  Barry
                  Tossa Blue Metalic 2008 Jetta City
                  Mods; Clear side markers, Wolflsburg suspension, painted calipers, aftermarket fog lights, blue LED park lights, Euro Aluminum Antenna Mast

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                  • #10
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                    less dead space more clutter. So that is what he is going to get! I have learned after doing this for 4 years just to do what they want.
                    Last edited by Russell; 05-27-2005, 01:15 PM.
                    2001.5 Audi S4

                    Originally posted by James
                    My engine may be a solid 4 liters smaller than yours, but i have a HUGE penis

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                    • #11
                      Re: Opinion

                      It looks like you've already got some really good feedback. The only thing I would add is that the photograph looks awkward with the horizontal line of the 2 different blues dissecting it halfway. It should fit on the darker blue header background.

                      And change the mouseover text on the main page so that when somebody hovers over a photo they get a short description.

                      I am a huge fan of whitespace on websites. I think the left and right areas with no content are great. People are getting larger and larger monitors, and the eye can't really take in everything at once, so why force them to try? Content from edge to edge is like watching an Imax movie from the first row, no chance you'll really catch everything.
                      Heather

                      Black 2000 Golf GL
                      PhatBoxed so it talks to me. Yes, I call it K.I.T.T.

                      Making some headway with the MasterCard, starting to eye some 18" wheels

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                      • #12
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                        Originally posted by AgentNox
                        It looks like you've already got some really good feedback. The only thing I would add is that the photograph looks awkward with the horizontal line of the 2 different blues dissecting it halfway. It should fit on the darker blue header background.

                        And change the mouseover text on the main page so that when somebody hovers over a photo they get a short description.

                        I am a huge fan of whitespace on websites. I think the left and right areas with no content are great. People are getting larger and larger monitors, and the eye can't really take in everything at once, so why force them to try? Content from edge to edge is like watching an Imax movie from the first row, no chance you'll really catch everything.
                        I like the mouse over idea!
                        2001.5 Audi S4

                        Originally posted by James
                        My engine may be a solid 4 liters smaller than yours, but i have a HUGE penis

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                        • #13
                          Re: Opinion

                          Originally posted by RussellB
                          less dead space more clutter. So that is what he is going to get! I have learned after doing this for 4 years just to do what they want.
                          Ain't that the truth! Sometimes something looks like crap and you know it, but the client loves it, so roll with it (i'm not saying your design is crap, just makin' a point)
                          ___________
                          Black 2001.5 Jetta WE Beast from the East
                          I'd spend more time with my girlfriend, but she's only naturally aspirated.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Opinion

                            Well I am about to show the new updated site, which I really do not like at all. There are some problems that I really have just not dealt with, eg: The flash movie has not been optimized for the internet.

                            Here it is:
                            http://68.146.102.92:8080/demo_sites.../indextest.htm

                            PLEASE post some really good Flash websites, that use both static HTML and Flash media to drive the website. I am looking for some ideas on what to give this guy. This better be a good paint job I get out of the deal!
                            Last edited by Russell; 05-31-2005, 08:10 AM.
                            2001.5 Audi S4

                            Originally posted by James
                            My engine may be a solid 4 liters smaller than yours, but i have a HUGE penis

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                            • #15
                              Re: Opinion

                              I noticed that it's been tweaked! I like the element of animation that you added to the pics . . . otherwise I don't really look at them. Good job. If your client is happy, then that's all that matters. So, is your idea to go with a design that you're not crazy about, but your client loves, and then sex it up with some flash? That's a good plan . . . they're going to get a shot of creativity whether they like it or not!!! I love it.

                              I'll post some links to some good flash sites later.
                              ___________
                              Black 2001.5 Jetta WE Beast from the East
                              I'd spend more time with my girlfriend, but she's only naturally aspirated.

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