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ljackson · 7th February 2010, 09:54 PM

Hi All,

i have been spending some time on this website and would like some feedback on what is good and more importantly what is bad.

this is not the finished product but it is getting close :)

there are a few things which dont work for example the rss and twitter links, and the newsletter :)

i havent checked it yet for browser compatibility so theres bound to be some issues there :(

all the above problems can be easily fixed just wanted some feedback on the overall look and feel of the site please

and here is my old site which looks like its been tango'd lol

any feedback is appreciated
thanks
Luke

aazad · 8th February 2010, 04:21 PM

Hi Luke,

Your right about the old site looking like its been tango'ed.

The new one looks quite good. Having the facebook, twitter and rss feed at the top is good. Overall it does look cleaner... I guess with the white background.

One thing I'm not too keen on. The big gray buttons... I think they maybe too big... it doesn't really look like its a navigational area. Maybe just have a long strip like the orange navigation you have at the top.

I'd maybe break the page up a bit more. The sections that you have... entertainment bestsellers, computing bestsellers. Break them up, maybe have something so the titles of each stand out a bit more. Like on your old site, you have tabs for each heading, something like that.

Also, i have to add, the discount codes on the right, I prefer the look on your old site. Its more visual. It's broken up better.

Hope that's helpful!
ama

WelshStew · 8th February 2010, 04:28 PM

I'll have a look when I get home, as this seems to be blocked at work.

ljackson · 8th February 2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aazad

Hi Luke,

Your right about the old site looking like its been tango'ed.

The new one looks quite good. Having the facebook, twitter and rss feed at the top is good. Overall it does look cleaner... I guess with the white background.

One thing I'm not too keen on. The big gray buttons... I think they maybe too big... it doesn't really look like its a navigational area. Maybe just have a long strip like the orange navigation you have at the top.

I'd maybe break the page up a bit more. The sections that you have... entertainment bestsellers, computing bestsellers. Break them up, maybe have something so the titles of each stand out a bit more. Like on your old site, you have tabs for each heading, something like that.

Also, i have to add, the discount codes on the right, I prefer the look on your old site. Its more visual. It's broken up better.

Hope that's helpful!
ama

thanks for the feedback mate appreciate it.

yeah the codes on the right need improving thats for sure looks a bit messy.
also the grey buttons could do with 'lick of paint' i actually like the size of them but they could be made to look more like navigation buttons :)

cheers
lots of food for thought
Luke

ljackson · 8th February 2010, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WelshStew

I'll have a look when I get home, as this seems to be blocked at work.

blocked! :( lol

ok mate thanks.
Luke

Frinkky · 8th February 2010, 04:50 PM

Just had a quick peek and, like aazad, I agree the navigation shouldn't be big buttons - just have a continuous background.

On a content note, if you compare 2,888,695 items, why say just 'over 2million items' - surely 'almost 3million items ' sounds much better :)

ljackson · 8th February 2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frinkky

Just had a quick peek and, like aazad, I agree the navigation shouldn't be big buttons - just have a continuous background.

On a content note, if you compare 2,888,695 items, why say just 'over 2million items' - surely 'almost 3million items ' sounds much better :)

hi mate,

whoops must of left "'over 2million items" in there by mistake as there is now usually 3million+ items. i will find that and correct it :) thanks

as for the big buttons, im gonna have a look around for some inspiration although i quite like them i agree that they could be better so might as well act on it now instead of waiting lol.

cheers
Luke

Frinkky · 8th February 2010, 05:41 PM

If you want to keep them, or some derivative thereof, then make them change on rollover - at them moment they just serve no purpose, the rollover effect is on the text only. Nothing extravagant, just a subtle change would do.

Heres some inspiration for you ;)

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...2%2F2010&tbo=1

saltedm8 · 8th February 2010, 07:03 PM

looking good, needs the images optimisting a little I think.. I could be wrong, might just be me..

also, your descriptions within your items are disappearing, like for example

Quote:

Captain America:
Red|BOOK|http://www.foyles.co

I also agree about the buttons... great start though..

ljackson · 8th February 2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frinkky

If you want to keep them, or some derivative thereof, then make them change on rollover - at them moment they just serve no purpose, the rollover effect is on the text only. Nothing extravagant, just a subtle change would do.

Heres some inspiration for you ;)

web big button showcase - Google Search

thanks mate,

will look through those links for inspiration. thanks.

7th February 2010, 09:54 PM	#1
ljackson Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 270 Thanks: 14 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Expertise: PHP Experience: Intermediate	please review my website, need advice and opinions please. Site Capture please review my website, need advice and opinions please. Hi All, i have been spending some time on this website and would like some feedback on what is good and more importantly what is bad. this is not the finished product but it is getting close :) there are a few things which dont work for example the rss and twitter links, and the newsletter :) i havent checked it yet for browser compatibility so theres bound to be some issues there :( all the above problems can be easily fixed just wanted some feedback on the overall look and feel of the site please and here is my old site which looks like its been tango'd lol any feedback is appreciated thanks Luke __________________ www.kernow-connect.com - Online Shopping \| Price Comparison \| Discount Codes Last edited by ljackson; 8th February 2010 at 02:51 PM..

8th February 2010, 04:21 PM	#2
aazad Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bucks, UK Posts: 89 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Expertise: (X)HTML / CSS Experience: Quite Good	Not bad Hi Luke, Your right about the old site looking like its been tango'ed. The new one looks quite good. Having the facebook, twitter and rss feed at the top is good. Overall it does look cleaner... I guess with the white background. One thing I'm not too keen on. The big gray buttons... I think they maybe too big... it doesn't really look like its a navigational area. Maybe just have a long strip like the orange navigation you have at the top. I'd maybe break the page up a bit more. The sections that you have... entertainment bestsellers, computing bestsellers. Break them up, maybe have something so the titles of each stand out a bit more. Like on your old site, you have tabs for each heading, something like that. Also, i have to add, the discount codes on the right, I prefer the look on your old site. Its more visual. It's broken up better. Hope that's helpful! ama __________________ Too Kool for Skool

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8th February 2010, 04:50 PM	#6
Frinkky Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts Expertise: Design & Graphics Experience: Professional	Just had a quick peek and, like aazad, I agree the navigation shouldn't be big buttons - just have a continuous background. On a content note, if you compare 2,888,695 items, why say just 'over 2million items' - surely 'almost 3million items ' sounds much better :) __________________ Jon Warner Web Pro Cafe :: The PixelForge :: Follow my Twits (or something)

8th February 2010, 05:41 PM	#8
Frinkky Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts Expertise: Design & Graphics Experience: Professional	If you want to keep them, or some derivative thereof, then make them change on rollover - at them moment they just serve no purpose, the rollover effect is on the text only. Nothing extravagant, just a subtle change would do. Heres some inspiration for you ;) http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...2%2F2010&tbo=1 __________________ Jon Warner Web Pro Cafe :: The PixelForge :: Follow my Twits (or something)

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