moon 111 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 The website isn't completely finished, so some of the links won't work. Please report any bugs you may find. http://www.fightingchess.com I'd also appreciate help with choosing a spot for a banner or logo, or someone who is willing to design it. Thanks! - Moshe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon 111 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 No comments? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It's okay, doesn't really catch my eye though... Certainly doesn't remind me of chess either. The color scheme is pretty decent though the default blue links don't particularly fit in my opinion. Your footer seems a little off center. There's no logo? Overall it's okay, just needs a bit of work. -Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian W Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I agree with MrAdam, doesn't catch my eye. You need some kind of logo or something to place in that header. The footer does appear to be off center, I didn't find an obvious cause using Firebug "inspect element", but that doesn't mean much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon 111 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Well, this is the first design. Once I get it going I'll redesign it. I really suck when it comes to banners/logos so I've been avoiding it. Anyone know someone who would be willing to make it in exchange for PHP work or advertising space, or a place I can find one? I'd really appreciate help with this. Thanks, - Moshe P.S. I'd say this is technically my first "full" design, so I wasn't exactly expecting sighs of awe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Anyone know someone who would be willing to make it in exchange for PHP work or advertising space, or a place I can find one? Try the freelance board... -Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenskd Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hmm... it's lacking of images... .. icons. Methinks! I like the site's colors, although you might want to re-think the content structure unless you are just posting videos with chess games in it. Right now it looks like a blog, anyway as for the icon comment you could try famfamfam icon set http://www.famfamfam.com/ , or go to smashingmagazine http://www.smashingmagazine.com/ which contains a very wide selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 - I would suggest putting your logo at the top aligned with the rest of your text. - Try to align your top navigation links with the middle content. - While I'm on the middle content, it's kind of dull. Add some color, containers, stuff like that to liven it up a bit. - The color scheme seems off to me. You have gray backgrounds, and a white main container, then all of the sudden you have orange at the top... Seems out of place. - I guess you try to center everything an the sponsors column takes up a lot of the right side which pushes everything over to the left and looks awkward. - There's not much else to critique, your forum is broken and everything else doesn't have much content. Conclusion: Good start, needs some tweaking and filling in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon 111 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks, everyone, for all the great feedback! Re: Maq 1. I don't agree with moving the navigation, but I do think centering the footer would be nice. 2. Yes, the middle content is quite dull. I really need to work on that. 3. I personally think the color scheme work, but if more people disagree, I guess I'll change it. 4. I don't see what you mean about the sponsors column. I haven't tried it with very many screen sizes, though, and mine is quite large, so it might just be that. 5. And, yes, I'm not posting any content until everything works, including the forum which hasn't been put up yet. Conclusion: The design needs some work, and livening up, but first I'll get everything running. Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon 111 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 OK, I added a good banner. I think this makes a world of difference. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 I like it a lot but you have two totally different fonts. Just use the old fashioned looking one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphanumetrix Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 awesome banner. whoever made that haz mad skillz... *wink wink* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Does look much better! It looks slightly odd though... there's layers in the logo then suddeny the nav is really flat. Perhaps if you could carry the pattern from the logo on into the nav, but perhaps using a contrasting colour or something? Or adding a more layered look to the nav... If you get me? -Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon 111 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 OK, the nav is less "flat" now. I think the footer needs a subtle gradient. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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