TheFilmGod Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I recently updated the look for a site I'm making. Old Look --> beastit.com/index2 New Look --> beastit.com/index_test I created a very basic template of how the site is going to look like. There isn't much content, but there is enough to give a good critique. I'm looking for critique on the header, footer, color choices, and the overall look. I want to first hear what you guys have to say. If the overall feedback is good, then I'll go into the details and start creating individual pages, otherwise I would change the details. Thanks! --> beastit.com/index_test Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
moberemk Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Eh, it's all right. I do like it better then your last template though. Also, fix the front page-Summer 07 is long gone. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-379766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilmGod Posted October 28, 2007 Author Share Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks moberemk for the feedback! I changed the coming in summer 2007. Eh, it's all right. I do like it better ... - You don't seem to like 100%. Do you have any suggestions? Anyone else? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-379784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moberemk Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Well, one thing you could do is make it so the search box at the top isn't floating on nothing-as it stands, it just kinda looks there. Another thing you could do is make more then just filler text at the bottom-that will help with getting a complete review. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-380289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilmGod Posted October 29, 2007 Author Share Posted October 29, 2007 Well, one thing you could do is make it so the search box at the top isn't floating on nothing-as it stands, it just kinda looks there. Another thing you could do is make more then just filler text at the bottom-that will help with getting a complete review. Thanks for the suggestions, moberemk! I really appreciate it! I am a bit confused... :-\ ... Can you explain? For the search box, would a different color and a custom "submit box" (search box) work? Would adding things to the footer fix the footer? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-380535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moberemk Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 No, I mean contain the search and login boxes so that they are clearly separate objects, and visually distinct from the rest of the page and each other. As for the footer search, I doubt that it is really necessary to have it there-most people will likely skim it over. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-380587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcdarkmage Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I have to tend to agree. The search shouldn't have to be put in two places. In the top menu is good, but the bottom people will just look over. Try placing the search on the left hand side, away from the login. Or set the login on the left hand side, just below the banner. The site looks good, though. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-380610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilmGod Posted October 30, 2007 Author Share Posted October 30, 2007 Thanks for all the input! It's very appreciated! What do you suggest I do with the search box to separate it from the login? I don't want to put it on the left hand side. What if I want to leave it where it is - what could I do to separate it more? I completely agree w/ the footer and the search box. I'll completely take the search box off the footer. - I'll then just center the text links, but would that make it look too plain? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-380799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moberemk Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Make them two separate boxes; that will separate them visually. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-381065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hcdarkmage Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Since you currently have no content, here is a suggestion. Take the Search function and put it where you currently have the login. Move the Login to the left, just under your banner and create it as a separate box. Since after you login it should disappear, that would be a logical place to put it. Those are a few suggestions. Another would be to put the search in the main navigation. Try them out and see what fits best. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-381162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 i think the navigation could be a bit better.. the links aren't really appealing. Really could do with some content, couldn't you make up a little "lorem ipsum" mock page? Would give a better idea on how its going to look. -adam Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-382989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilmGod Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Thanks for all the feedback! It's greatly appreciated! I took the constructive feedback and edited the header/footer. I'm almost there in creating REAL content!! What to look for --> login is separated by a box Search box is on the top right now Footer's search box taken out Footer enlarged BeastIt.com - THANKS! Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-383995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moberemk Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Getting better, definitely. The search box still feels "out there" a little too much, and your top navigation could use some retooling (some kind of hover effect?) so that it doesn't look identical to the bottom. But the login box definitely helps the header. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-384156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilmGod Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 I updated the navigation. It has the same look but a better hover effect. What do you think? --> Beastit.com Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-384398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moberemk Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Not bad. It's very blue, compared to the darker shades used elsewhere, and the black text is kinda hard to read; but the effect it nice. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-384572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilmGod Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Thanks moberemk! You've been very helpful through the whole time, along with some others. I updated the site again. --> Hover Navigation has white font --> Search box has been styled What do you think? Beastit.com Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/75059-updated-a-site/#findComment-384618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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