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[Saraaaah]

So I made this for my website

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What do you guys think of it?

[creole]

The only thing I'm not digging is the banner. It just doesn't look right with the table content below it.. Everything else looks great. I think changing banner color to brown might help to match with the other brown that connects?

[manny-the-dino]

Too many bright colors plus they don't really match.

[brooklyneast05]

not a fan of the colors


also not a fan of the text. it's too much. by too much i been too long. it's not legible to read text in really long stretched out sentences like that. that's why people use columns. text columns would not only make it more readable but also give more structure.

[Saraaaah]

The only thing I'm not digging is the banner. It just doesn't look right with the table content below it.. Everything else looks great. I think changing banner color to brown might help to match with the other brown that connects?

Well, it's actually a green-ish color, and it doesn't look too good if it's used in a huge area so I don't think that would help D:

Too many bright colors plus they don't really match.

I got the color palette from that colour lovers thing, so I guess I'm not using those anymore xD

not a fan of the colors
also not a fan of the text. it's too much. by too much i been too long. it's not legible to read text in really long stretched out sentences like that. that's why people use columns. text columns would not only make it more readable but also give more structure.

Well, I'm mainly going to use this website to sell things, not as a blog, so there are going to be more picture than just text. But maybe I'll think about adding some columns.

[schizo]

I got the color palette from that colour lovers thing, so I guess I'm not using those anymore xD

Colour Lovers is great, you just have to pick the right palette. I would suggest looking through the top rated ones. Those are the ones that the most people approved of, so they're most likely good. And even if the color combination is good, that doesn't mean it's going to work with what you're trying to do. Some palettes are more geared for graphics, and sometimes you have to exclude or add a color. It's all trial and error.

[Saraaaah]

Colour Lovers is great, you just have to pick the right palette. I would suggest looking through the top rated ones. Those are the ones that the most people approved of, so they're most likely good. And even if the color combination is good, that doesn't mean it's going to work with what you're trying to do. Some palettes are more geared for graphics, and sometimes you have to exclude or add a color. It's all trial and error.

Ah, yes, that's true. I guess I just wanted something that had a dinosaur kind of feel. Taking another look at the thumbnail, it looks really bad... lol

Thanks for all your suggestions .

[Saraaaah]

Is this any better?

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[Firiath]

It looks a lot better than the first one imo but I would change the font for your header, change your navigation bit (it looks out of place a bit), and add padding to your image - the text is all smashed up against it

[Saraaaah]

It looks a lot better than the first one imo but I would change the font for your header, change your navigation bit (it looks out of place a bit), and add padding to your image - the text is all smashed up against it

I was a bit iffy about that font. Do you have any suggestions? I'm not that great at choosing them .
Would the navigation look better if I put it up in the banner?
oOo, I was wondering how I could fix that text. Thanks :)

[Firiath]

I really don't know - I don't tend to do these kinds of layouts ^-^"
I think it's just the background color of the nav that makes it look weird.
I don't know if there's a simpler way but I would make a new class for the image and just put in

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padding:WHATEVERpx;

in the CSS

[Saraaaah]

Hmm... I guess I'll just look around for some other fonts.
Ah, I see. It does pop out being that purple color, but I kind of want it to be noticeable to customers.
Oh, I put it within the image tags, but thanks anyway.

[schizo]

I actually don't think the font is too bad. I'm not that great with fonts either, but I would try Sansation or any of these techno fonts.

I would also change the header font. It's a little blah. If you want to stick to arial (or whatever it is you're using), I would set it to uppercase and lower the letter spacing a tad.

Overall, it's MUCH better than you're first version. :)

[shadowfax]

I think the font choice is poor; it doesn't match the rest of the layout, which is more simple. Sorry I can't recommend a font. It used to take me forever trying to pick a font that best fit a layout and I'd go through my whole list before choosing one.

For such a simple banner, it takes up a lot of space. I like minimalism but in this case, its size doesn't flatter the layout.

Can you change the black background to the dark gray you're already using? Also, the navigation on the top left (Shoes>Accessories>Charts) should be the same style as on the right (About/Contact/Cart/etc). Keep it uniform. :)

[Saraaaah]

I actually don't think the font is too bad. I'm not that great with fonts either, but I would try Sansation or any of these techno fonts.

I would also change the header font. It's a little blah. If you want to stick to arial (or whatever it is you're using), I would set it to uppercase and lower the letter spacing a tad.

Overall, it's MUCH better than you're first version. :)

Hmm.. would those fonts match the rest of the layout?
I changed the header. Does it look better?
Thanks I went with a totally different approach haha.

I think the font choice is poor; it doesn't match the rest of the layout, which is more simple. Sorry I can't recommend a font. It used to take me forever trying to pick a font that best fit a layout and I'd go through my whole list before choosing one.

For such a simple banner, it takes up a lot of space. I like minimalism but in this case, its size doesn't flatter the layout.

Can you change the black background to the dark gray you're already using? Also, the navigation on the top left (Shoes>Accessories>Charts) should be the same style as on the right (About/Contact/Cart/etc). Keep it uniform. :)

I don't really remember why I chose such a large size... haha.
I changed the background color, but it sort of looks weird. Maybe if I put a purple border around the banner, it won't look so weird.
Well, they weren't the same style because the ones on the left drop down. But I changed the background color of that navigation to that grey color.

[shadowfax]

Much better! :) "Sizes" and "1" are in black font though and it makes them harder to read. Also, if by "Clearances" you mean items on clearance then the 's' isn't needed.

[schizo]

Hmm.. would those fonts match the rest of the layout?
I changed the header. Does it look better?
Thanks I went with a totally different approach haha.

I wouldn't have suggested them if I didn't think they would match. You definately need a sans serif font...maybe not one of the ones I gave you, but I just don't see serif fonts working with the rest of the layout.

[Saraaaah]

Much better! :) "Sizes" and "1" are in black font though and it makes them harder to read. Also, if by "Clearances" you mean items on clearance then the 's' isn't needed.

Yeah, I just changed them now haha.
Oh, I didn't know that hehehe.

I wouldn't have suggested them if I didn't think they would match. You definately need a sans serif font...maybe not one of the ones I gave you, but I just don't see serif fonts working with the rest of the layout.

Ah, I see. I'll look through those fonts that you gave me.

Thanks for the help, guys

[jiyong]

It still feels a little stretched out. You could try adding a sidebar column, and put your links, shoutbox, and even a little description/icon. I think it would feel more organized and wouldn't give that stretched out feeling as much.

[Saraaaah]

oOo, that's a good idea. I'll work on that when I get a chance. Thanks :)