Aero-M Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My brother has built this for me, it is his first attempt at making a web site and I think he has done a cracking job. But as it is his first, have any of you got any recomendations to improve it? http://www.garage-doorman.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Wish i could build websites like that myself!! looks good, i would a tab where previous clients can leave their comments. And also a tab of pictures from previous repaired/placed garage doors. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm liking that. Looks real smart. One comment I have, is the logo, I feel leaving more area around it may give it a cleaner look, maybe having it gradiant into the background. [ATTACH=CONFIG]144373[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It's just lacking a little in terms of information, you cannot have enough in my opinion. That would be okay if you were just in the yellow pages but I think when people start looking on the internet they expect a bit more. If I was looking I would want to see the different types of doors available and would want to be able to click on each one and see examples of each, I would also want to see prices aswell. There's that many companies on the internet that if customers cannot get the information they want they might keep on looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'm liking that. Looks real smart. One comment I have, is the logo, I feel leaving more area around it may give it a cleaner look, maybe having it gradiant into the background. [ATTACH=CONFIG]144373[/ATTACH] Keeping the website simple is key too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I understand its in development but I'll be harsh anyway. The logo is your companies selling point, why is it stuck over on the side like that?? Its your own site and not a banner on someone elses, put it pride of place and make it stand out, that black & white with red on green doesn't show it as good as it could either. The font size? Does that really add anything that perhaps a main sponsor supplier logo couldn't replace on your banner? Secondly a link that goes only to the original page is a link for the sake of it. Yes it makes the page look better that you have a link but dissapoints when it goes nowhere. It displays a lack of effort to display more content. Also the link mini pictures should do more than just pull the main pic up. In the minimum it should stop the picture rotation so a customer can stop the picture they are interested in seeing and spend some time viewing it, what it really should do though is pull up a high res picture of that product. I understand your opening page wants to load fast and be high content which is why you go for low res gifs on the home page but if you have links out to pics at least make them something glossy to see. From a marketing perspective I'd have the name brands of the stuff you sell/instal on the page somewhere below your contact details with their ISO creditations (bit like those car door shopping lists) to let your potential customers know you are fitting quality products. I'd have the investors in people logo somewhere too. Makes the whole thing look alot more professional. I'm not having a pop but you did ask so there is my opinion old bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The layout looks clear enough, but you really need a Gallery page and probably Testamonials too, along with more information on the specific products and services you offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I understand its in development but I'll be harsh anyway. The logo is your companies selling point, why is it stuck over on the side like that?? Its your own site and not a banner on someone elses, put it pride of place and make it stand out, that black & white with red on green doesn't show it as good as it could either. The font size? Does that really add anything that perhaps a main sponsor supplier logo couldn't replace on your banner? Secondly a link that goes only to the original page is a link for the sake of it. Yes it makes the page look better that you have a link but dissapoints when it goes nowhere. It displays a lack of effort to display more content. Also the link mini pictures should do more than just pull the main pic up. In the minimum it should stop the picture rotation so a customer can stop the picture they are interested in seeing and spend some time viewing it, what it really should do though is pull up a high res picture of that product. I understand your opening page wants to load fast and be high content which is why you go for low res gifs on the home page but if you have links out to pics at least make them something glossy to see. From a marketing perspective I'd have the name brands of the stuff you sell/instal on the page somewhere below your contact details with their ISO creditations (bit like those car door shopping lists) to let your potential customers know you are fitting quality products. I'd have the investors in people logo somewhere too. Makes the whole thing look alot more professional. I'm not having a pop but you did ask so there is my opinion old bean Harsh... But fair, I'd recommend this also but please don't over kill the website. Oh & actual pictures of your work with a company van next to it would help. That way it looks more personal & not someone who has just downloaded pictures off the tinterweb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Here is a site I made for my mate.. http://www.aabrownjoinery.com/ I'm nowhere near as good when it comes to web development as I'm completely self taught and I basically learn as I go along with it. However, I'm pretty sure I've covered most of the bases regarding information etc which is a little lacking in yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Here is a site I made for my mate.. http://www.aabrownjoinery.com/ I'm nowhere near as good when it comes to web development as I'm completely self taught and I basically learn as I go along with it. However, I'm pretty sure I've covered most of the bases regarding information etc which is a little lacking in yours. Nice site Scott My only criticism, from an academic point of view, is the background is a little bit complicated to put text against. Fading it might have the desired affect, but it's only a minor point,otherwise it's almost flawless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Nice site Scott My only criticism, from an academic point of view, is the background is a little bit complicated to put text against. Fading it might have the desired affect, but it's only a minor point,otherwise it's almost flawless. I had it blue before, then yellow then I threw in the tiled wallpaper for a laugh and he loved it so I just went with it I could probably make it a little less opaque and more like a watermark though, like you say. Will look at it the next time he has some updates for me to put in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My mum and dads cottahe site that I build. Good template to edit for future ones too. I use Dreamweaver. http://www.stowcottage.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I had it blue before, then yellow then I threw in the tiled wallpaper for a laugh and he loved it so I just went with it I could probably make it a little less opaque and more like a watermark though, like you say. Will look at it the next time he has some updates for me to put in The background needs a tad more opaque so the written stuff is more obvious because the two timber colours used match. Like I suggested to the OP you've used heavy impact on the company logo smack in the middle of the top of the page and compounded it with contact details both sides of said logo (genius) You don't have to navigate anywhere really to see what your firm is offering. and the links go somewhere other than the homepage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 My mum and dads cottahe site that I build. Good template to edit for future ones too. I use Dreamweaver. http://www.stowcottage.co.uk Looks twee and in keeping with the style of the business but its not the easiest font in the world to read chap. In fact its so hard to read online I wouldn't read more than a line or two. Layout though is very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Better? Sorry for the mini hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Looks twee and in keeping with the style of the business but its not the easiest font in the world to read chap. In fact its so hard to read online I wouldn't read more than a line or two. Layout though is very good! What mine Dean? If so I see what you mean, it's an odd italic font but my mum is the one that chose it. Who am I to argue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 What mine Dean? If so I see what you mean, it's an odd italic font but my mum is the one that chose it. Who am I to argue! Dude I'm not trying to be argumentative at all. It is for me hard to read the italic font. I'm sure as a favourite son you could persuade your dear mum to change the font a tiny bit to make it more legible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Don't worry but I don't take your comments as argumentative! They're constructive critiscm sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero-M Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks for all of your inputs, I don't think any of the comments are harsh, they are constructive. I asked for opinions and got them. They are all very good points being made and I will pass them on to my brother so he can change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Here is a site I made for my mate.. http://www.aabrownjoinery.com/ I'm nowhere near as good when it comes to web development as I'm completely self taught and I basically learn as I go along with it. However, I'm pretty sure I've covered most of the bases regarding information etc which is a little lacking in yours. Does he to tiki bars? That would be really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Does he to tiki bars? That would be really cool He can do virtually anything to be honest, has a real passion for what he does as it's the one thing he is really good at. Not really much call for it in Scotland though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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