Which Design Do You Like Better?

by Dennis Cheesman

Posted: 16 years ago 76 replies

INTERNET MARKETING

Hi Warriors,

I am trying to decide on two different designs...

I created them both so it is hard to tell which one is best

My wife and kids favored Design #1

Design #1
Here is Design #1

Design #2
Here is Design #2

Please let me know which one you liked the best..

Thanks for your time..

Best regards,
Dennis Cheesman

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Chuck Evans 16 years ago

Dennis, I personally like the second one with the blue. The green is a little distracting and makes me lose focus on the copy.

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- writergirlk 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Chuck Evans
  
  Dennis, I personally like the second one with the blue. The green is a little distracting and makes me lose focus on the copy.
  
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  Wow- - I had the opposite reaction! The green forced my eyes to the copy and interested me in reading it. Sort of like how a painter uses color to draw the eye to certain places - the great painters do this on purpose and can predict where the eye will fall first, second, third, fourth based on how they played with color, light, and composition. The blue was uninteresting and if I were browsing on the net, I would have clicked away from the second one without paying it a second thought.
  
  Should probably split test this! It seems that we're divided. You can still achieve the same affect with the first one with a different color - something not as sharp and easier on the eyes. I think it was more the design than the color itself that drew me. In comparison, the second one seemed flat. The first one is more dynamic and forces the eye to the copy immediately, particularly the headline. I scrolled down the page halfway on the second one before I realized I didn't even process where the headline was.
  
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SuzanneH 16 years ago

I personally liked #2 better -- but you could always split-test, no? :-)

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- Marie Pugh 16 years ago
  
  I agree - I liked #2 best.
  
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  reapr 16 years ago
  
  Like best and converts best is two different things ... split test.
  
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  Mad Dawg 16 years ago
  
  my vote is the green, looks a lot sharper imho
  
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  Frank Donovan 16 years ago
  
  If I had to choose, I'd go for #2. But you should definitely split-test.
  
  I'm guessing that your wife and kids aren't your target market.
  
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annalaurabrown 16 years ago

I like number 1 better.
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johntanyishin 16 years ago

the second one in blue give a 'softer' feel. but i like the green one better.

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Glenn Newsome 16 years ago

Design #1 for me.
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PeterArnold 16 years ago

Hey Dennis:

Both are excellent, but my preference is #2 - it's a little softer on the eyes.

Your Headline copy is excellent - the page layout very professional.

Here's wishing you much success with this.

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Steven Carl Kelly 16 years ago

#1 by a mile. It's not even close. The arrow does it... if you want the blue one to close the gap, add a big RED arrow to the upper right of the blue design.
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ecovergeeks 16 years ago

I like number #1 the green, it instantly draws my attention and wants me to see what its about.

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Adam Carn 16 years ago

You should use the graphics of the #1 with the colour theme of #2.

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- radiantorganics 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Adam Carn
  
  You should use the graphics of the #1 with the colour theme of #2.
  
  I totally agree - my first impression when I opened #1 is that it was harsh - which made me instantly feel like it was hypey. #2 is softer as others have mentioned but does need some good solid graphics.
  
  I wonder if the blue on the side bar was much lighter color, almost grey/blue - would be interesting to see....
  
  Anyway, all in all, lookin good and great content!
  
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Fendi Salim 16 years ago

Dennis,

I like Design #1. Perhaps you could try changing the color green for the horizontal bar on left and right of your copy...? At least I won't get my eyes focusing wide...
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Michael Oksa 16 years ago

I vote for the blue one, because it seems easier on the eyes, the graphic doen't look cheesy (why is there a picture of an equalizer readout on the green page?), and the blue background makes the text area stand out more. In other words, my eye tracks better when reading the text on the blue version.

I think the green one is more glaring, and less focused at the same time. Also, the green bar is too wide, IMHO.

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JustVisiting 16 years ago

Design #1 is my preference.

To me, it suggests 'Quality'.
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- Susan Hope 16 years ago
  
  I am one of those that like anything that is easy on the eyesight, so yep over a certain age shall we say, so I like number two for that reason, one would have me clicking off if I start straining with my eyesight - but as others have said, it depends who your target market is.
  
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Thanks for all the replies...

I changed the image on number 1 to the chart as well..

I think that made a huge difference.

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Anthony Hull 16 years ago

Number #2 for me bro
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Ross Dalangin 16 years ago

Hi Dennis,

I like the design 1 also because it focus my attention in the headline but if the Guaranteed Results at the upper right side becomes a neon color on the design 2 then possibly I will read the whole sales letter.

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SuzanneH 16 years ago

Good idea on the image change! For my eyes though, #2 is still better. (I'm 44, so I guess it all depends on who you're targeting... LOL!)

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Michael Oksa 16 years ago

If you want people to notice your bright graphics, then #1 gets my vote. If you want people to actually read your message, then #2 gets my vote.

I actually think #1 looks amateurish. The green bar in the background is too wide, there is not enough contrast to set the body of the text off from the background, the name of the site is too small, and the little starbursts look cheesy (to me).

My advice, add a blue arrow like you have on #1 to #2 and see how that looks.

Again, that's just my take on it.

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Robertas 16 years ago

Personally I like the first one, but still number two, like someone else sad - looks more professional. I am not sure, but number two design looks very familiar to PPC Classrom 2.0 and Commission Blueprint sales letter designs
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- Marhelper 16 years ago
  
  Both look good but I prefer #2.
  
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  kevin campbelle 16 years ago
  
  I prefer #2. It is really easier on the eyes.
  
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radiantorganics 16 years ago

one other thing I forgot to mention...

The title in #2 is hard to read - if you use Impact font - I suggest you capitalize the T and I only perhaps, OR, you separate the two words a wee bit.
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Thanks for all the opinions

I guess I will go with design #1 and maybe test design #2

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lgibbon Banned 16 years ago

Yep no 1 for me too.
And by a long way the better of the 2.
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Tracy Yates 16 years ago

My vote also goes for number 1. It is a little distracting, but sometimes distractions can be fun

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WebSlicers 16 years ago

it's #2 for me. i especially liked the signature thingy.
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RobInCharlotte 16 years ago

#1 - It has more white space. The all blue background has a cheesy look to it.
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Steven Carl Kelly 16 years ago

The arrow on #1 is what did it for me. Instantly focused my attention on the headline. #2 is too soft for me and blue is so over-done on the Web.

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- intellect22 16 years ago
  
  Hey Dennis,
  I am going with #2 becuase I personally like the background to be a different color than the sales page. I liked the header in # 1 though it WAS a little distracting but not too bad, however the all white background was too bright. The blue is softer on the eyes when reading.
  
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Thanks a lot, I really like the Arrow also..

Everyone says it draws their eyes right to the headline

And I do believe that is what I am looking to do

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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

What if I added a light green background to change the bg from the salespage?

I did it here what do you think?

With light green background!

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- lgibbon Banned 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Dennis Cheesman
  
  What if I added a light green background to change the bg from the salespage?
  
  I did it here what do you think?
  
  With light green background!
  
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  Not so keen on that.
  I think if you need any colour background
  a light silver grey.
  But I still prefer the white.
  
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Ok, I tried a light grey background it makes the salesletter stand out a little more I think..

I wonder though should it be light grey or white?

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- energyguy 16 years ago
  
  If you are wondering about background colors, I would not go with white. White can be too bright and draw someone away from the words in your copy.
  
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  jasong 16 years ago
  
  It's like comparing stomernets colors with ppc classrooms colors.
  
  My own personal preference, the green is more attention grabbing, but at the same time, the blue is much easier on the eyes and usually converts well.
  
  Gotta just test it man.
  
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mario2001 Banned 16 years ago

Actually i prefer design #1

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TashylaB 16 years ago

I like the first one better. The red, white, and blue scheme is a little ordinary, so the green background caught my attention as soon as the page loaded.
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Suthan M 16 years ago

Design 2 is my choice
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- Midnight_Eden 16 years ago
  
  Definitely number 1 - it really grabs attention.
  
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Jose Delgado 16 years ago

I like number 2 as well.
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- Bon508 16 years ago
  
  Although I usually like blue more than green, I like your green design #1 better.
  
  It jumps out and looks very sharp; it's eye-catching and says "Hey, this is important stuff - read it!"
  
  The blue one looks like so many other sites that all it says to me is "Blah."
  
  But both are nice work!
  
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Dmitry 16 years ago

Blue one. Period.
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- VegasVince 16 years ago
  
  Yo Dennis....number one is number one.
  
  More importantly, you've come a long way, bro.
  
  Your copy is a 360 improvement over what I looked at a while back...and I mean that truthfully.
  
  What happened?
  
  Are sleeping with a hot copywriting babe? Or did you'se just get that good that fast?
  
  Rock on, bro. Congrats..for real.
  
  P.S. Love the layout and text too. Damn....I hate it when I can't make someone cry...by ripping their copy and offer to shreds....but in this case....good job, D. I'm impressed. Much success to you'se bro.
  
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- tiger325 16 years ago
  
  #2 hands down
  
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- HeySal 16 years ago
  
  Another vote for #2 here. It looks more professional and has an edge of sophistication the green doesn't have. The green looks like a "dazzle me" site instead of an viable business center.
  
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BrianMcLeod 16 years ago

Number 1 draws me into the headline more directly.

Number 2 gives me a more congruent, friendlier vibe.

Both look great. Test 'em both.

The deck looks great. Perfect, actually.

The body copy needs some work. Make some sales and let's write the rest of this bad boy, Dennis...

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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Thanks a lot for the comments

The body copy needs some work. Make some sales and let's write the rest of this bad boy, Dennis...

Will do Brian

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AlexKaplo 16 years ago

I find they are both very nice but I really like

the 2ND best~!

Best of luck!

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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Ok, I changed the blue header to have an arrow as well..

Breen Design #1
Green Design #1!

Blue Design #2
Blue Design #2!

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- Jose Delgado 16 years ago
  
  the arrow on the blue one doesn't looks as good as on the green one.
  
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

I changed it to the green one, but does it go with the blue?

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- Jose Delgado 16 years ago
  
  looks funny.
  
  something you can do,
  
  take the green arrow, open it in photoshop
  
  go to image > adjustments > hue/saturation...
  
  and start messing with it until you get that nice looking blue color.
  
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Thanks Jose...

That worked perfectly! It is blue now

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- dpwilliams 16 years ago
  
  Hey Dennis,
  
  I came to the conversation late...so I did not see your original work...but of the two versions you have linked to now, I like the blue one better.
  
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Michael Oksa 16 years ago

Now I am starting to like the green one better. The slightly darker background allows the text area to stand out a bit more. I like the way the site name is rendered on the 1st one better.

Good changes so far.

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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Michael.. Are you messing with my head

They both are pretty simular, so I'm just going to have to test which color converts the best

I like both, but something keeps pulling me towards the green a well..

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JFrost 16 years ago

Hi Dennis, I prefer the Green, #1
Many are now thinking green. Go with it.
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Yes.. I believe I will..

Once I launch it an the traffic starts coming I will split test to see which one converts better..

I added a handwriting font image preheadline at the top.. I think it adds to it a little bit?

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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Thanks Vince,

That means a lot coming from you

I really appreciate al the comments and help the warriors provide!

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Chris Dolan 16 years ago

I liked No2 best.

Thanks for sharing the designs.

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sexydirk 16 years ago

Definately the first one. Color says alot, and the first one spoke to me through color.
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Thanks sexydirk

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scottwood1986 16 years ago

I like the first one. Like someone else said, blue is done to death a bit! :-)
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ragnartm 16 years ago

liked the second one but hey, blue is my favorite color, but the parted words in the sub headline is just ugly to me.
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Parted words?

What do you mean by that?

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- Jose Delgado 16 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Dennis Cheesman
  
  Parted words?
  
  What do you mean by that?
  
  Dennis
  
  con-quer-ing the com-pe-ti-tion.
  
  I have changed my mind, now I like both of them.
  The handwritten style looks better.
  
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lennelljones 16 years ago

Normally, my preference will be for anything blue (favorite color), but I would have to say that the green one catches my attention more in this case...
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snakez0r 16 years ago

My vote goes to the green design.

There's just something about it that grabs my attention.. the blue one seems dull to me, even though it does look quite professional
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ForumJoiner 16 years ago

I like both, but I like more #2 and here's why:
- The green on black, on #1, is a contrast too big for me
- The font used on #1, at the top, is very hard to read to me
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Dennis Cheesman 16 years ago

Hey all...

Thanks for all the comments.. It really does help

Anyone else haveing problems with the:

con-quer-ing the com-pe-ti-tion.

Or the handwritten font at the top?

Again, thanks for all the replies..

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