ladies i need your opinion

Disclaimer: not a female, but what the heck!

#5 is the one that catches your eyes and attention immediately. But I have to agree with sbucciarel... it gives the impression of a dating site. For "romance", I'd pick #6.

Also, since when has Jack been doing Jill in romance novels :confused:

An excellent point!


(Not that we ladies are ever so crass as to say things like this, of course, we are romantic and polite, remember )

Or if you're trying to attract guys, try "Jackie does Jill."


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I agree with all the comments above -- the name screams porn. For men. Angela has some good suggestions about how to change the perception.

I have to say #5 catches my eye the best. But also agree with everyone else that "does" doesn't do anything for me. lol

Based on nothing but design, #5 is the most eye-catching, but based on the image alone, I would assume it was a dating site.

I hope this is helpful:

While romance novels do contain sex, the emphasis is always on the romance, the dance, the attraction happening between the two people involved. I think that a name like Jack Does Jill would only work if the entire series was created specifically for hard-core stuff.

Harlequin's steamiest series go by "Blaze" & "Desire", both rather tame when compared to "Jack Does Jill".

I do think the concept is awesome, though.

Change the name of your site. In this day and age, women deserve better! They want to be cherished and loved . . . not "done."

If your site is about romance, the name is totally off-base and you'll only be attractive to the porn crowd.

I wouldn't be surprised your site gets banned at various search engines and ISPs simply for the name.

Steve

Sorry to come off like Captain Curmudgeon but you sure you are capable of writing a romance novel? Perhaps you are but you're getting off on the wrong foot.

If you're taking on this project because you own a jackdoesjill domain perhaps you should consider changing from traditional romance to light erotica.

Some guys just simply aren't wired to write about romance. If you feel you are then I would go with "Jack Loves Jill" and then put emphasis on a tagline like "A Novel You Will Fall Head Over Heels In Love With." OR "A Novel About Falling Head Over Heels In Love." For graphics I would depict Jack and Jill tumbling head over heals down the hill.

To get out on the far-side for a minute it could be argued that Jack didn't really fall down and break is crown, but that in falling hopelessly in love with Jill he, like all young men who fall in love, lost his head and Jill came tumbling (in love) after. The hill, wasn't a hill at all but the heightened feeling of exhilaration that accompanieds falling in love.

Sorry but I did say it was the far-side. I'm back not

If you're going to write about romance write about "love" not about "doing." The guys may like it but the ladies won't buy it.

Respectfully submitted,

Ernie Mitchell

Holy Euphemism, Batman!

Romance to a guy is take-out Chinese food with a woman who owns a boat. (Send picture of boat.)

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^^^ This.

I agree with the general consensus of views above.

3 and 5 are eye-catching. 6 is perhaps most suitable for the intended genre.

But it's hard even to consider them in the context of this name, which sounds as if it's going to be a porn site - nothing like "romance" at all!

Guess that depends on what type of romance novels you've been reading. :p lol

Ok, as for the artwork, it is all way too busy for logo material.

I also agree with the name of the site - kinda raunchy.

Before reading any other comments here, my eye was drawn to #5 - if that helps you in any way - but still it is a bit busy after looking at it too long. JMO

I don't like any of them but if I find a site that has great content I don't really care what their logo looks like.

However, of course I would never know what kind of content your site had because of the name (which I think you are saying you are changing?).

Check out some of the "chick lit" romances in the bookstores (like Rachel Gibson), just browse the shelves. Look at the cover designs, it might give you some ideas for a logo that would look a lot more modern and eye-catching than your current choices. Just a thought.

Number 2 for me, instantly drawn to it; looks slick and not over-cooked like some of the others.

Runners up, after looking a little longer are 6, 7 then 1 (though the dress in number one is too long and wide, looks more like a rain coat).

5 and 3 might look better within the context of the pages, but the colours clash and look a bit 80's.

Finally number 4, hate it. It looks like something my (70 yr old) mum might like.

Hope this helps

*looks at website jacksdoesjill.com*

Jack Does Jill.com Publishing House | Jack Does Jill Publishing House - Adult Erotic Fiction at It:

Hmm, heh