Is this design good?

by downloadvyp

Posted: 17 years ago 44 replies

WEB DESIGN

hello
could you please see the design for my Software and Games Download website
what do you think?
thank you

#design #free games #free softwares #good #software download #windows software

Trey Walter 17 years ago
By and large I like the design. There are some things I'd change though:
- This header under the navigation bar is too long. (I'm talking about the line starting with "SECURE DOWNLOAD".) Try to shorten the text so that it doesn't wrap around.
- Your menu at the left looks strange when you hover over multi-line elements. Either change the image you're using or avoid using multi-liners.
Hope this helps.

Trey
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- psweb 17 years ago
  
  hiya,
  
  I would change a few area's of the design,
  
  1-The large blue footer area, I think it is too large and distracts from what matters, I imagine you have done this for SEO purposes, although I would recomend it still needs to look friendly to the user. As a user none of that would benefit me. If you are to keep the footer content perhaps make it less paddered so it makes best use of the space instead of a large gap on both the left and right.
  
  2- I would ensure that your site is cross browser compliant, for example the translate area on the left isn't aligned correctly with the rest of the left col content. (infact its not all visable in firefox3.5.7). (doesn't look like the css padding is working correctly)
  
  3. Also i would change the username and password area, because grey text on a black background is difficult to read.
  
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  Peter Nguyen 17 years ago
  
  errrm... for me a little bit of the site on the right hand side is cut off and theres no scroll bar to view it properly
  
  im using firefox on win xp pro sp3
  
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bilgaes 17 years ago

I like Coffeeinacup software. They have some free versions but the paid allows you to do the live editing on your site. Try out the free ones and see if it is to your taste. What may be one mans/womans goldmine may not be another's.
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downloadvyp 17 years ago

thank you all for this great reviews! you are the best.thanks again
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mikeevee 17 years ago

Most of it is good, but I dont like the headers. Its not clean enough. Remove the bar under the secondary navigation because its not clickable and looks confusing.
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jerome1111 17 years ago

I like the layout and design of the site especially the details. On contrary to some opinions on this thread, the large blue footer works for me!
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yeekhui 17 years ago

Originally Posted by downloadvyp

hello
could you please see the design for my "Software and Games Download" website
what do you think?
thank you

Wow... that is a big website... The webpage look clear...
But I think the bottom need some change...

Thanks.
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ingomkt 17 years ago

I like the layout. It just seems a little boring, so maybe add some images of people or quality seals at the top. I also know that a smiling person works well, since female faces get attention help to get people interested. The first impression is important since users will just click away from the site if it doesn't catch their eye.
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- SandyPeaks 17 years ago
  
  I'm using IE6.0 at present, and many of the graphics aren't loading. Not sure if it's just my outdated browser here. I find the images a little too large, and the text is too close with no margin in between.
  
  I, too, find the footer overwhelming, and the text being black on blue and centered is not easy to read. The header is a better size. I would change the header graphic to something which grabs attention - even an advertising banner - something to tell the user that you have what they're looking for!
  
  Good luck!
  
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devearoux 17 years ago

First of all the logo of your website needs change. I can't understand the text of the logo until i read the address bar.
Waoh, the footer is way too big. Shorten it by atleast 400% or more. The left links grey color is quite dark. You need to change it.
Layout is simple. I think its ok. Not bad. Overall nice work. But a little touch here and there and your website will be good.
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- mcook 17 years ago
  
  I think everyone else has made some good points. The only thing that I really don't like is the links in the sidebar on the left are indented way to far out. I guess that is just my opinion but it makes the page feel lop-sided.
  
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duncanb 17 years ago

I think your logo could be a lot better/cleverer.
People automatically judge a site/company by their logo.
They gain an impression of the company from this visual stimuli.
Especially in this industry!
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duncanb 17 years ago

I think your logo could be a lot better/cleverer.
People automatically judge a site/company by their logo.
They gain an impression of the company from this visual stimuli.
Especially in this industry!
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rtcj 17 years ago

I like the design and theme. Very interesting. Two Thumbs Up!
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Orlando Web Design 17 years ago

The site isn't bad but it's a little cluttered.

The nav section is good, your logo is ok.

The search box on the left isn't positioned correctly in Chrome (it's overlapping into the body content)

The log in section is hard to read.
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ngseosept 17 years ago

yes, I agree with Orlando it is cluttered.
Try to fit-on the screen some of the navigational
list on the left sight. It is overlapping on the FF browser.
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- downloadvyp 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by ngseosept
  
  yes, I agree with Orlando it is cluttered.
  Try to fit-on the screen some of the navigational
  list on the left sight. It is overlapping on the FF browser.
  
  i tried,but seems it does not work
  
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Alley 17 years ago

I like this design, it is good.
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- stellamary 17 years ago
  
  I like to manage the web design as possible as better one...if you have the enough time and mind....go at glance in site also take steps to contact me for the feedback.....I hope you will......
  
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Micheallatour 17 years ago

overall it's pretty good, I would advise you to re-make the
logo and put a scroll bar in, other than that you're golden
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Jason Scott 17 years ago

Very clean, great colors and structure... but very plain and flavorless for a gaming website.
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- downloadvyp 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Jason Scott
  
  Very clean, great colors and structure... but very plain and flavorless for a gaming website.
  
  thanks for the review. it's not a gamming website. it's a download website
  
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downloadvyp 17 years ago

Originally Posted by johnbass

overall it looks good, there are however a lot of things going on. The call to action could be more clearly displayed

what do you mean by "the call to action"

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TubongLugaw 17 years ago

Originally Posted by downloadvyp

hello
could you please see the design for my Software and Games Download website
what do you think?
thank you

is this Wordpress? What template didyou used..?
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- downloadvyp 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by TubongLugaw
  
  is this Wordpress? What template didyou used..?
  
  no,this is joomla
  
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kennethemery 17 years ago

I like the design too but the overall website does need some work. You are off to a great start though! Nice work
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Cruiser 17 years ago

I always scroll through a site to review it...and limit myself to 5 seconds. It's good but not grabbing my attention. Test test test I would say!
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- johnwalton 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Cruiser
  
  I always scroll through a site to review it...and limit myself to 5 seconds. It's good but not grabbing my attention. Test test test I would say!
  
  I agree, great site. Now its testing time: )
  
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  condra 17 years ago
  
  It looks too much like a blog to me. I usually prefer a home page to have lots of space and imagery.
  
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  downloadvyp 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by condra
  
  It looks too much like a blog to me. I usually prefer a home page to have lots of space and imagery.
  
  hmm yes,the main page it is a blog
  
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soniia21 17 years ago

I would move your "Menu 2" with the privacy policy etc. into your sidebar as the last box, to reduce your footer size.

Also, the first paragraph in your footer "We offer you..." I would remove and put into a link called "About Us" and put this at the top of your page in your header links.

...and VERY important: Move your subscription box further to the top, if not at the top of your sidebar! You should make it a priority to build your list of subscribers, you need to make sure that the opt-in form is above the fold i.e. your visitor should be able to see it a soon as they arrive on your page and not scroll down to find it. (don't let them find it, make it really easy for them to opt-in)

Hope this helps.
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- downloadvyp 17 years ago
  
  lots of great reviews.warriors ,you are the best! thanks again
  if there is someone who would like to add a review,this is still open
  
  Thanks
  
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supermail

17 years ago

Ive used that "infolinks" before - it make you hardly ANY CASH per click and it ends up frustrating your users... So it's really not worth it.

I recommend you remove it. Just my personal opinion :-)

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downloadvyp

17 years ago

Originally Posted by supermail

Ive used that "infolinks" before - it make you hardly ANY CASH per click and it ends up frustrating your users... So it's really not worth it.

I recommend you remove it. Just my personal opinion :-)

for me is making the most money.more then adsense
thanks

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thrilrich 17 years ago

Downloadvyp,

Well, I could do more to spice up the header and logo though. It's kind of norm header which I find it is not outstanding enough to capture attention.

The block of blue bg for the footer with the info below is a bit over emphasized as it is too contrasting. Unless that's objv, I suggestion u tone down the blue colors.

The gap between the each image and body content on your post shd preferably have space gap of 10 to 20 px. Now they are too close to be read comfortably for the eyes.

Other than that, all is good. : )
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- DC Marketing 17 years ago
  
  Looks good to me.
  
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- downloadvyp 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by ticketloot121
  
  can you show your design i want to comment this
  
  here is my site http://www.downloadvyp.com
  
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dinhquanghuy 17 years ago

I like the font you used ,but I feel this design lack of space . Why don't you try to apply a grid for yours
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zenaire 17 years ago

What more could I say...before entering into your post I have seen it on fire...Just one thing..its time to work harder to get a better ranking..
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- downloadvyp 17 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by zenaire
  
  What more could I say...before entering into your post I have seen it on fire...Just one thing..its time to work harder to get a better ranking..
  
  seen it on fire? what do you mean?
  thanks
  
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downloadvyp 17 years ago

Originally Posted by johnbass

Nice mate, keep it up

thank you
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