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New Graphic Design Website

by Tina M. Rideout
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Hey everyone pretty excited about my new venture.

Would like some serious comments suggestions about my site set up.

Thanks in advance

Tina
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  • Profile picture of the author Evan-M
    Originally Posted by Tina M. Rideout View Post

    Hey everyone pretty excited about my new venture.

    Would like some serious comments suggestions about my site set up.

    Thanks in advance

    Tina

    looks pretty good, but if your advertising websites, you shouldn't be using a service the clients could use for free them-self (weebly)
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      Eveyone needs to get started somewhere. me included.........

      I pay for the service.........which I find to be way more reliable than a lot of hosting services I have tried in the past.

      Thanks for the comment tho........
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        Plus my site caters more to logos - business needs........the website design is just an added feature.................
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    Hi Tina -

    Nice design

    Only problem point I noticed was in size of the header image graphic. I like the design but the size of that graphic means the samples on pages don't show above the fold.

    I was looking at the "buy now designs" using the drop down menu and went through several of the pages before I realized I wasn't scrolling down far enough to see the samples. The height of the graphic on the top of pages and the spacing of the text description lead to "request a design" showing as the last line on the screen and some visitors might miss the samples.

    I wondered it that colorful graphic would not work better as a vertical design going down the right hand side of the page rather than across the top as it's placed now.

    Just a thought. Nice site!

    kay
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  • Profile picture of the author Evan-M
    ohh, sorry I re-read my comment, and I think I came off a little too strong. like I said, I really like the design and colors .

    one thing I would change is the image of the ( pencils? ) on the top looks a little fuzzy.

    just need to sharpen the image up a bit ( looks as if it was a little smaller than the size its being used for) which is fine on most ares of the site, but in the header you want the image to be really crisp/

    I would also only have that graphic on the home page, as it pushes everything below the fold on other pages.

    the rest of the site looks great. ( also love some of your logo designs )
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      Hey Kay...........long time no see..............

      Thanks guys............I have a 23 inch screen so everything is pretty vibrant on my end..........smile...............will work on the size and header thanks a ton both of you

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        Okay reworked the size of the pencils.............made some changes to how the buy now pages are arranged.............

        Thanks again
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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          Hey Tina -

          Looks better - can you reduce the size of the black space below the graphic? On my monitor that blank black area is as big as the graphic design header.

          That's "valuable real estate" sitting there near the top so you don't want too much blank space.

          I like the samples and the way you've put the site together. You go, girl.

          kay
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  • Profile picture of the author BrainDance
    If I were you I would design a logo for myself, if you business is design, then typing some text in a template doesn't show off your skills,
    • that header with the pencils is taking up too much space, it should be removed and replaced with a company logo and/or useful information
    • you don't post your rates or range of rates
    • You don't mention what the client is actually getting with each option
    • Perhaps say you offer totally custom work as well as semi-custom using pre-designed templates. it needs to be much more clearer
    • I am always wary of anyone who doesnt state rates of any kind, even if they state: starting at 27.00 or something
    • contact info needs it's own main link, not as a sublink of 'home'
    • do you have a portfolio of custom client work, if so it needs to be there
    • you charge 79 for a clipart template for a business card, how is the card delivered, what does the client get, how long does it take, where are the 'logo' choices
    viewing from a buyers perspective, basic information seems to be lacking
    hope this helps somewhat!
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    • Profile picture of the author Tina M. Rideout
      First thanks for the suggestions

      I really like the pencils, so have shrunk the images.............

      Secondly...............the business card is clearly an example............ plus I would challenge you to find the current logo anywhere.......my design btw.

      Thirdly...........the prices are clearly outlined...........the options are outlined.... files, options etc, etc............

      Pricing..........well in my experience it really depends on whether the customer prefers a pre-made logo which is sold many times over or a customized exclusive one which has to be reworked several times................. if my customer likes a particular design on the site...........new ones for example and it has not been sold......I will take it off the site and never resell it again.......

      When it comes to design..........communication is the number one factor...........so no I will not place prices for customized designs on my site.

      Kay thanks for suggestions and encouragement...........new site new fun for sure...................
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