Thread: Website re-design, which do you prefer?

Hi Guys

I've been considering updating and refreshing the look of my website. I have a few different layout options that I would like your opinion on. Obviously I like them all and I'm having a hard time decidingwhich one to use; which is why I need your help. Some of the links and the Log In box aren't hooked up yet.

Could you please indicate your preference and perhaps a brief discussion as to why it appeals to you more than the others.

ORIGINAL WEBSITE:
www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/index.html


NEW DESIGN POSSIBILITIES
www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/new_index.html

www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/new_index2.html

www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/new_index3.html


Many thanks for your opinions.

Rowena

index 3 - just like the black and white look. also like the linking on the left side - very easy to understand what you want done.
good luck

No: 3 on the new ones. But think your original is the best.

The ORIGINAL site is The Best
cleaner, easier to read
May be can replace the banner from new_index2.html
Don't waste time create others

Hi Rowena,
maybe I'm a little biased but I too like the original best.....
(if it works don't fix it!!)
david

The original looks far more professional than the others - smaller font and definitely not black ( which I like on mine www.lonelyobject.com but not on a dental website -) the image of the girl is not appropriate either ( new index 2 ) - just a bit too much - the original website gives a better impression of a professional company - thats my 2 cents :)
good luck

Thank you everyone for your comments, it seems the general consensus is that the original website is the better.

I guess what I was trying to achieve is a bold statement in simplistic terms. I don't want to weigh down my website with flashy gimmicks and novelty items. What I hoped to achieve is to stand out from all the other websites in my field without the use of gawdy bright colours, they look really tacky.

Anyway, based on the opinion of the orginal website being the best, I have tried another alternative whilst retaining the "clean white" look of the first one.

www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/new_index5.html

Am I getting in closer with the above design and colour scheme?


Appreciate all of your opinions.

PS. I don't know if this will help, but here are some of my competitor websites for comparison.

http://www.tempfillings.com.au/index.htm

http://www.fprecruitment.com.au/

http://www.abdental.com.au/

http://www.contactpointdental.com/

Please review again, new options.


Sorry to bother you all again. I've come up with a few other ideas for design, pallette and content layout.

Option 1. www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/new_index5.html

Option 2. www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/new_index8.php

Option 3. www.thelinkdentalpersonnel.com/testpage.php

Please tell me what it is that you like or dislike about each page.

If you like the layout of one page, but prefer the colour scheme of the other, and the header of the third...then I can combine the best parts of each page.

I know I'm a pain in the butt asking for all this feedback but I am a perfectionist. Sorry

I think I am drawn to index3. I think I'd look to see some knashers and a picture of dentist so I am instantly in no doubt to what the site is about.