Thread: major changes, need help, good,bad, or ugly!!

I have made major changes. I need to know if good, bad, or ugly!!!!

Thanks.

Ilike the site more than the first one. But I think that the google search bar is just an invitation to leave your site. Some of the questions might have been phrased differently. I might be wrong but I think it would have been better if you asked "Do you have an idea?" followed by "Is it exclusive to you?" or better "Do you have an exclusive idea?" Explaining exclusive makes the client look a little on the dull side.I would think that a customer would feel that you were more professional if you have the means to search things for them. I mean they know or should, where to find a search engine. Don't mean to harp on it but you asked.
I would also add your own definition of Venture Capital
so it doesn't look like you consulted a dictionary yourself.
This believe me is not mean spirited. It looks great,but like most (including and most of all me maybe) it needs a little work.

Hi David,

Agree with choco777, especially about the google search ( or at lest not on your first page anyway and maybe put it in your side bar area.)

Also the MAry Kay add at the bottom of first page had me wondering why is that even here on this site...does not seem to gel with it ( again not on your first page.

Also maybe a quote from a client to show what they thought of you...did I miss that...I didn't get to all the pages....

The Aquatect was pretty cool and good way to show you have clients and what you have done for another client...maybe they can give you a quote...

Hope that helps.

Looks better than the first time.
bzzz

Hi David
Think the site is great very clear easy reading agree with the above also you really need to look closely at your speling (now you would go ha he made a spelling mistake so why is he telling me) well if you think like that, your customers will too.
ie .....you should be YOUR (money makes money)
Hope this helps
Regards Alber

Great, I am all over them. I will have to make the adjustments tomorrow, but I will make the changes. keep them coming, please... I want to finish this site as soon as possible. Great comments.
thanks

Hi David,

Your site is looking good a couple of things stick out like a sore thumb to me tho...first is that sideways scroll .. you need to set your page widths ...if you follow the link below that will fix it and the other thing is ...the dark border to the left where your menu is ...its very hard to read as you have put a dark font on a dark background... hope this helps

Its looking better all the time... nice job ;o)

Hi David...You have been busy. I have to be honest in that I think you are getting away from the main focus on your site. You have added so many advertisers that I think it distracts from what you want to accomplish. I agree about the google search bar. I would put it somewhere other than your headers. I would still recommend having your navigation bars be the same on all your pages. Also, just a thought, but you have some links that I would have open in another window, so that any visitors don't accidently close your site when their not interested in where your link just sent them. I've done that on other sites and then gave up trying to find them again. I would also center your pages. I am still having a problem with the blue paper bill header. It really distracts from your GREAT logo. I really think you have a great concept here so I hope you can get your site to where you feel most comfortable with it.

I would refer to the many great suggestions made in the earlier thread, with these added.
The suggestions made earlier were all about the basics and would have made immediate impact (something I think you are reaching for now), and more importantly, might have set a pattern for you to have been developing all along. It's rather learning and understanding by doing, as opposed to performing a checklist drawn up by others....
But...that's my take on things as they are.

David,

Its 100% improved from the first time I viewed your site, but.... I still HATE that 1000 bill and I still think it takes up too much of your above the fold space that you could be using to get your customer to information faster. I think the header with your logo frog would serve you much better, save on space and give you a MUCH more professional appearance.

Karen

I am ready to changes again. Every point makes sense. I end up doing it so many times these things don’t stick out anymore. Great advice though. I wish more people can get in so I only need to change it one more time. Thanks keep em coming.
David

Originally Posted by Vasili

I would refer to the many great suggestions made in the earlier thread, with these added.
The suggestions made earlier were all about the basics and would have made immediate impact (something I think you are reaching for now), and more importantly, might have set a pattern for you to have been developing all along. It's rather learning and understanding by doing, as opposed to performing a checklist drawn up by others....
But...that's my take on things as they are.

Please! Consider the following....

Take fifteen minutes to print out this thread and your earlier one, and another 15 minutes to actually make a list of all the points you feel are worth addressing. Include the suggestions offered by email.
Sit back and pore over them again until you see a pattern emerging (a theme) from within your original intention.
Then...simply make each change one at a time, checking them off as you go.
You will be surprised at what a difference this 1/2 hour of planning will make in your site.
Keep in mind the subtle comments made by more than 4 peers that you seem to have a website that is rather unclear of it's intent: are you soliciting "projects" as a clearinghouse for other's ideas, or are you trying to sell your impressively patented product? In either case, you need to have a *****ly designed (professional looking) website to generate the credibility you purport.

"Your Success is Our Success!"

Thanks, I plan on sitting down this weekend and addressing as much stuff as possible. I need to find a new background; the dollar is hard to align. I see the point there. I wish I could get more feedback and tackle them all at once. I still have two days. Keep 'em coming.
Thanks,

(I'll be working probably around 36 hours Saturday and Sunday on purely website stuff myself, if you could use some help...)

Hi **,

I would as someone said take off that dollar bill ..it just looks like it doesnt belong also set your page guides, people dont like having to scroll sideways ...these 2 things in my opinion would greatly improve the look of your site ...hope that helps :o)

Hi
Its improved from the first time I view it. But your 1000 bill is not to professonal looking. Your website represent you.

I am stuck! I have removed the bill backround..... I am stuck trying to figure out what to do for a common backround. Any ideas?
David

Still working. I am having problems finding a background. Any ideas?
David

Does anyone use backgrounds other than Voda? Have they been easy to install?
David

Stuck..... I have not posted because I am taking an ebusiness class. I stopped working on my changes. I will finish and share some of the resources I am studying. I will be back in a week with helpful hints. please add to this thread I am still looking for ideas. thank You, David

Originally Posted by Lgddesign01

Does anyone use backgrounds other than Voda? Have they been easy to install?
David

That little thing that says "image" when you are asked to select a background allows you to use whatever you want....pictures, images (Graphics), even tiles and textures from MS Publisher, if need be!


I still think your site would be better served if split into two separate ones: one for your "product" and another for your "services"...as it is now, neither one is presented clearly or credibly.....

IMO: In My Opinion

I have not had much time to do anything over the past few months. I have been making small changes here and there. I finally got some time and added everyone’s suggestions. Please take a look and tell me what you think. The bill is gone.... I have only changed the home page. The rest will follow once I narrow a background. Don’t be nice, let me have it!!!!!!!!
Thanks, David

Hey!

I love your logo, it's clean, simple and attractive. The only thing is ... the fact that everything is gradient. It makes it look cheap, maybe consider making it a solid color or the gradient less visible.

That's what I think.

Hi,
Lot of changes looks better, agre with above on the color and the gradient effect. Nothing wrong with all white, not that that is what I suggest you do. Still stand by last statements about the Venture capitol definition and new resources, it is just me, but I got turned off immediately with the get rich quick and "the Donald", stick closer to the invention aspect. Commerce Department has tons of new products and ads from people looking for investors, maybe ads there? You ar on the right track and you reach your goal sooner or later. Good luck.

Thanks, working on it right now. I am changing from Comcast to Verizon. I will loose service for a day or two, but I am working it. Thanks again.

Just returned. It took forever for verizon to get my internet running again. I agree with the gradient effect needs to go. I am still looking for alternative backgrounds. I don’t like the site this way. Please, keep sending feedback.
Thank you,
David

Hi David! I've been away for awhile, busy starting a new business. Looked at your site! WOW! I really like it a lot better than your old one. I see you got rid of the dollar bill (good move). I'll have to get back to it and look at it closer, but just popping in to say hi and give you my first impression! Keep up the Great work!

Hi David,

First thing I noticed was the site is a little wide. Second thing I noticed was that I have been staring at my screen all day doing final tweaks to my site so my eyes are red and sore. With that said I found the font style and in some places (like your address details) I found it a bit small. On a screen I prefer an arial or verdana style, but thats just me.

Your heading
INVENTORS, WANT RESOURCES?
HAVE A GREAT INVENTION OR IDEA?
All capitals is less inviding to the eye and scientifically proven to be less retained. Maybe try:

Iventors: Do You Want Great Resources?
Have You Got A Great Invention or Idea?
This also shows you are thinking about the reader. Just some thoughts.

Cheers

Oops I also noticed you have free underlined at the bottom of the first page. It looks like a link - I clicked on it

Oh I also something strange in this line. If each person has $100K then a group of them should have more than $100K
Angel investors are perceived of as "filling the gap" between the financing provided by family and friends and venture capitalists. Individual angel investors typically invest up to $100,000, but it is common for angels to operate as (a group of angel investors), which raises their potential investment upwards of $100,000.

Thanks mike.
I agree with the font. I looked at your revision and it is easier on the eyes. I am still looking for something more catching. I don’t have a lot of time to do research. I will have more time once football is over. I coach Pop Warner. I like your suggestions and I will be adding them. Thanks again and if you see any more I will be looking forward to hearing your views.
David

Thanks Cindy,
Everyone hated that dam bill. I did not find it to appealing either. It was something I threw in for the interim. That’s for the comments.
David

Update. I am still looking for suggestions. I have not made any changes yet. I have two weeks left for football. My time is voluntary and for the kids. I am working one last fundraiser for the organization. Once I am done I will implement the changes. I appreciate everyone taking the time to review my site. If anyone is interested in the fundraiser it is on edealwarehouse.com. Thanks Dave.

Your prayers are welcome, the playoffs start next week.

I have changed some pages. please give me some feedback before I change anymore.
Thank You,
David

Made some changes today. Please coment before I make more.
Thanks, David

Hi David: Just getting back from being out of town. You know, the big thing I really don't like is all of the differernt font styles you have going on on your home page. I would really like to see one style used and maybe 1 or 2 sizes. The other thing I would do, is have a links page and put the Mary Kay link on that, since I don't think it really has anything to do with your services, does it? I know you like the google thing going on, but I still think it distracts from your site. But that's up to you. Also you may want to consider reducing the amount of white space in your text boxes on the home page, as you can barely see your background. Sorry to have so many suggestions, but I just think your home page is to busy. Keep up the good work. I know you have spent a lot of time on this site.

David,

I still have a few questions of cohesiveness about what you are doing. I think you need to categorize them better on your navigation, and I think your home page needs to be more of an introduction to your services. Confused? Well so am I in a sense... the page you land on is about promoting your ideas etc, but when i click on one of the navigation, as I am not linked in your narative to this service, Im taken off into something else... building pet blocks of some sort, and no buy button.. but its a product. Then your about us is at the top, and Im not sure why? It should be down there by privacy policy etc, except that it appeared to be selling your designs... but was incomplete. Also it was on a totally different template. In my confusion I was totally tempted to click your google ads in order to save my un-coffee'd brain! I didnt click thru the rest. Each page has improved greatly since I first viewed them, but I still cant help wondering if maybe some of these themes shouldnt be developed into their own sites and then referred to as necessary??? I was scared to click affiliates, because I wasnt sure what can of worms would pop out .. and I cant do worms before coffee! Just kidding! You have improved alot, I dont mean to be the downer, Im still NOT getting it tho!

Karen