To change or not to change

matrixxxxxx1 · #1 05-04-2007, 09:59 PM

Hiya all

I'm thinking of changing my site layout. I wouldn't mind some opinions on some of the templates I've come up with.

Current site is here
I'm thinking of changing to one of these below.

1
2
3

I'm trying for a clean professional look. whatcha guys think.

Danny Canada · #2 05-04-2007, 10:06 PM

Go with #2 and a nice color of blue or something to make it stand out!

Good luck!

Danny

AmaDee · #3 05-04-2007, 10:08 PM

Somebody's been very busy...Hmmmm. Let's see. I will vote for change in favor of the 1st link. It has more of what you are striving for. It's clean, simple, and it works. I wish you the best with it.

Collectors-info · #4 05-04-2007, 10:11 PM

In order of preference 2/3/1 Like the style, but not keen on the grey.

matrixxxxxx1 · #5 05-04-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Canada

Go with #2 and a nice color of blue or something to make it stand out!

Good luck!

Danny

Thnx for the tip Danny

My second choice as far as colors would be sky blue.

matrixxxxxx1 · #6 05-04-2007, 10:25 PM

Somebody's been very busy...Hmmmm. Let's see. I will vote for change in favor of the 1st link. It has more of what you are striving for. It's clean, simple, and it works. I wish you the best with it.

Thnx AmaDee

This one was one of the easier ones to make.

Thnx Chris

Number 2 is actually a template from BV. You and Danny like this one but both of you guys are not keen on the color. I guess I have to take that into consideration.

egar50 · #7 05-04-2007, 10:56 PM

I`m no expert but no1 looks the best to me with maybe a small amount of colour added somewhere,a break from all white

www.thesoftwarebay.com

matrixxxxxx1 · #8 05-04-2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egar50

I`m no expert but no1 looks the best to me with maybe a small amount of colour added somewhere,a break from all white

www.thesoftwarebay.com

Thank you for the feedback egar

Vasili · #9 05-06-2007, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matrixxxxxx1

Thnx for the tip Danny

My second choice as far as colors would be sky blue.

Keep your product in line with the presentation: flooring, carpet, woods, tile......as with all interior design, keep it natural if not neutral.

A taupe, or light sand color would allow your own pix and product the contrasting backgrounds and context to pop without being startling to viewers' eyes.....(the same principle is used for other types of sites with predominantly grey tones, but that would be too weak for your purposes, too corporate for your theme).
Blues are used for "outside" themes, and darker blues definitely "skys****er" corporate. Greys, blacks, browns, and darker greens are "professional" colors.

Template 2 (the one with radiused edges, is it?) when re-colored as suggested, would serve your purposes best (with a white or very slightly off-white background).
Again, let the simplicity be nothing more than the abscence of "fluff" and the intelligence of your site be reinforced by the focus on the natural presentation of your very purpose.

* Customers should not have to battle the subliminal "transference" of color from your site to "frame" your product as they envision it in their enviornment.
When in doubt, check out your competition: the only time you will see a departure from the color guidelines is when they are compelled to retain a color scheme chosen long before "branding" on the net was considered!

Andy128 · #10 05-06-2007, 03:51 PM

I like #1. Simple. Clean. Has some pics to grab attention but not too many. I think of all of them- #1 presents as most professional.

Good job.

Andy

matrixxxxxx1 · #11 05-06-2007, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vasili

Keep your product in line with the presentation: flooring, carpet, woods, tile......as with all interior design, keep it natural if not neutral.

A taupe, or light sand color would allow your own pix and product the contrasting backgrounds and context to pop without being startling to viewers' eyes.....(the same principle is used for other types of sites with predominantly grey tones, but that would be too weak for your purposes, too corporate for your theme).
Blues are used for "outside" themes, and darker blues definitely "skys****er" corporate. Greys, blacks, browns, and darker greens are "professional" colors.

Template 2 (the one with radiused edges, is it?) when re-colored as suggested, would serve your purposes best (with a white or very slightly off-white background).
Again, let the simplicity be nothing more than the abscence of "fluff" and the intelligence of your site be reinforced by the focus on the natural presentation of your very purpose.

* Customers should not have to battle the subliminal "transference" of color from your site to "frame" your product as they envision it in their enviornment.
When in doubt, check out your competition: the only time you will see a departure from the color guidelines is when they are compelled to retain a color scheme chosen long before "branding" on the net was considered!

Thank you for the valuable input.

matrixxxxxx1 · #12 05-06-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy128

I like #1. Simple. Clean. Has some pics to grab attention but not too many. I think of all of them- #1 presents as most professional.

Good job.

Andy

Thnx Andy. Your feedback is always appreciated.

larazovich · #13 05-06-2007, 04:08 PM

I like #1. BUt the font seems sorta tiny, at least for my tired eyes.
Otherwise, I like it.

matrixxxxxx1 · #14 05-07-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by larazovich

I like #1. BUt the font seems sorta tiny, at least for my tired eyes.
Otherwise, I like it.

Thnx for your input larazovich. I think I may work on yet another one. The site is effective right now, but like everyone else, I'm always trying to get more effectiveness out of it.

SAman · #15 05-07-2007, 05:47 PM

Hey Mike,
I like #1, with a light tan background, and a border around the pictures they would stand out, I am just not a fan of stark white and gray.
You are doing nice work though.

matrixxxxxx1 · #16 05-07-2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAman

Hey Mike,
I like #1, with a light tan background, and a border around the pictures they would stand out, I am just not a fan of stark white and gray.
You are doing nice work though.

Thnx SAman. Appreciate your feedback.
______________________________________________

I made one more template.

Template 4

Better or Worse???
Only thing I'm not too sure about are the top link coloring.

Patience · #17 05-08-2007, 04:20 AM

#4 gets my vote. If I'm shopping for flooring, I want to see samples and that's what you've provided. I like that.

As Liz said, enlarge the font. I would also enlarge your logo. Best of luck with it.

aconstas1 · #18 05-08-2007, 04:30 PM

I liked #1. It's easy on the eyes, has a clean professional look, and has the added pictures which add to the color scheme and are attention grabbers for your visitors.

matrixxxxxx1 · #19 05-08-2007, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Patience

#4 gets my vote. If I'm shopping for flooring, I want to see samples and that's what you've provided. I like that.

As Liz said, enlarge the font. I would also enlarge your logo. Best of luck with it.

Thnx for your feedback Vicki.

matrixxxxxx1 · #20 05-08-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aconstas1

I liked #1. It's easy on the eyes, has a clean professional look, and has the added pictures which add to the color scheme and are attention grabbers for your visitors.

Thnx for the feedback Alex.
Number 1 (the simplest one) seems to be the most popular on this thread.

Momus · #21 05-08-2007, 09:51 PM

I also prefer the layout of #1. I personally think it's great to have the product images on the main page.

Cornuto · #22 05-09-2007, 05:45 AM

Absolutely number 1. I would do few minor changes which I know are never that minor. But still considering where your customers are coming from - they usually want too see - feel. Mainly they are not necessary used to even using computer. (I've got a friend in this area back in Finland so I know a little bit).
If these people find your website, they will appriciate the feeling that they came to the right place. Few minor flaws really dont matter since the site is really looking good, simple and clear with the links with tile samples on the front page and everything else. And by "they" I simply mean engineers, farmers, house wifes, truckers, blummers and some rich guys who never have time.
Absolutely number 1.

matrixxxxxx1 · #23 05-09-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Momus

I also prefer the layout of #1. I personally think it's great to have the product images on the main page.

Thnx for your feedback Greg. Number one is defintley getting lots of votes.

matrixxxxxx1 · #24 05-09-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornuto

Absolutely number 1. I would do few minor changes which I know are never that minor. But still considering where your customers are coming from - they usually want too see - feel. Mainly they are not necessary used to even using computer. (I've got a friend in this area back in Finland so I know a little bit).
If these people find your website, they will appriciate the feeling that they came to the right place. Few minor flaws really dont matter since the site is really looking good, simple and clear with the links with tile samples on the front page and everything else. And by "they" I simply mean engineers, farmers, house wifes, truckers, blummers and some rich guys who never have time.
Absolutely number 1.

Wow Conuto. Awsome feedback. Thank you very much.
Did you catch template number 4 down below? I'm starting to lean to 1 and 4 myself. I havent decided yet. Once I do. I have over 30 pages to change.

SAman · #25 05-09-2007, 07:34 PM

I really like four now. The look is easy on the eyes, and works from my perspective. I don't know if it's the font type, or the size, but alot of the text looks jagged, or something, and a liitle hard to read. Just my old eyes maybe. LOL

matrixxxxxx1 · #26 05-09-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAman

I really like four now. The look is easy on the eyes, and works from my perspective. I don't know if it's the font type, or the size, but alot of the text looks jagged, or something, and a liitle hard to read. Just my old eyes maybe. LOL

Thnx Mike

You're right the font, it's a bit smudgy. If I go with 4, I will be changing it from Arial to Times New Roman and a hint bigger....something easy on the eyes.
I changed it to a hint of brown for now. Have a look

Marincky · #27 06-01-2007, 06:09 PM

How can I say this in a way that you will take my point of view seriously........?

ONE
1
UNO
NUMBER ONE!!!!

proactivator · #28 06-01-2007, 06:21 PM

Hi,
The green of no 4 compliments the colours and tones of flooring sample images very well.

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