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Old 05-06-2007, 08:37 PM
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Default New Site Review

After my 'wildly funky' first site, please could you crit or comment on site N** www.addotours.com. This one is closer to the norm and pretty mild in comparison.

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Old 05-06-2007, 11:08 PM
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Nice site, Beer Dude. I like your images and how well put together the site looks. Great job!
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Old 05-06-2007, 11:33 PM
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Hi, nice looking site. There’s a nice element of comedy with some of the animal images.
Couple of picky bits to have a look at.
On the main menu, you have to search to find the link to the next page. IE: it’s underneath the text.
Not sure if I have missed something? But couldn’t see a home button once inside the site.
In the image gallery, if you want to browse the images by clicking on the thumbnails. When it get to a long image you loose this facility & have to keep swapping back to the other menu on the right.
But overall I like the feel & style of the site. Its not what you would expect for this type of site, but works really well.

Good luck.
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Old 05-06-2007, 11:46 PM
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Default Re: New Site Review

Hi Chris,

You are dead-on regarding the buttons (one of little problems you notice 5mins after uploading a site) tommorrows problem now...
The gallery needs to be steamlined as i've gone to flash in an attempt to reduce or stop "picture thieves". I appreciate the comments about the style and feel.

The folks at the office will laugh because we have a over used expression "think out side the box" which in our line of work quickly became "drink outside the box" and little i do is to the norm...

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Old 05-07-2007, 07:16 PM
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I like the site! I think you must be still working on it? On the Tours page the cards didn't fill in, and on a couple of other pages, seemed like some things were missing. I really like the pictures and the way you used them. My kind of site!!
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Old 05-07-2007, 11:07 PM
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Thanks Mike,

Yes, this site as per my 1st is for a mate and i'm waiting on the content for a page or two.

We are presently on a fishing Safari up the South Africa coast and i have been promised the content tomorrow while sitting around the fire, sipping on a cold one.

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Old 05-11-2007, 12:36 PM
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Default New Site + Changes for review

Thankyou to those who reviewed the site and offered feedback.

I have made the changes and would like to know what you think. www.addotours.com

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Old 05-11-2007, 03:17 PM
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PlayItByBeer...but don't play with my beer. hee hee

I think it looks fabulous! Especially like "Mr. G. Raffe".

The image of the elephant stepping out of the frame is wonderful.

It all looks perfect!
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Old 05-11-2007, 03:41 PM
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One of the best sites I have seen in awhile! keep up the great work
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Old 05-11-2007, 04:06 PM
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Hi PlayItByBeer,
I like your new design, I think your page is a little too big.
Some viewers have a small screen, so they will have to scroll a little bit, I think the message doesn't reach a potential customer if is distracted by searching for issues on a page or the loading is to slow etc.
I think you have plenty of room to re-size your page.
Also, a lot of people they keep their screen with the favorite option open, and the screen will be even smaller
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Old 05-11-2007, 04:55 PM
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Thanks guys and girls for all the comments so far.

If you are viewing this post, undecided if Blue Voda is the way forward.(as i was 2 months ago) GO FOR IT!!! If it can make a 'beer salesman" with almost zero web knowledge look alright, it will certainly work for you... and it's loads of fun being part of the BV family.

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Old 05-12-2007, 11:46 PM
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I thought the Zebra was going to stick it's head out of my monitor and kiss me! Awesome graphics and layout. I applaude you
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Old 05-12-2007, 11:59 PM
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A beautiful website and a wonderful job! Well done!
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Old 05-13-2007, 12:25 AM
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Thanks Amanda,

It has plenty to do with you guys (and girls) and the knowledge shared on this forum.

Cheers,
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Old 05-13-2007, 01:33 AM
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I love it!! I like the way you think outside the box. Your booking page is great with the hands, the elephant, G Raffe, etc. Great Job. I like this much better than your first one!
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Old 05-13-2007, 01:48 AM
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Thanks Cindy,

The funny thing is I also prefer www.addotours.com , which means one very big redesign (but that's the side i have the most fun with any way)

As soon as i've finished www.addobackpackers.com I'll get on to it, as my 1st site will always be my baby (a big baby)

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Old 05-13-2007, 02:04 AM
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Cindy,
I had to laugh at your 'pot hole...' tag line as it reminded me of a poster I designed to get some action on the state of some of the roads in the area... well they are busy with repairs!!!
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