New Website For Review

PlayItByBeer · #1 09-26-2007, 06:41 AM

I've started a new website for myself and would appreciated your comments on the layout, look and feel of the home page. www.capebackpackers.com
(Not all of the links are active yet)

Cheers,

Collectors-info · #2 09-26-2007, 07:29 AM

Got to be one of the best i have seen yet. Your doing a great job on the graphics. The only pain which is not your fault is viewing in FF. Got quite a bit of over lap on the text. I can see your trying to get the<h1> tag in & doing it via 2 input boxes. I know its a pain, but might have to make a bit more space & do it something like below. & pop it in an html box.
Just an idea.
But on the good side the page is brilliant.

<h1><font style="font-size:16px" color="#39321E" face="Arial"><b>THE TRAVEL GUIDE TO BACKPACKING SOUTH AFRICA</b></font></h1>
<font style="font-size:16px" color="#39321E" face="Arial">South Africa is fast becoming the destination of choice to global backpackers and adventure seekers, with plenty on offer for these new age independent travelers. Cape Backpackers features South Africa backpacker’s accommodation, adventure activities, travel information and tours. The Cape is the jewel of Africa and a tourist paradise incorporating wildlife, mountains, endless beaches, beautiful wine routes and an assortment of cultural heritage. From the untouched beaches, numerous harbours and waterfronts to the rugged unspoiled wilderness of the interior, the natural beauty of the Cape has something on offer for everyone.
The <b>BAS BUS</b> hop on hop off backpackers bus service is a convenient, flexible and safe way to see South Africa. Travelers can hop on and off the bus as often as they like along the route: Cape Town, .
Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Mossel Bay, Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, St Fransis Bay, Storms River, Jeffereys Bay, Port Elizabeth, Addo, Port Alfred, East London, Chinsa and Coffee Bay.</b></font></h1>

philipc9635 · #3 09-26-2007, 08:25 AM

Hey your site looks fantastic and all appears okay in IE.

When I scroll over the head of the Bird on the right hand side my arrow turns into a link hand but there is no link.????

Some of your pages aren't loading but you may still be working on these.

Great Graphics as Chris mentioned.

TWO CATS · #4 09-26-2007, 09:19 AM

Hi
Looks terrific .the link on the birds head is a link to the home page it's a .html link .You may want to check that .What a beautiful site
Two Cats
www.magicpallete.com

PlayItByBeer · #5 09-26-2007, 02:13 PM

Hi all,

Thanks for the birds heads up, it should not have been a link.
Chris, I'll rethink the FF overlapping.

Thank You,

PlayItByBeer · #6 09-26-2007, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philipc9635

Hey your site looks fantastic and all appears okay in IE.

When I scroll over the head of the Bird on the right hand side my arrow turns into a link hand but there is no link.????

Some of your pages aren't loading but you may still be working on these.

Great Graphics as Chris mentioned.

Hi Philip,

I was holding back on some of the "missing pages" until I was happy with the home page, hopefully later today or tommorrow.

Cheers,

tyson · #7 09-26-2007, 06:10 PM

Fantastic, your work with graphics is extordinary!

http://www.tysoneducationalsystems.com/

WSBlue · #8 09-26-2007, 06:18 PM

Everthing LOOKS very nice and clean. Great Job.

Dave Anders · #9 09-26-2007, 07:18 PM

nice work. makes me rethink my whole plan. didnt realize there is so much we can do

PlayItByBeer · #10 09-26-2007, 08:21 PM

Hi Dave,

Glad you enjoyed the site.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Anders

nice work. makes me rethink my whole plan. didnt realize there is so much we can do

What we can be achieved with BV is endless...
Cheers,

McBuff · #11 09-26-2007, 09:31 PM

Very tastefully done! I love the earth tones and I think they are perfect for what the site is offering. 5 stars!

mwalsh62 · #12 09-26-2007, 11:45 PM

I love it! I wish I could afford the trip! Keep up the great work!

PlayItByBeer · #13 09-27-2007, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwalsh62

I love it! I wish I could afford the trip! Keep up the great work!

Thanks Mike,
With the strength of the '$' against our currency, the only thing most Americans can't afford is 'the time'. LOL
Cheers,

Tom vR · #14 09-27-2007, 12:36 AM

Hi Andrew,

Brilliant my man. Nice tone, fantastic graphics, nice everything. You are an inspiration for many designers. All good things come from PE.
Keep up the good work.

PlayItByBeer · #15 09-27-2007, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom vR

Hi Andrew,

Brilliant my man. Nice tone, fantastic graphics, nice everything. You are an inspiration for many designers. All good things come from PE.
Keep up the good work.

Hi Tommy,

Was that a compliment from a vaalie? Buy a donkey LOL
I always have the most fun on my own sites (I'm sure everyone finds it the same)
Thanks,

Tom vR · #16 09-27-2007, 01:09 AM

I will never be a vaalie my friend. Born in and grew up in the EC.
PS. The Cheetahs now wants to play 13 men against the Blue Bulls in an attempt to do better than the Sharks with their 14. Just a petty we do not have a real rugby team in the esatern cape. Elephants can't play rugby....

Question: Do you take your own photos, or do you search for them?