New Website For Review

[PlayItByBeer]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Fantastic, your work with graphics is extordinary!

http://www.tysoneducationalsystems.com/

[WSBlue]

Everthing LOOKS very nice and clean. Great Job.

[Dave Anders]

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

[PlayItByBeer]

Hi Dave,

Glad you enjoyed the site.

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]

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

[mwalsh62]

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

[PlayItByBeer]

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]

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]

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]

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?

[PlayItByBeer]

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?

My brother played for EP & Border (and now phyros classic boks) The animal photo's are all from my almost weekly trips to Addo Park (I love the area, so it's laptop, toothbrush and camera) and the rest, if any are from www.sxc.hu I have plenty of animal photos of my trips on there (it's a royalty free photo site)

And to the rest of our American VH friends, South Africa plays USA on Sunday at the rugby world cup.

Cheers,

[WSBlue]

Everthing LOOKS very nice and clean. Great Job.

But your backpack not rugged enough for backpackers. (Too Clean)

[PlayItByBeer]

But your backpack not rugged enough for backpackers. (Too Clean)

Hi WSBlue,

It's a site to promote backpacking South Africa, so the visitors haven't hit rugged Africa and dirtied up their gear. (yet) LOL
'Come to Africa - Enjoy your stay - Leave only footprints'

"The Cape is the oldest part of South Africa, therefore the old style backpack"

Cheers,

[WSBlue]

Hi WSBlue,

It's a site to promote backpacking South Africa, so the visitors haven't hit rugged Africa and dirtied up their gear. (yet) LOL
'Come to Africa - Enjoy your stay - Leave only footprints'

"The Cape is the oldest part of South Africa, therefore the old style backpack"

Cheers,

Wish to be there soon. And you will be informed. Thank you.

[PlayItByBeer]

Wish to be there soon. And you will be informed. Thank you.

Give me a shout, closer to the time through any of the sites and I'll be your tour guide to Addo Elephant Park and surroundings.

Cheers,

[PlayItByBeer]

Hi Guy's & Girls,
The pages are starting to take shape, but seem to be growing in number but the hour. 'Stand back I don't know how big this thing gets' LOL
and I even haven't started on the accommodation listings.

Cheers,

[tyson]

Great website! Looking at your site and thinking over comments I have received from you and others, I'm thinking of redesigning my site. I like your choice of colors, I assume your heading was made in logo with two text overlays. How close am I? I'm playing with ideas. You are an inspiration!! Thanks!

http://www.tysoneducationalsystems.com/

[PlayItByBeer]

I assume your heading was made in logo with two text overlays. How close am I? I'm playing with ideas. You are an inspiration!! Thanks!

http://www.tysoneducationalsystems.com/

Hi Tyson,

The whole site was designed in photoshop, but I went for a clean and simple look which I'm sure you could get close to *******ting: by layering BV features, in conjuction with 'logo'.

Cheers,

[Tom vR]

My brother played for EP & Border (and now phyros classic boks) The animal photo's are all from my almost weekly trips to Addo Park (I love the area, so it's laptop, toothbrush and camera) and the rest, if any are from www.sxc.hu I have plenty of animal photos of my trips on there (it's a royalty free photo site)

And to the rest of our American VH friends, South Africa plays USA on Sunday at the rugby world cup.

Cheers,

Now how do I list all YOUR photos on this SXC site?

And shame man, what did we (the Boks) do to the USA? 64 - 15 !!! Ouch...

[PlayItByBeer]

Now how do I list all YOUR photos on this SXC site?

And shame man, what did we (the Boks) do to the USA? 64 - 15 !!! Ouch...

Hi Tommy,

Have a look at search by user "beerbeer" (yes I was born thirsty LOL)

Cheers,

[PlayItByBeer]

Sorry tommy,
It's advanced search>>photographer>>beerbeer
Cheers,

[Tom vR]

Thanks Thirsty Andrew,

Just had a look at your new site again. It's becoming huge now and better all the time. 2nd page of Travel information: personal taste, but I would swop the next and previous page button positions.

[karel]

Very, Very nice colours and design, one of those you look at and you just can't fault.

Top job, Well Done.

[Tom vR]

Nice photos on SXC. Thanks

[PlayItByBeer]

Very, Very nice colours and design, one of those you look at and you just can't fault.

Top job, Well Done.

Hi Karel,

Glad you enjoy.
The best thing about BV, is that each new site is more fun than the last.

Cheers

[PlayItByBeer]

Nice photos on SXC. Thanks

Those are pretty old, as I'm battling to find time to upload the new ones. To rub salt... I'm in Addo for a week, camera in hand. I'll be amongst the Elephants tomorrow am.

Cheers,

[nzbr]

How's things!?
Long time don't see you!
Another great site! Congrats!
Was wondering what should I do to place a kiwi (the NZ bird) on my page but in a way that would look like your backpack. I mean with all the effects - shadows,etc...And the bird's beak would go down all the way to the menu...etc..
How did you do it? .....go ALL BLACKS!

Cheers,

[PlayItByBeer]

How's things!?
Long time don't see you!
Another great site! Congrats!
Was wondering what should I do to place a kiwi (the NZ bird) on my page but in a way that would look like your backpack. I mean with all the effects - shadows,etc...And the bird's beak would go down all the way to the menu...etc..
How did you do it? .....go ALL BLACKS!

Cheers,

Good to hear from 'the kiwi tour spe******t'

Your tweeks are looking good on your site, I was on last week. Have you got a decent size pic to work with? I'll have a look at what i've got and post ASAP.

See the Kiwi's in the final...
Cheers,

[PlayItByBeer]

Was wondering what should I do to place a kiwi (the NZ bird) on my page but in a way that would look like your backpack. I mean with all the effects - shadows,etc...And the bird's beak would go down all the way to the menu...etc..
Cheers,

Hi NZBR,
I put something together for you (hope it's what you had in mind) I use photoshop to put all my sites together (template and design) and them move to BV. It's relatively basic in any design program to erase background and add shadows or glow.

Anyway here's your header, I sliced the salmon rectangle behind your nav buttons and added mouse over alt text and sliced the kiwi for protection (against right click savers) I'll email you the full version. www.capebackpackers.com/nzbr_example.html

If it's what you had in mind. Pull it into BV file>>new page>>from existing HTML>>remote (internet)>>URL as above

Enjoy,

[whiteshepherd]

still doing great work ... good to see you back again ...

[PlayItByBeer]

still doing great work ... good to see you back again ...

Good day mate,
Great to hear from the shepherds... Glad you enjoy.

Cheers,

[nzbr]

Hi Playitbybeer!

Can see you r on line now!
Have just sent you an email.
Forgot to tell you that I think it's better if the kiwi is facing right (beak to the right side - the way I sent you the picts). You know what I mean?
Cheers,

[Tom vR]

See the Kiwi's in the final...
Cheers,

Which final Andrew? hee hee... Sorry mates..

[PlayItByBeer]

Hi Tommy,

Crazy day of rugby with NZ and Aus out of the running. I have a feeling that the USA team will feature plenty of Ausies and Kiwi's next World Cup (and they'll come cheap) LOL

Cheers,

[Collectors-info]

Hi Andrew & hope you get this?, tried contacting you via you site but kept getting a fail on sending the form but not the reason for the fail. Do you have an email address i can contact you at about some work.

Thanks.


Chris.

[Tom vR]

Chris, I'll send him an email for you right now.

[Collectors-info]

Chris, I'll send him an email for you right now.

Thanks Tom, you have mail at webmaster@frequentproperties.co.za

Cheers.

[Tom vR]

Hi Chris, done and you have email.

Cheers.

[Collectors-info]

Many thanks Tom. I will wait to hear. Ah! there is only a 2 hour diff on the time. Thought it was more than this.

[PlayItByBeer]

Thanks guy's

Tommy next time your in the Eastern Cape give me a shout, I owe you a couple of 'bitterly colds'. I tested the form and can't find fault (which site LOL)

Cheers,

[Tom vR]

Hi Andrew,

It a pleasure my friend. You need to ask Chris about that problematic form he experienced. Can't wait to see your new site for those guys in the Storms River....