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Looking for opinions on this website design... (it's ready!)

airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I'm re-doing my site and wanted to know what you think of this:

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Thanks!

Jeremy image

PS- If anyone is offended by this and thinks it doesn't belong here, politely tell me and I'll delete the thread image
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  • CoinAddictCoinAddict Posts: 5,571 ✭
    I like it, Jeremy. It looks very classy.image
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  • BustmanBustman Posts: 1,911 ✭
    Looks good so far. Classy.
  • XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    Looks good. How about an "about me" section? I always like it when a website has that.


    image
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Make the coin and logo stand out more in the upper left. too monochromatic.
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  • prooflikeprooflike Posts: 3,879 ✭✭
    Looks nice! Who is the "our?"
    image
  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,339 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You do such great work with images. Why not show more coins on your homepage?image
    Larry

  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,375 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>You do such great work with images. Why not show more coins on your homepage?image >>

    "See Our Work" image I was going for a non-cluttered homepage... there could potentially be another image within the text area. Remember, the border will be on every page.



    << <i>Who is the "our?" >>

    Sounds more professional image
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  • NeptuneNeptune Posts: 2,221
    Nice design - however I agree - your work is 'hiding'. You could possibly change the text to another color to make it stand out more ...... possibly aquamarine?

    On your logo and coins ....... they also need to stand out more ..... kind of like the main course (just from a graphic designer's input).
    Your name/your logo is of UTMOST importance - make it unforgettable!

    great job!
  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,375 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Make the coin and logo stand out more in the upper left. too monochromatic. >>

    I beefed up the brightness/contrast a bit--like this better?
    image



    << <i>Who is the "our?" >>

    Changed image



    << <i>Looks good. How about an "about me" section? I always like it when a website has that. >>

    Good idea! image

    Thanks guys!

    Jeremy image
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  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree, classy, but maybe a little to monochomatic ... a couple of colorful coins on the front cover page might be in order ... hope this goes well for you image

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  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    I love the design and warm feel of that layout Jeremy.
    Paul <> altered surfaces <> CoinGallery.org
  • KlectorKidKlectorKid Posts: 3,723 ✭
    Personally, I would add a stroke to the letters to make them more bold and noticable. I would keep our btw, looks more proffesional IMO, makes you look bigger. Otherwise the site looks pretty good.
    image
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Too dark,needs lighter colors.AS Neptune said.
    Al
  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For those wanting other coins... here's the first I tried:

    image
    image

    Any other suggestions on coins to use up there? Toned, untoned?

    Thanks!

    Jeremy
    JK Coin Photography - eBay Consignments | High Quality Photos | LOW Prices | 20% of Consignment Proceeds Go to Pancreatic Cancer Research
  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭


    << <i>For those wanting other coins... here's the first I tried:

    image
    image

    Any other suggestions on coins to use up there? Toned, untoned?

    Thanks!

    Jeremy >>



    The top one makes it hard to read your logo. I like the bottom one. It's easier to read and your logo stands out more. Your logo needs to be just a bit bigger. ....for whatever my opinion is worth.
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  • NeptuneNeptune Posts: 2,221
    That "first" one looks good too .... adds a little color ...

    show your wings! (increase contrast)

    image

  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,375 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Your logo needs to be just a bit bigger. ....for whatever my opinion is worth. >>

    It's worth a lot image

    image
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  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭
    image
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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome! Very classy, professional, and if it's possible- simply sophisticated!

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  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
    yep ... that's it image

    image

    “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”

    Todd - BHNC #242
  • CoinAddictCoinAddict Posts: 5,571 ✭
    I like the second with the gold coin and the fourth one with the tone but if I had to choose between the two I would go with the gold. I think when the make the logo bigger it it is kind of distracting. The smaller logo is alot classier IMHO.image
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  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    I likes it a lot.image
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    Camelotimage
  • stujoestujoe Posts: 1,510
    I like the toned and untoned coin logo the best and the copper/brownish area looks very classy. I don't like the page fade to black as much but it is obvious that you have more design talent that I do!
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  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    Looks dern cool, Jeremy! However,you might want to lend some brightness to the page. it appears a tad bit too dark.image
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  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    Very nice. I would change the font. The "J" in JK Photography could be mistaken for an "F."
  • maddogalemaddogale Posts: 859 ✭✭
    okay Jeremy, here is my 2-center worth, on the link for "See My Work" just shorten it to "My Work" anyone going to a webpage will see that is a link to examples of your work, of course they are going to see it. Sounds more confident in saying "My Work" as a presentation rather than "See My Work" which sounds like a request. JMHO, dude...otherwise, GREAT LAYOUT!! image
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  • rkfishrkfish Posts: 2,617 ✭✭✭
    Jeremy,

    Very nice layout and I also like the "warm" (as someone else pointed out) feeling the site gives with the first impression. You've got it going on !! Good job !!
    Steve

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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A belated thanks to everyone who posted after my last reply... after working through the night (well, really, really early this morning), I basically finished image

    JKCP image

    Again, my thanks for all of your suggestions!

    Jeremy
    JK Coin Photography - eBay Consignments | High Quality Photos | LOW Prices | 20% of Consignment Proceeds Go to Pancreatic Cancer Research
  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    First class layout, first class guy behind the layout. Best of luck.

    I know you will do well.
    There once was a place called
    Camelotimage
  • windwhispersintreeswindwhispersintrees Posts: 605 ✭✭✭
    Day late and a $1.98 short but.....

    Links on left side need font color with more contrast against background color.
    Thin stroke style font isn't very easy too read.
    You might also provide alternative text for your images and image map hotspots.

    You may find that many older folks may have difficulty with reading your site because of those issues.
    Also, try googling "w3c" and "section 508".....you'll get a lot of info on universal website design and links to free online checkers for ADA compliance.
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  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Looks good!

    image

    Tom

    Coin's for sale/trade.


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  • oldcameoproofsguyoldcameoproofsguy Posts: 3,174 ✭
    Jeremy,

    I checked out your sight. It is very nice. I hope that your imaging business does very well.imageimageimage
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    Nice clean design Jeremy.image
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • NeptuneNeptune Posts: 2,221
    Nice!!!!!!!! PM sent.
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  • shylockshylock Posts: 4,288 ✭✭✭
    As I already mentioned, I like the warm colors you chose Jeremy. My only minor suggestion would be making the text in "Welcome to JK..." white, and condense it a touch so it doesn't come so close to the coin. I really like how you let the coin be the only vibrant color on the page, which makes it catch our eye. Let your great photos provide the punch and keep everything else neutral -- either white, black or earth tones.
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    The last one looks the best so far. Bigger coins and logo are nice. The contrast of the coin colors to the rest of the color scheme makes them stand out nicely. Draws your eye to your logo better. I like the light colored lettering on the logo the best, compared to black. Looks goodimage
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  • MacCoinMacCoin Posts: 2,544 ✭✭
    why would you care what I think as long as you like it. you are a good designer and have good tast.
    image


    I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.

    Always looking for nice type coins

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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,375 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>why would you care what I think as long as you like it. you are a good designer and have good tast. >>

    Because everyone sees things differently--when I have a few people say the same thing, I go back and notice something I hadn't seen... that's why I am never the sole editor of any essay I write for school.

    Jeremy

    PS- These suggestions are great--thanks! image
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