rate my skin care website

**rezzy** · 05-08-2008, 10:09 AM

I creating a website for a lady running a skin care business. Please give me some tips for the website.

***The bottom link color scheme is still being worked out!!!***
I know the colors are not right there....

http://uniqueskincare.net/demo/

**davidshaw** · 05-08-2008, 10:30 AM

The design looks professional.

I would suggest making the text a bit more attractive to read, easily done by changing the font. there is alot of white and plain text, so would suggest using images to pad out the design and attract the reader in.

**rezzy** · 05-08-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by davidshaw

The design looks professional.

thank you! thats a great comment to hear...

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I would suggest making the text a bit more attractive to read

are you talking about the body text?

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there is alot of white and plain text, so would suggest using images to pad out the design and attract the reader in.

yea... i have had problems trying to get some pictures. thats my biggest problem right now..

**davidshaw** · 05-08-2008, 11:28 AM

Yeah the body text!

**TheGeekyOne** · 05-08-2008, 02:02 PM

Hey Rezzy,

First impression was, woo text in your face. Yeah the body text is too large. The page right now looks a little empty on the right but i imagine that is where the testimonials are going to go. Site does look relatively professional so thats a plus. Other then what i first mentioned great job.

Best Regards,

**rezzy** · 05-08-2008, 02:36 PM

yea.. most of its just placeholding... so once i get content, i can re-adjust and add images.

the best part is... its professional looking!

**Badshah** · 05-08-2008, 03:37 PM

looks simple and neat. I suggest you to reduce the font size of the body text. If possible, change the background color. I guess it will give a better look.

**rezzy** · 05-08-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Badshah

If possible, change the background color. I guess it will give a better look.

i totally agree, what color should i use? i have been trying to find a good color.

**markstephan** · 05-09-2008, 01:40 AM

1. The animated banner is not matching with the color theme of your website.
2. Bottom links are not visible.
3. Add pictures with the content.
4. Heading of the Page should be with theme color of your website.

regards,

**arcel** · 05-09-2008, 04:41 AM

the welcome thing is too long... and i don't even understand what it is...

**rezzy** · 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rezzy

***The bottom link color scheme is still being worked out!!!***
I know the colors are not right there....

http://uniqueskincare.net/demo/

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Originally Posted by markstephan

2. Bottom links are not visible.

Thanks for reiterating my opening statement. I was waiting for someone to mention it again.

I believe that will be one of several to come.

The animated banner has garbage images.One of them has several dots, which would not be used in the final draft.

How does the header not match?

Oh, the welcome thing is lipsum... basically filler text. It doesnt mean anything. Just used to show how content will look on the page.

**Arleigh** · 05-09-2008, 08:08 AM

Your introduction is too long. I think you need to improve it. And try to use English language for your site so that most visitors can understand its whole content.

**rezzy** · 05-09-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Arleigh

Your introduction is too long. I think you need to improve it. And try to use English language for your site so that most visitors can understand its whole content.

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Originally Posted by rezzy

it is called lipsum... BASICALLY FILLER TEXT. It doesnt mean anything. Just used to show how content will look on the page.

I dont know if your not reading what I said, or what....

http://www.lipsum.com/
^Visit this site!

**LadynRed** · 05-09-2008, 12:58 PM

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Oh, the welcome thing is lipsum... basically filler text

It never ceases to amaze me that people who say they're in web design have NO CLUE what filler text is !!!!!

For that matter, it amazes me that most people will tell me that they 'can't read the text - is that (insert language) ??? ' GEEZ !

Ok.. now, back to the question at hand...
The design is clean and simple, and the text is readable. I would knock the font size down just a bit on the body text.

I agree too that a bit of color on the background would look good, maybe a very pale green derivative of the darker color you're using ? You might try experimenting with colors here: http://kuler.adobe.com - you'll need flash installed to use it but it's an awesome color tool.

On the top menu tabs, I find the rollover to just the white hover a little disconcerting, it's almost like the hover image isn't there. I would do one of 2 things - give the white hover state tab a slightly more defined edge, or change it to a paler green or other complimentary color. Then again, if you change the background to a color, the white will stand out more.

You might also consider putting her name and phone number at the top. I know you have a contact page, but it would still be advantageous to have at least her name and phone number on every page - people won't have to hunt for it. If you do add this, make sure it's real text and not part of the header image.

A good tag line would also be a plus. Coming up with something catchy can be tough, but once you get the content and know what the product is about, it's a bit easier. Something you might want to suggest to her.

I'm gonna guess you'll get some relevant photos to place strategically as you go.

Overall it's a very good start - and the code is nice and clean !

**sizzler_chetan** · 05-09-2008, 02:13 PM

I liked the top buttons, rotating images, and the colors.
The actual glitches in the design can be seen when you see the original content in the website.

So better add content to see more reviews.

**rezzy** · 05-09-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sizzler_chetan

The actual glitches in the design can be seen when you see the original content in the website.

i will as soon as the client provides with me with text

**Skinny1** · 05-09-2008, 04:31 PM

Here are my opinions (so take them with a grain of salt)

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The logo is okay (not sure if the company has a symbol) it's not pad but it's riding up right against the left part of the screen. Add some padding.

The rest of the header is a bit bland . . not much going on besides the logo and the navigation.

The navigation is fine (but isn't as modern as other CSS menus).

As others have mentioned the font is a tad large. I would make it a bit smaller.

My other concern is the little slideshow with the candles and the face etc. It takes up a lot of space. Are you going to be adding any text to these images?

If not it's taking way to much space. For example the picture with the candles is only taking up 1/3 of space and the rest is blank. The same with the face and you have the brown circles which don't add anything to the website.

If you aren't adding text to the images I would suggest you merge them together. Perhaps get three images and place them neatly side by side.

I would also differentiate headline text color from body text color.

Also think about ways you could spice up the way the text and sidebar are presented . . .right now it's a tad boring.

Skinny

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rezzy Skilled Talker Posts: 52 Location: in the interwebz Talkupation:	I creating a website for a lady running a skin care business. Please give me some tips for the website. *The bottom link color scheme is still being worked out!!!* I know the colors are not right there.... http://uniqueskincare.net/demo/ __________________ web contest for for a chance to get free hosting- details here Web Design \| Web Design Blog

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rezzy Skilled Talker Posts: 52 Location: in the interwebz Talkupation:	yea.. most of its just placeholding... so once i get content, i can re-adjust and add images. the best part is... its professional looking! __________________ web contest for for a chance to get free hosting- details here Web Design \| Web Design Blog

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Badshah Experienced Talker Posts: 43 Name: Badshah Talkupation:	looks simple and neat. I suggest you to reduce the font size of the body text. If possible, change the background color. I guess it will give a better look.

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markstephan Experienced Talker Posts: 30 Name: Mark Stephan Location: www.hunka.in Talkupation:	1. The animated banner is not matching with the color theme of your website. 2. Bottom links are not visible. 3. Add pictures with the content. 4. Heading of the Page should be with theme color of your website. regards, __________________ Web Design Company Flash Games Development Google Map Solutions SEO Services

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05-09-2008, 04:31 PM	#17 (permalink) Re: rate my skin care website
Skinny1 Average Talker Posts: 18 Talkupation:	Here are my opinions (so take them with a grain of salt) : The logo is okay (not sure if the company has a symbol) it's not pad but it's riding up right against the left part of the screen. Add some padding. The rest of the header is a bit bland . . not much going on besides the logo and the navigation. The navigation is fine (but isn't as modern as other CSS menus). As others have mentioned the font is a tad large. I would make it a bit smaller. My other concern is the little slideshow with the candles and the face etc. It takes up a lot of space. Are you going to be adding any text to these images? If not it's taking way to much space. For example the picture with the candles is only taking up 1/3 of space and the rest is blank. The same with the face and you have the brown circles which don't add anything to the website. If you aren't adding text to the images I would suggest you merge them together. Perhaps get three images and place them neatly side by side. I would also differentiate headline text color from body text color. Also think about ways you could spice up the way the text and sidebar are presented . . .right now it's a tad boring. Skinny __________________ Blandless CSS and Flash Gallery - Inspiring Web Designers!