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#15
January 14, 2007, 17:04:54 PM
thats a good side that, thanks!

Smugs

#16
January 14, 2007, 17:05:30 PM
Pretty much what the rest have said the background colours are too bright and stick out far too much for a hosting company something less in your face would be ideal.

Also I agree with Serious about removing the drop shadow from the menu text it makes it look out of place.

Another gripe is the menu font (if thatââ,¬â,,¢s the one your going to use?) id go with something simpler as it looks more like a font you would use in a forum signature or logo than menu text.
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mr_roll

#17
January 14, 2007, 17:26:37 PM
What do you guys think of this?

Quickly put together? The colours are a lot darker though.

I dont want this to be just a place for gamers to get their hosting, Id be trying to appeal to a business or 2 too :)

http://www.doubledhosting.com/pics/Interface2.jpg

Im thinking of having an onmouseover thing so when I go over the menu items theyll go with a high light or somthing.

maximusotter

#18
January 14, 2007, 17:40:28 PM
Looks too gamery and dark if you want to appeal to businesses.

Goblin

#19
January 14, 2007, 17:41:23 PM
Quote from: Sweensterhttp://www.onewingedangel.co.uk

LOL, I read that as if it was pronounced One Wingey Dangle :)
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mr_roll

#20
January 14, 2007, 17:43:34 PM
Quote from: maximusotterLooks too gamery and dark if you want to appeal to businesses.

Although I could add some brighter colours in the website and it might appeal to some more people... Ill put somthing together...

mr_roll

#22
January 14, 2007, 17:59:59 PM
Quote from: mr_rollok refresh...

http://www.doubledhosting.com/pics/Interface2.jpg

Although looking at that, that really needs somthing on the top bit I think, somthing else...

mr_roll

#23
January 14, 2007, 18:09:54 PM
Quote from: mr_roll
Quote from: mr_rollok refresh...

http://www.doubledhosting.com/pics/Interface2.jpg

Although looking at that, that really needs somthing on the top bit I think, somthing else...

I think this is better...
http://www.doubledhosting.com/pics/Interface3.jpg

What do you think?

The word "here" highlighted at the left is what I was talking about with the highlight if I have an "on Mouse Over" effect.

I think the black text looks to dark on there

I think the colour of the middle package looks the best on there.

Sweenster

#24
January 14, 2007, 18:24:10 PM
one thing i will say is use a standard font, doesnt have to be times etc but a standard font type is much easier.

Also means you can actually have ALOT less images on your site

i get annoyed with sites with 101 images on the main page that takes days to load.

Biggest thing about web atm, keep it simple, but keep usability

knighty

#25
January 14, 2007, 18:59:01 PM
defenatly need to keep it simple... and why not a white background ?

quick flick through my favorites and these are nice looking sites, with the look you should be going for..

tekheads
auction sniper
local sinima times
co-op bank

etc.. etc..

all the big profesional sites are clean and simple...

less is more ;)

Leon

#26
January 15, 2007, 00:20:23 AM
Quote from: Goblin
Quote from: Sweensterhttp://www.onewingedangel.co.uk

LOL, I read that as if it was pronounced One Wingey Dangle :)

lol thank god someone else did aswell :P
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#27
January 15, 2007, 17:10:28 PM
Quote from: mr_rollI think this is better...
http://www.doubledhosting.com/pics/Interface3.jpg

What do you think?

Not enough contrast between text and background, people with poor sight will have problems.

Looks like it was done for Quicksave. You definitely want some colour.

But its better than the other monochrome ones.

Remember: Sites tend to look similar cause those formats are what works best.

Lastly, just to compare the two styles you have put up, would you prefer going into Draculas castle or a brothel?  :mrgreen:

mr_roll

#28
January 15, 2007, 19:19:26 PM
If draculars castle was a brothel, then thatd be perfection!

Serious

#29
January 15, 2007, 19:41:07 PM
Quote from: mr_rollIf draculars castle was a brothel, then thatd be perfection!

Not if the countess gives you a nasty bite on your item...  :twisted:
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