Find us elsewhere
Join Now Member Login

New Website Template - Help?

 
New Topic
Post Reply
Follow Topic
Page of 1
  • Author
  • Message
 
bransonboy

posts: 12

Apr 25, 2008 5:54 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
Points: 0   Vote
Hi,
 
We have just had our website revamped, and it is not online yet as we are just adding additional bits and bobs, let us know what you think of it so far:
 
 
 
Cheers
Webline

posts: 687

Apr 25, 2008 6:53 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
Points: 0   Vote
In Firefox, on the index page, the images on the left are not displaying properly; the lower image is sitting bottom left of the top image.

You have almost no SEO built into your pages.

Create more textual content on your main page, if possible.

The picture of the continents in the logo, while nice, isn`t conveying anything to the viewer. The picture could represent dozens of things. I remember seeing ads years ago of the Earth with lines criss crossing it, like paths from point "A" to point "B", making me think the service being offered is from nearly any starting point to nearly any destination. Right away, I don`t see anything telling me, as a potential user, just what areas I can use your service in. Is it only from Scotland to other places, or are you based in Scotland and you can ship from anywhere to anywhere?

To me, the overall colors and simplicity are fine, just not too crazy about the pinkish/red mouseover in the top menu.



-------------------------

M Hall
Website Critique Community
International Society of Curmudgeons


vwebworld

posts: 1237

Apr 25, 2008 8:17 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
Points: 0   Vote
There are some coding issues (for validation).  I`m assuming SEO work has not been done yet, since it is a new site... but it should certainly be a consideration in the design. That is, to use your web page title tags, internal links,  h1, h2, h3 tags, bold text, and content so it supports your targeted search terms.
 
The pinkish color - not a big fan of it.
 
I suggest adding a link to your home page to your logo (top left of each web page). Also, your home page (index.htm) is linked to the "News Desk" item in your menu. Sort of unusual, and I do not think intuitive... that is viewers may be looking on how to get back to your home page and at first not realize they have to click on News Desk.
 
Since your menu is image based, I`d suggest adding a text based menu at the bottom of your web pages.
 
~Roland
vwebworld4/25/2008 8:19 AM


-------------------------

Web Design | Best Beef Jerky | ecommerce articles | Follow vwebworld on Twitter
SiteFlipAcademy

posts: 102

Apr 25, 2008 1:59 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
Points: 0   Vote
Hello there and I`ve been checking your site and I kinda agree with Roland about a link to your homepage at your logo. Overall appearance is good and neat, I would suggest putting a contact info at your homepage.


-------------------------

World Championships of Website Flipping!
Think You Have What It Takes To Be The Worlds Best Website Flipper?
Click Here To Take Your Title Shot
CraigL

posts: 9051

Apr 28, 2008 12:52 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
Points: 0   Vote
Don`t highlight the "Welcome" with an underline unless you intend for it to be a link.

An interesting irony: You`re in Scotland, I`m in the US. If I want to take advantage of your service, I have to ship my delicate item to Scotland. If I can do that so it doesn`t break, why would I want to use your company? :-)

Applying the "to what purpose" filter, when uncovering what a company offers, here`s what you have:
"We offer the highest performance in quality and service as evidenced by our accreditation to BS EN ISO 9001: 1994 and IATA Standard.

Our dedication to customers` needs ensures rapid response to enquires and fast, effective turnaround of work."

What`s the purpose? What`s the "way to" do something? So far, all you`ve told me is what you do....featuring high performance in quality and service (which I don`t know much about, given that anyone can say anything). Oh...wait a minute, there`s all this letter and number stuff that "proves" you`re high performing in quality and service.

Problem is....I have no clue what those letters and numbers mean.

So: To whom are you offering what? I`ll assume your customer base will be within carrying distance of your location?
Page of 1
Post Reply
 
.
Advertisement

Keep the Community Clean!

  • StartupNation forums should be used as a platform to learn, educate others, share stories, tips & tricks and to provide constructive feedback.
  • Please do not use the Forums for advertising & blatant self-promotion.
  • Please be respectful to other members and refrain from personal attacks and vulgar language.
  • StartupNation reserves the right to delete any message, reply, and/or member who violates our terms of use.
Read full terms of use
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement