Website design/layout

Christo · 17 Jun 2006 at 16:06

I am designing my site - its my first time. What do you think of this? ie Layout/look. (The search box - I will change)

Its intentionally quite simple, but something is 'missing' I think. Dont worry you can slate it as much as you like, I dont mind! What do you think I could do to improve it?? Logos - pretty weak?? (The name wont be that)

Any input at all would be really appreciated - thanks guys

Christo · 17 Jun 2006 at 16:55

No offence taken!

Its my first attempt anyway. Comparison to "domain name park/search engine pages" makes me quite concerned! However probably justified.

The logos etc I whipped up pretty quickly and I no theres isnt much relation to the toast! For some reason I quite like that toast bit, I want it in the logo.

Bascially its supposed to be something similar to www.london.craigslist.org or www.gumtree.com but look simpler and better.. The backend work is pretty much done/being finished its just the layout I am struggling with.

So would you say the biggest problem are the logo/masthead?

Christo · 17 Jun 2006 at 17:49

I aim to put some more content on there but I just wanted a simple design. I agree looking at it does look like a spammy site - it basically does the same thing as craigslist but I need it to look at least acceptable, and get clever with the marketing..

What do you think of the general layout? Is it salvagable!?

Christo · 18 Jun 2006 at 01:21

WShat do you think of the changes - a little better?

Christo · 18 Jun 2006 at 06:11

nav... said:
stop ripping off gumtree

Chrisp7 said:
Bascially its supposed to be something similar to www.london.craigslist.org or www.gumtree.com but look simpler and better..

That was the idea

However, a little too close perhaps!

Christo · 16 Jul 2006 at 11:36

I have changed the site a small amount - www.thetubist.com

I think the only bad part now is the banner at the top, I just cant think what to do with it as its necessary to have some description of what it is.

Is the animation too much? (on the logo)

ps - the questions section is not finished.

Christo · 16 Jul 2006 at 12:38

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the feedback.

And no offence taken whatsoever

Gman - I think you are right, for some reason its not working - theres something missing.

mrdbristol - The animated logo is now up, but yes I need to get it sorted for its over optimisation

- I need to resize it in photoshop. Cheers, really helpful tips you gave.