Website updated, comments?

Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Soldato
Joined
16 May 2006
Posts
11,334
Location
Dubai
Hi guys, I've updated my website after changing from using WYSIWYG software built + Simpleviewer, to using Wordpress - for ease of blogging on top of being able to display my portfolio with a theme which I REALLY like.

I've yet to update the events and weddings categories yet.
I'm wondering if I should add my 52/2010 project on the webpage. Part of me tells me not to since I'm already showing it on my flickr and most of them are rather experimental.

Anyway, comments and feedback are appreciated.
My scripting skills are lacking and adjusting a template like this is really tricky, so I'm rather limited on bells and whistles. Tips would be greatly appreciated too!

http://www.cjonesphotography.co.uk/

Thanks!
 
The layout is very nice, definately a strong point and the gallerys are easy to navigate, however the About and Portfolio links don't stand out that much, the drop down menu has me straining a bit to read.
 
Hmm, I'll see what I can do with regards to the font sizes. I can read it alright on my 18.3" screen at 1080p, but have yet tested on small screens or resolution. Will look into that.
 
Looks good mate, a few comments:

- It would really benefit from a proper logo, something other than just C. JONES PHOTOGRAPHY in plain text.

- The 'Events | Portraits | Weddings' text after the logo area look like they should be links and I found myself clicking on them to try and view a page about your events, portraits and weddings offering

- Font sizes look fine to me

- You could do with a 'Home' navigation item. Once you click through to a page there is no obvious way to get back to the homepage, and unfortunately not everyone knows that it's common practice for the logo to link back to the homepage (which your site does by the way, but not everyone knows this).

All in all, I really like the theme, and layout. Looks like you have the basis of a very good site there. My only comment is that I'm confused as to what the purpose of the site is. I assume you're looking get get work through it, in which case you need to rethink the navigation and also the wording within the about page. There are only a couple of sentences to suggest that you actually have a service to offer, and saying "Rates are flexible; depending on request, it can range between the price of totally free to £300 for an all day shoot and post-processing." doesn't inspire a huge amount of confidence. It makes me think "Hmmm, he is free". Not many people would be willing to pay if they also know you work for free. I hope that makes sense.

With regards the navigation, have you thought about including a 'Services' page, or something similar? Something which makes it obvious up front what you are offering.

I just feel that the site at the moment is lacking information on you and what you can do. It doesn't do you enough credit if that makes sense.

I hope this is useful, feel free to ignore :)
 
ScarySquirrel said:
- The 'Events | Portraits | Weddings' text after the logo area look like they should be links and I found myself clicking on them to try and view a page about your events, portraits and weddings offering
Click to expand...

me too.

also is there a point to the ">" at the right of the screen? does nothing in FF.
 
I like the design and layout! Was that all done with WordPress?

I've done the same what the guys said too

Originally Posted by ScarySquirrel View Post
- The 'Events | Portraits | Weddings' text after the logo area look like they should be links and I found myself clicking on them to try and view a page about your events, portraits and weddings offering
 
Thanks for the comment, I'll be adding a home in the nav bar, changing that Event Portrait and wedding bit and will reword my about page.

As for the >, it does what the guys above have said, and it's working on FF, IE and Chrome as far as I know. Only if you're viewing from a smaller browser will it reveal its function.

Edit: Just looked into implementing a logo, any suggestions? I'm not very good with designing one. I'm thinking maybe just words but fancy?

And Mp4, it is indeed a wordpress themes. Found it by chance and thought, I want that as a site!
http://graphpaperpress.com/themes/fullscreen/
 
Last edited:
Really like it and some very nice photos

but when i click a photo it takes me to another page

i would find it much nicer if by clicking a photo it opens in a pop out and then fades away when i click back
 
I like it - quite unique and very clean. One thing I wasn't keen on, though, is that if a prospective client wished to look through your portfolio, which one would expect, I wouldn't welcome the swearing you have used in 52-03. My only gripe at the moment.
 
Stylish site. As above, it could be easier to navigate.

Regarding how potential clients may view you; holding a knife in the about me photo?? Nice pic but maybe not for that context!
 
Nice looking site. One comment which may or may not matter, it's not very phone browser friendly. I'll have a proper look at it tomorrow :)
 
Derek W said:
Just had a look at your 52/2010 and the end pic on the top row 'Reach out for the light' there is a typo ;)
Click to expand...
Sorted :)

robertgilbert86 said:
Stylish site. As above, it could be easier to navigate.

Regarding how potential clients may view you; holding a knife in the about me photo?? Nice pic but maybe not for that context!
Click to expand...
Agreed. Will look for a new photo of myself. I rarely any any 'decent' ones.

$loth said:
I didn't mean the font size, it's a good size but the colour doesn't stand out. Maybe it's just my preference tho :)
Click to expand...
I can see that being an issue, but as a style, I really like it and might just leave it as it is. Will see
 
ic0n said:
Really like it and some very nice photos

but when i click a photo it takes me to another page

i would find it much nicer if by clicking a photo it opens in a pop out and then fades away when i click back
Click to expand...
That's something I have been looking for an it's a barrier with my limited knowledge of CSS/HTML (essentially any coding!)

Mp4 said:
Thanks! i've given up with trying to design my own site and use dreamweaver to code it..lol

I shall look in to word press , how easy are the templates to edit?
Click to expand...
I've been using a similar WYSIWYG program but found it limited and most of the time, the coding is very messy.
Wordpress is easy and user friendly for an amateur who knows what theme is available and want. As for editing, there's a lot of possibilities BUT one must know what to do first, which I don't :p

Kol said:
I like it - quite unique and very clean. One thing I wasn't keen on, though, is that if a prospective client wished to look through your portfolio, which one would expect, I wouldn't welcome the swearing you have used in 52-03. My only gripe at the moment.
Click to expand...
Totally agreed. Forgot about it and have since edited it to something less harsh.

On another note, my contact form isn't working :( I've tested and kept sending messages, it's not working :/
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom