developing my site

[Harvey_nikon]

Hi all,

I started with Joomla, moved to wordpress and then thought screw it, i'll hand code it to start with, once I get it all sorted I may look at moving to wordpress.

At the moment, it's an incomplete front page, still needs a few images putting up top and new images taking for the gallery links at the bottom. I am limited to the images I have on me as I am at work

http://www.stuart-farnell.co.uk/design1/

I was just wondering if anyone has any feedback, suggestions, complaints. I'd rather deal with it now when it's easier to sort than waiting until I have a complete site

I've also got to look at adding other sections to the bottom bar, it's just a case of putting the remaining subjects into as few a categories as possible.

TO DO LIST:

Complete images along the top banner.
Logo & title bar needs something doing with it.
Bottom images need replacing.

 

[King_Boru]

That particular style of image navigation seems to be used on a regular bases at the moment. I must have seen it on a few sites this week alone. As a prospective client researching a photographer I wouldn't be surprised if they too see it elsewhere. This, for me, effects the quality of individuality. This doesn't mean its bad, don't get me wrong.

The title bar stretching across 100% of the screen seem out of place compared to the overall layout.

Personally I would hold off making it live until you have nailed it. So, for an index page pop up a little "Under Construction" note and post your designs on a www.stuart-farnell.co.uk/designs.html page. These designs needn't be 100% working (as it is now ) but it will allow everyone to provide feedback on the appeal.

Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[zoomspot]

I'd remove the picture of yourself on the homepage and put it in the "About" section.

Don't forget a "contact" section also.

 

[Harvey_nikon]

Yeah, I am really struggling coming up with a design I am 100% happy with. I have the advantage this is more of a personal site, just to show of future work etc.

The title bar is fine on the smaller screens, but I am yet to see it on my 24" widescreen at home

And I have amended the link thanks