Not another "review my site" post?

trevr · 18 Oct 2016

Hi,

Sorry, I know this happens a lot but I tend to come this way for some objective feedback and this time I wanted someone just to give me some feedback on the recent changes I have made to my SmugMug site. I want to eventually get some sales from the site once good enough to market.

I'n not after image critique as the style i developed will not be to everyone's taste.

I wanted the site to get out of the way of the images. I added a new logo I created - hoping not to amateurish. Navigation I hope is straightforward and has three levels:
- 1. What I think is my better shots across all images
- 2. Latest from each category
- 3. All images from each category

It seems to work for me ok on both Windows 10 and OSX 10.11. Only have high res displays so hoping it scales ok.

http://www.trevorsherwin.co.uk/

Anyhow, appreciate the feedback.

Trevor

Andrew Mclean · 19 Oct 2016

Currently on my work's computer, which probably has a lot to do with it but none of the images are showing, literally only the headings top right come up on any page except the contact one? Never had a problem viewing images on any other websites on this computer though?

Sassafras · 19 Oct 2016

Looks good to me.

trevr · 20 Oct 2016

Andrew Mclean said:
Currently on my work's computer, which probably has a lot to do with it but none of the images are showing, literally only the headings top right come up on any page except the contact one? Never had a problem viewing images on any other websites on this computer though?

Strange one - I suspect this is your end as images etc are presented using the default Smugmug code and they normally send out an email when any error detected. I certainly hope this is the case anyhow. Incidentally, do you know what browser version you were using just in case? Thanks for letting me know.

Oliver Pohlmann · 22 Oct 2016

Looks nice. Lovely photos.

I would remove the word 'occasional' from your bio. I think it devalues you and doesn't need to be there.

ianp5a · 22 Oct 2016

The logo is not too amateurish. I can assure you it's fine.
The site works well on my smartphone.

Applemuncher · 22 Oct 2016

Hi - works fine on my phone - Love the images.

All seems to function well - in terms of constructive criticism, I would be tempted to re-label your category titles. When I saw 'Latest London, All London', it made me feel a bit like I was about to look at someone's holiday snaps (which your photographs definitely are not).

That's just my opinion, I don't wish to offend or anything - the website is really very good.

trevr · 23 Oct 2016

Thanks all. I really appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback.

Oliver Pohlmann said:
Looks nice. Lovely photos.

I would remove the word 'occasional' from your bio. I think it devalues you and doesn't need to be there.

Thanks very much. I totally agree, the bio page is next on my list to refresh for sure.

ianp5a said:
The logo is not too amateurish. I can assure you it's fine.
The site works well on my smartphone.

Great, thanks very much.

Applemuncher said:
Hi - works fine on my phone - Love the images.

All seems to function well - in terms of constructive criticism, I would be tempted to re-label your category titles. When I saw 'Latest London, All London', it made me feel a bit like I was about to look at someone's holiday snaps (which your photographs definitely are not).

That's just my opinion, I don't wish to offend or anything - the website is really very good.

I will certainly look to see how I can word that better. It's a tough one as i wanted a way to showcase the latest stuff so it isn't lost among the other images. Thanks for your feedback, it is really appreciated.

technics100 · 24 Oct 2016

Great images, but some are displaying different sizes than others.. I also do not like horizontal scrolling, but that's just me..

trevr · 24 Oct 2016

technics100 said:
Great images, but some are displaying different sizes than others.. I also do not like horizontal scrolling, but that's just me..

Thanks Adam, just out of interest, what pictures are you referring too that show different sizes? In a gallery or on the carousel on the home page?

Meeten · 25 Oct 2016

Couple of points (minor)

If shooting with a Fuji now, why do you have a pic with a Nikon?

When looking to buy an image, the paper copy seems extremely cheap - that's no bad thing - just surprised at how reasonable you are selling them. Only point of note is that when you look to buy, there is a lot of cropping on most of the sizes available. If I was buying, I'd feel that I was loosing out on some of the image you captured.

All checks out on Chrome on MBP running El Capitan

Spooky · 12 Nov 2016

Got to say, I like it - clean and accessible; some fantastic images which are showcased really well. I like the logo - although feel it probably needs to be bigger than your gallery titles (hierarchy of information and all that) and I like how you have used it to brand your work as well.

I am intrigued as to which lab are you using for your prints? I am currently updating my website with the possibility of accommodating landscapes and image sales - people keep asking me / telling me to do this - so would like to know of experience of using SmugMug to handle print work.

Agree with comment about Fuji camera rather than Nikon - although, also wonder about the need for it being there at all (I am a fellow Fuji user but when I sing about my camera other people just glaze over)

Cheers

Spooks