[mrbigjack50]

ok so I got about 70 percent of website up
Just wanted some comments what you guys think and what I can improve .... It is insane colors and in your face so and everyone says the site reflects me attitude

Best of Maine - Sign and Frame - Maine

 

[marcelolopez]

I like the site... but the stock photos of the wide printer...
wouldn't it be better if you take actual pictures of them in your shop?
The pricing on the t-shirts
1 - 5 = $14 5 - 10 = $10 etc.

So, the 5th t-shirt, is it $14 or $10 ?
Overall I like the site, but I couldn't spend more time on it, kind of busy

 

[mrbigjack50]

Thank you and good point on that
Hard to take picture in room it is in but I will later on
Alot of picture are temp til I get better stuff

 

[krylonking]

it doesn't flow well to me.. everything is too big, and in your face, there's no 'white' space for your eyes to rest.. I could not stay on your page long enough to remember your prices, or services.

 

[mrbigjack50]

Hmm good pint there but I wanted the site to be in your face
Most of people I hoping to get in there are artist photographers ect.. and there a little wacky
I leave a permanent impression on eyes atleast ha
I know alot of folks may find site to much but this site is like I said a part of my personality

 

[queerrep]

I don't mind the in-your-face aspect, because your website should be a reflection of you, but it does look a bit haphazard. This is mostly because you've got so many different fonts and colors in play. I think if you whittled your font selection down a bit and used a uniform color scheme it would help.

The "click for pricing" button on the banner page is a nice effect but I'm wondering if that's even necessary. Why not just put that information at the bottom of the page instead of using a pop-up?

 

[krylonking]

I don't mind the in-your-face aspect, because your website should be a reflection of you, but it does look a bit haphazard. This is mostly because you've got so many different fonts and colors in play. I think if you whittled your font selection down a bit and used a uniform color scheme it would help.

The "click for pricing" button on the banner page is a nice effect but I'm wondering if that's even necessary. Why not just put that information at the bottom of the page instead of using a pop-up?

I agree, and Just tone it down a little and open it up some more and it will be much easier to look at.. because your design isnt selling YOU anything, it is meant to entice customers, so personality is great, but if the personality of your website is a turn off people wont stay long enough to find out more about you.

 

[mrbigjack50]

I understand what you mean because more site are bland and simple but sell stuff
I dunno why but I love that font to death ha and I see it is a draw back
My web guy is off on vacation but I will think of some idea you guys mentioned
Especially price thing and banner price thing as I agree 100 percent with those comments
I be artist for awhile and I guess I try to put that aspect in things I do and ain't best decision at times

 

[TshirtGuru]

Looks messy & I don't like the colors. Fonts are horrible. I think you need to pay more attention to detail as well.

I saw "for more infor view contact page" somewhere. Also saw a few other things but now I can't remember lol as your site was distracting.

I don't think your site says "artists & photographers," rather it screams "I AM CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZY."

Seems like you have the right equipment though.

 

[mrbigjack50]

Lol oh I got alot of machines

what wrong with crazy people?? I could be cough

like I said it not fully done and gotta review spelling and ect.

 

[krylonking]

I think you can still express your personality, you just need to turn it down a notch or ten.. lol

 

[jkruse]

Lol oh I got alot of machines

what wrong with crazy people?? I could be cough

like I said it not fully done and gotta review spelling and ect.

It doesn't sound like you are accepting of any critiques about your site.

Here are my initial impression that you will probably ignore because you are stuck in your ways.

- This site is all over the place and has no hierarchy.
- I count 6 fonts on the site which is a red flag that this wasn't done by a professional designer. At most two fonts should be used.
- The colors are an eyesore. I like neon colors but the pairing of the colors is just bad and hurts my eyes.
- When you mouse over the links there isn't enough contrast between the words and the neon green.
- Too many messages being said at once... ask about $6 custom tee, special deal on $2 banners, explore diecut enless possibilities, Welcome to the revolution.
- Pick one main message and make that be larger than everything else.
- Best of Maine should be the largest object on your site but it's one of the smallest.
- Sign and Frame defines what you do and not the name of your company and should be smaller than your company's name
- You use a lot of different fonts and colors on other pages of your site, you need to limit your color pallet, and use only 2 fonts.

I'm not saying this because I want to hurt your feelings. This is what any designer would tell you if they were being 100% honest with you. You can take my advice and build a better website that communicates your businesses message better and looks more professional or you can keep it the way it is. I'm guessing from your previous comments you're just going to keep it the way it is.

 

[mrbigjack50]

It doesn't sound like you are accepting of any critiques about your site.

Here are my initial impression that you will probably ignore because you are stuck in your ways.

- This site is all over the place and has no hierarchy.
- I count 6 fonts on the site which is a red flag that this wasn't done by a professional designer. At most two fonts should be used.
- The colors are an eyesore. I like neon colors but the pairing of the colors is just bad and hurts my eyes.
- When you mouse over the links there isn't enough contrast between the words and the neon green.
- Too many messages being said at once... ask about $6 custom tee, special deal on $2 banners, explore diecut enless possibilities, Welcome to the revolution.
- Pick one main message and make that be larger than everything else.
- Best of Maine should be the largest object on your site but it's one of the smallest.
- Sign and Frame defines what you do and not the name of your company and should be smaller than your company's name
- You use a lot of different fonts and colors on other pages of your site, you need to limit your color pallet, and use only 2 fonts.

I'm not saying this because I want to hurt your feelings. This is what any designer would tell you if they were being 100% honest with you. You can take my advice and build a better website that communicates your businesses message better and looks more professional or you can keep it the way it is. I'm guessing from your previous comments you're just going to keep it the way it is.

I six fonts??.... Well there is a reason for that...
I used "2 fonts'' in main Webpage as in the body of the site with main info... The other fonts in my view are advertisements that needed more than one font to communicate with the client.

I been to so many colleges for design and art over the years... I also have a broad sense for art community as I have had many hands in it over the years...
"I figured to mention that so you won't think i don't fully comprehend art and design"

I have learned over the years a few years as being business owner that people like to shop two ways and never one over the other..

1.) They wanna go to a shop that is simple/ not in your face/ not distracting/ and keep pricing of merchandise subdued

2.) There are going to be people that want to know what prices are immediately and don't wanna loaf around to figure what this cost or that cost...

I personally been on many sites where it takes me 2 minutes to figure out what a poster cost...

Than there is a factor that every site looks alike with same bland white and 10 thous sub menu to go thru

I can't stick with one thing because I am capable of doing alot and want client to know that even if the came to get a banner, they know in future that we do other things as well...

I have also learned people do not tend to look for what they came to buy in shop and don't buy other things unless you tell them immediately because i ran retail Art shop/Custom furniture/ and Art Gallery for years

Yes it is loud and in your face but that is point

I want them to know what prices are as soon as they step in my website....

It will keep head thinking of how they can use other service that i have to offer....

It has been working in retail biz I run with artist so far
I would tell client " Oh I can do .......'

And when I blast them with all that info, they actually get all my other services for most part as well..

In a designers perspective, i completely understand where you are coming from and knew a flow of people would dislike it...

However, ironically enough.... most of my friends, artist clients, ect liked it and they gave me honest opinion trust me...

They did mention that was different but they liked that factor about it

Does everyone like rap music? "NO" but rappers sell millions of albums with weirdest crap out of there mouth..

So i guess I gotta play my cards with know that it won't be a website for all but for certain people...

I do appreciate 100% what you guys been saying and not trying to be thick headed about it

I will though limit font use down alittle because I do agree with that but I will still in all have 3 or 4

The greens/black/reds are my colors and look amazing on my color Lacie monitor lol but the best of Maine thing will be move to left

I will also tone down the prices on top a little because it is a little distracting

Sorry but color are staying ha but I will give a little better flow to it and like i said wan;t completely done with site