John Harris 2009 --- Please review!!!

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A few days ago (December 27th) I decided my website needed to be over hauled. I wanted something that looked warm and welcoming for the New Year. I through some things together until it look just about right.

Somethings are definitely missing to the design itself. I will probably be adding some frayed edges, shadows, and watermark images. As well as a torn notebook paper thing for the footer that will have links to my twitter and facebook, as well as simple contact info.

Please tell me what you think, be honest!

http://johnharrisdesign.com/

Old site for reference: http://johnharrisdesign.com/old-2008

http://johnharrisdesign.com/

 

[ahk2chan]

The web site looks fine. And I think you have a good start with your own recommendations. Adding complexity (but not over-doing it of course) into the design will showcase the skill that you have.

1 thing you have to change is the title text (for SEO). Currently it is the same for every page.

Personally I think the first sentence on each page is a little bit too bold (large font). But I guess that's some of the key points you want to tell your potential customers, so it is fine... (maybe just a little bit smaller? )

 

[horrorshow75]

Site looks great. Actually I liked your old site also. The only thing i would change is this "enables my raw talent to thrive in an ever growing internet." That sounds funny to me for some reason. Maybe change it to "enables my raw talent to thrive in an ever growing medium." The word "medium" encompassing web and graphic design.

Just a suggestion.

Keep up the good work. Nice to view some source and not see <tr> and <td> everywhere.

 

[DesignMachine]

Nice clean layout - I like it!

 

[adx]

Well, I must say that I liked your old one a lot when I first saw it. But I see you've out done yourself on the new design! I think there could be a little more 'air' around the banner though, like in the footer section, and you could turn the logo into a link. I always seem to go for the logo thinking it'll take me back to the main page, and I'm always disappointed when it doesn't!

I actually read the pages too, and noticed that you use the words 'I and me' quite often, as in 'I excel', 'my raw talent!', 'I want to take over the world!' etc. In print that makes it seem like you're totally full of yourself, even though you probably aren't. If you were I'm sure you wouldn't be asking for our opinions! Anyway, good luck!

 

[CotswoldD]

Hi
I have been in web design only 1 year so my opinion may not mean much. I like your site, clean, easy to navigate, looks and works well.

Good job
Pete

 

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thanks for the reviews. it was a quick fun project (only 3 days). i have started working on my new blog as well. please subscribe or critique my work.

the design layout updates will have to wait a few days im finishing a client site.