www.ajmwebdesigner.com

[ajmurray]

If you have the time, could you please review my website. It has been up since October and I never thought to ask for feedback.--andrea

Please comment on the following if you are able to:

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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in">Functionality </o:p>[/list]
The site contains all desired information. </o:p>
The site includes all desired methods of contact or interaction.</o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in">Navigation </o:p>[/list]
Site navigation is easily understood. </o:p>
All site areas can be reached with a minimum number of mouse clicks</o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in">Consistency </o:p>[/list]
All of the site's content is consistent with the client's message. </o:p>
All of the site's design and graphic elements are consistent with the desired style for the site.</o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in">Accuracy </o:p>[/list]
Each link on every site page has been tested. </o:p>
Each programming element on the site has been tested for all anticipated user responses. </o:p>
All site elements have been checked for errors in spelling and grammar.</o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in">Speed </o:p>[/list]
Each site page loads within the desired amount of time. </o:p>
All graphic elements have been optimized to load as quickly as possible.</o:p>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in">Appearance </o:p>[/list]
The site's overall design is appropriate and appealing. </o:p>
All graphic elements are as attractive as possible for loading within the desired amount of time

Post Edited By Moderator (Joel Thoms) : 11/9/2006 10:29:46 PM GMT

[joelnet]

Please include the URL to your website.


Joel Thoms
DiscountASP.NET
http://www.DiscountASP.NET

[ajmurray]

Sorry All,





The url is www.ajmwebdesigner.com (http://www.ajmwebdesigner.com)

[edified]

Functionality (http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ajmwebdesigner.com%2F)

Why require me to sign up to view the forum?

It's pretty and simple enough but it looks like of pointless if it's not indexed by google- who will ever find it?

I think the site is best served by only requiring registration to post. Also there's already lots of very popular forums for designers. I suggest you come up with something unique and wonderful (beside not caring about spelling) that your site serves.

Sorry, I definitely strayed from your rubric but I hope it helps.

Ed Palma (http://edified.org/resume) - edified.org (http://edified.org/)

[mjp]

I would have to agree with that. I think you'll be hard pressed to get a substantial number of users if they can't "try before they buy," so to speak. I would never join a forum "blind," not knowing what's inside.


Forums are tough enough to get rolling even when they are wide open. I think you're making it especially difficult on yourself going this route.

mjp
DiscountASP.NET
<SUB><SUP>http://DiscountASP.NET (http://DiscountASP.NET)

[ajmurray]

Thanks for the feedback. The site has actually changed since my original post. Before, there was no message board. I created the message board as a means to strengthen my asp. But you are right, the site should be coded so that users get to browse the messages without having to login. The site is a work in progress and may change. In fact, I may be changing the domain name as it will not serve as a web designer site. Who knows, the possibliites are endless as long as no one else is doing it...Right?

Once again, thanks for the feedback. Do you have a website? I will love to see it!

Andrea