Critique on Website

cfphoto · 05-11-2010, 01:30 PM

Hey there,
the website for my new buisness is about 85% complete. Any critiques/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

www.chrisfesslerphoto.com

Live_free · 05-11-2010, 01:46 PM

Get rid of the all flash interphase, it doesnt look good, runs slow, and is very stupid. All flash websites are really annoying....

cfphoto · 05-11-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Live_free

Get rid of the all flash interphase, it doesnt look good, runs slow, and is very stupid. All flash websites are really annoying....

If anyone would like to post something constructive, that'd be appreciated.

flea77 · 05-12-2010, 06:33 AM

Well to start with, it wouldn't work in my browser (Firefox 64bit, no flash support) so I couldn't see it. Then I thought, well, if he wants to exclude several million potential customers and hurt his SEO chances by using flash, so be it, and I opened it in another browser....

Overall the site design is nice and clean, I like that. Your keywords are too generic. Your meta description has misspellings in it and could use a little rework. I am not sure I like the dotted lines too much, really makes me want to grab scissors and cut apart the screen, heh. The converted B&W images really don't do much for me.

Allan

Breaux · 05-12-2010, 07:08 AM

Don't use the "Coming Soon" sign for the wedding gallery. Just leave it off until you get that page done.

Good navigation, though. I easily found the 2 things customers want to know: are your photos any good, and how much do you charge!

DuckRabbit Digital · 05-12-2010, 08:40 AM

I couldn't access the page at all--the loading line was moving, but never moved beyond that.

I'm using Chrome.

Good luck,

Tempest
Duckrabbit Digital - Home

cfphoto · 05-12-2010, 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by flea77

Well to start with, it wouldn't work in my browser (Firefox 64bit, no flash support) so I couldn't see it. Then I thought, well, if he wants to exclude several million potential customers and hurt his SEO chances by using flash, so be it, and I opened it in another browser....

Overall the site design is nice and clean, I like that. Your keywords are too generic. Your meta description has misspellings in it and could use a little rework. I am not sure I like the dotted lines too much, really makes me want to grab scissors and cut apart the screen, heh. The converted B&W images really don't do much for me.

Allan

Thanks to all for the compliments & critiques alike.

Allan: Any suggestions on the keywords and/or revisions of the metadata?

DuckRabbit: Do you have issues with any other flash sites using Chrome?

eric-holmes · 05-12-2010, 09:16 AM

Only thing that I saw was that you are extremely cheap in your pricing. Personally, I like flash.

cfphoto · 05-12-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by eric-holmes

Only thing that I saw was that you are extremely cheap in your pricing. Personally, I like flash.

Thanks Eric, I'm a fan of flash as well...for better or worse.

Jim Gratiot · 05-17-2010, 11:35 PM

I agree w/ Eric that your portrait pricing seems a bit low... especially considering that you offer a $3,900 wedding package.

One minor gripe... having the tabs (Home, Portfolio, Information, etc.) facing to the left is a bit disconcerting... but that's just a personal preference. My eyes work better with the tabs reading left to right.

cfphoto · 05-18-2010, 08:16 AM

Thanks Jim, I've thought about moving the tabs horizontally before as well.

I'm working on a new portrait pricing schema...thanks for the input.

CristinekPhotography · 05-29-2010, 08:37 AM

I like Flash also and I had no problem viewing you site

cfphoto · 05-30-2010, 07:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CristinekPhotography

I like Flash also and I had no problem viewing you site

Cool, thanks for the input Cristine.

05-11-2010, 01:30 PM	#1
cfphoto No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Critique on Website Hey there, the website for my new buisness is about 85% complete. Any critiques/suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! www.chrisfesslerphoto.com

05-11-2010, 01:46 PM	#2
Live_free I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 536 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Get rid of the all flash interphase, it doesnt look good, runs slow, and is very stupid. All flash websites are really annoying.... __________________ -------------------------------------------------- I give my 2 cents so you don't have to.... I shot wit a d90 cuz i rol liek tat. Combining sarcasm and apathy one post at a time. I use Photoshop CS5 and Aperture 3 to edit my photos. Flickr

05-12-2010, 06:33 AM	#4
flea77 Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 236 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Well to start with, it wouldn't work in my browser (Firefox 64bit, no flash support) so I couldn't see it. Then I thought, well, if he wants to exclude several million potential customers and hurt his SEO chances by using flash, so be it, and I opened it in another browser.... Overall the site design is nice and clean, I like that. Your keywords are too generic. Your meta description has misspellings in it and could use a little rework. I am not sure I like the dotted lines too much, really makes me want to grab scissors and cut apart the screen, heh. The converted B&W images really don't do much for me. Allan __________________ Website \| Model Mayhem \| Blog \| One Talent Source

05-12-2010, 07:08 AM	#5
Breaux No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 93 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Don't use the "Coming Soon" sign for the wedding gallery. Just leave it off until you get that page done. Good navigation, though. I easily found the 2 things customers want to know: are your photos any good, and how much do you charge! __________________ Breaux artphotowalldecor.com photoblurts.blogspot.com

05-12-2010, 08:40 AM	#6
DuckRabbit Digital TPF Noob! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	No luck I couldn't access the page at all--the loading line was moving, but never moved beyond that. I'm using Chrome. Good luck, Tempest Duckrabbit Digital - Home

05-11-2010, 01:55 PM	#3
cfphoto No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Live_free Get rid of the all flash interphase, it doesnt look good, runs slow, and is very stupid. All flash websites are really annoying.... If anyone would like to post something constructive, that'd be appreciated.

05-12-2010, 09:01 AM	#7
cfphoto No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by flea77 Well to start with, it wouldn't work in my browser (Firefox 64bit, no flash support) so I couldn't see it. Then I thought, well, if he wants to exclude several million potential customers and hurt his SEO chances by using flash, so be it, and I opened it in another browser.... Overall the site design is nice and clean, I like that. Your keywords are too generic. Your meta description has misspellings in it and could use a little rework. I am not sure I like the dotted lines too much, really makes me want to grab scissors and cut apart the screen, heh. The converted B&W images really don't do much for me. Allan Thanks to all for the compliments & critiques alike. Allan: Any suggestions on the keywords and/or revisions of the metadata? DuckRabbit: Do you have issues with any other flash sites using Chrome?

05-12-2010, 09:16 AM	#8
eric-holmes I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 965 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Only thing that I saw was that you are extremely cheap in your pricing. Personally, I like flash. __________________ Nikon *D90* 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 \| SB-600 www.ericholmesphotography.com www.facebook.com/EHP.Holmes "Where there is no vision, the people perish..."

05-12-2010, 09:27 AM	#9
cfphoto No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by eric-holmes Only thing that I saw was that you are extremely cheap in your pricing. Personally, I like flash. Thanks Eric, I'm a fan of flash as well...for better or worse.

05-17-2010, 11:35 PM	#10
Jim Gratiot I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 301 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I agree w/ Eric that your portrait pricing seems a bit low... especially considering that you offer a $3,900 wedding package. One minor gripe... having the tabs (Home, Portfolio, Information, etc.) facing to the left is a bit disconcerting... but that's just a personal preference. My eyes work better with the tabs reading left to right. __________________ Photo Marketing Blog: www.photomarketingmagic.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @photomrktmagic .....................................

05-18-2010, 08:16 AM	#11
cfphoto No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Thanks Jim, I've thought about moving the tabs horizontally before as well. I'm working on a new portrait pricing schema...thanks for the input.

05-29-2010, 08:37 AM	#12
CristinekPhotography TPF Noob! Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I like Flash also and I had no problem viewing you site

05-30-2010, 07:13 AM	#13
cfphoto No longer a newbie, moving up! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 57 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by CristinekPhotography I like Flash also and I had no problem viewing you site Cool, thanks for the input Cristine.

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