MadManMike Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Right, just been playing about with the layout and stuff of my site, download section mainly. Things I know suck: Buttons at the top. General colour scheme. Now, the main reason for posting here is because I want to see how many people can locate and download my latest mix. It was recorded in May. No more clues, see if you can easily find and download it. Thanks y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Links are good, Mike http://www.technicalscience.co.uk/ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Yeah that's the one... *slap* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 One thing i think it needs is a way back to the home page ? Possibly make the logo on the right a link back ? Might have missed it but i can't find a home button ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 One thing i think it needs is a way back to the home page ? Possibly make the logo on the right a link back ? Might have missed it but i can't find a home button ? The only reason I haven't put a link to the homepage anywhere is because there's nothing to go back to the homepage for really I need to put something there, music streamer or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 All the website in the the left hand side of the window. But yeah easy to navigate. Maybe a bit too basic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I like basic though Not many people share that view but it loads extremely fast when it's basic, no moving flashing images or anything. Personal preference but I much prefer basic sites. What would you guys add? All comments will be taken into consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Made the TS logo at the top a link to home on all pages, and added some simple Flash to the home page. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Made the TS logo at the top a link to home on all pages, and added some simple Flash to the home page. Thoughts? Yeah, why have you used flash? You can do that in CSS pretty easily (sure you realise that already though). Most other simple flash style effects can be done using a JS library, theres loads about. JQuery is nice, makes javascript easy. Next time you're thinking about spending 20 mins on flash, do yourself a favour and read this instead http://15daysofjquery.com/table-striping-made-easy/5/ very good example of how easy effects can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Elding Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 (edited) I think it would be better if it had the next events thing in that actual column, maybe if its just the next few days (weeks maybe? next like 3 events) rather than that link, less clicking, and seeing as you have all that empty space there already you may aswell.... i actually like the colour scheme aswell. Edited June 17, 2008 by Joe_Elding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Yeah, why have you used flash? You can do that in CSS pretty easily (sure you realise that already though). Most other simple flash style effects can be done using a JS library, theres loads about. JQuery is nice, makes javascript easy. Next time you're thinking about spending 20 mins on flash, do yourself a favour and read this instead http://15daysofjquery.com/table-striping-made-easy/5/ very good example of how easy effects can be. I use Dreamweaver, so the Flash was an "Insert > Media > Flash Text" jobby, literally select two colours and a link... And what you want the text to say My last site was done in CSS, but I can't be arsed with it, I'm too old skool for it haha. I think it would be better if it had the next events thing in that actual column, maybe if its just the next few days (weeks maybe? next like 3 events) rather than that link, less clicking, and seeing as you have all that empty space there already you may aswell.... i actually like the colour scheme aswell. The problem with using the event column (Like I used to) is that once an event goes or one is added, I have to add that event / take the event away from like 9 HTML pages, which takes a while. Not that long, but it's easier to have 'em all on one page. Plus at least when you go to the Events page you get to see flyers If there was a quick way of linking all the pages so that I could update one and the others get updated then I'd do it - I know it can be done, but as my site is at the moment it can't be. (As far as I know?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 If there was a quick way of linking all the pages so that I could update one and the others get updated then I'd do it - I know it can be done, but as my site is at the moment it can't be. (As far as I know?) My brains a bit fudged but i'd say (in order of most laziness) you could - 1. Leave it as it is 2. Use html/ssi includes (does anyone use these any more?!) 3. Use something like wordpress and build your site using that 4. Learn php Option 2 is probably worth looking into - its easy and will probably let you do what you want. You might need to rename the page to .shtml on any page where you use server side includes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'll give you one guess which option is most appealing right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Looking good man! Just need to get it in the centre of the page and it'll be better. Either way, getting there well! Just downloading the new track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 All your posters are black, blue, white, etc., which are the colours people would associate with "Technical Science", yet the site is in grey, grey and grey, with a bit of orange? Just thought it'd be cool to have the site colours tied in with the branding you've already done for Technical Science? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam L Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I agree ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 The only thing that annoys me( as a user with no knowledge, so the ideal visitor ) is that the nav bars at the top have a arrow next to them which suggests to me that there will be a drop down menu, but their isn't. More of a pet peeve really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I agree ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I also agre on the arrow thing, and i don't know if it's been mentioned, but why havn't you centred it? I can't explain why you should other than IMO, it would look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 All your posters are black, blue, white, etc., which are the colours people would associate with "Technical Science", yet the site is in grey, grey and grey, with a bit of orange? Just thought it'd be cool to have the site colours tied in with the branding you've already done for Technical Science? My flyers are all kinds of colours to be honest, like there's a red & white one, the latest is blue & black but I have no set colour scheme. The TS logo is normally, or used to be orange and white so I think I should change the grey bits to different shades of orange and white - good idea, when I get a minute I will Like I said at the top I've never been that keen on the colour scheme - well when I first finished it I was, then I looked again and thought "Hmmmm". The only thing that annoys me( as a user with no knowledge, so the ideal visitor ) is that the nav bars at the top have a arrow next to them which suggests to me that there will be a drop down menu, but their isn't. More of a pet peeve really. Another good point, I don't dig the buttons at all, font or anything, so when I get a chance these will be changed to suit the new colour scheme. why havn't you centred it? I can't explain why you should other than IMO, it would look better. I honestly don't know lol... I will Thanks for the feedback guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 oh my god i just downloaded 2 of your mixes..... AWESOME, right up my street!!! nice tunnnnnnnnesssssssssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I don't like the colours... but that's just me. Quite like the site though, I found it easy to use..blah blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diz Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 All seemed to work well for me, also some class tunes on the mix. Its now on my favourites list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Setup your domain properly so every page isnt http://www.technicalscience.co.uk/. Then people can actually link to a specific page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted June 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Setup your domain properly so every page isnt http://www.technicalscience.co.uk/. Then people can actually link to a specific page. I set it like that so people can't link to specific pages Plus, the domain would be peteduffield.co.uk/ts/index.html which looks gash. Gonna finish it off tonight anyway, colour changing and stuff I left 5 browsers uploading Renegade Radio mixes, went to work, came back to find my PC with a blue screen on. Gay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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