My first Freesites are out - please give comments

[ronnie]

As for ads you could also try odd sized banners. As mention, traditional sized banners, ike 480x80 or so, have been used to much I think the surfer does'nt even notice them. Also ,seems the ads are all the same or very similar, colors, pics, ect. Shake it up with different ones.

I think it's been mentioned, but your links are still blue with a blue background, really hard to see.

I agree on the part of lines of text linked, like 3-4 lines of big linked text, one of my big pet peeve's lately, I just find it really takes away from the site, maybe even amatuish? I'm still trying to figure out why so many do it. Then again, just my opinion.

ronnie

[virgohippy]

Originally Posted by ronnie

I agree on the part of lines of text linked, like 3-4 lines of big linked text, one of my big pet peeve's lately, I just find it really takes away from the site, maybe even amatuish? I'm still trying to figure out why so many do it. Then again, just my opinion.

I like to make sure the surfer doesn't have to be especially dextrous to hit my link.

That being said, a little visual seperation, a change of font/color works wonders with a 2-line text link.

Anything more than 3 lines means you're just linking paragraphs. Paragraphs don't need to be links. Paragraphs are for teasing the surfer into becoming buyers. Links are for making the sales.

[samandian]

Hey board,

have done a lot of tidying up on the freesite layout please let us know your comments.

http://www.sexyethnic.com/fs/asians/...tightpussy.htm

thanks,

Samandian

[MrYum]

Here's a page by page for ya...

Entry page...

First off, that title has some I'm sure unintended implications. Be very careful of using the words like 'little' and 'small' if you're not fluent in the english language. Frankly, that title alone was a decline with me

Side scroll at 800 px wide.

You'll want to bump up the font size of that top sponsor link a bit.

Just noticed the 'visit our friends' text...lol. It's so small I hadn't even seen it there before.

The color of your enter link is so soft, it almost blends with the page bg color. Also, try not to stack a sponsor link right on top of the site entry link. It's could be seen as deceptive, and you don't want to give reviewers reasons to decline your sites. You want reviewers to see you submit name and be relieved that they're about to see a tight clean site they can accept

Main page...

Side scroll.

Sponsor text link size is tiny...since it's attached to a banner, not too big a deal. But, you really want to fix that issue throughout the site...it can only help sales.

Gallery one...

Side scroll.

Top banner left aligned, while the rest of the page is centered.

Link text to your hub is tiny.

Gallery two...

Side scroll.

Sponsor text link is tiny.

A final piece of advice...

Actually take the time to look at your site...every page...before you submit it. Look at it from a surfers perspective. Is it easy to navigate? Can you read the text? Are the links clear? Do the colors hurt your eyes? After you're done being a webmaster and building the site, ALWAYS surf it first yourself as a surfer before you submit it.

Think of it as being a roller coaster designer. YOU get the first ride!