web design..first attempt
 

Sorry if this is a cross post, some other members recommended posting the topic here for broder feedback .

I am looking for some feedback on my first attempt at WEB design for a small automotive related site I have created. ( best viewed above 1200 resolution )

autowerks9.com

Take a look and tell me what you think. DAVID

Hey, the Pelican forums aren't hypertext linked!

autowerks links

What are you trying to say? We're not important enough?

Thanks..Me Fixy link !!!!!!;)

I always stick to 1000px as a maximum width, usually settling on 900px. Depends on who your target audience is though.

i know little, but hope to learn.

there are a few typos, lines thru type, and your pix appears off center.

A few notes:

Consistent look and feel. You don't have it. You change the link style on different pages (eg "our store" vs others. A cardinal sin imho. Don't make your user think. The main nav menus move all over - not good.

Name your pages something...not autowerks storefront
That should be http://www.autowerks9.com/store/ or something

The faq page has yet another layout/style. Consistency.

I don't like center justified links - in this application I'd left justify (the main links to the left of the page).

Layout/framing shifts on different pages. The design elements that don't change shouldn't move as you go from page to page.

The "storefront" graphic on the front page is confusing. Are those particular products? If so you might want a header for each. Or are they part of the eBay store? Again, if the links had a meaningful name then people would be able to get a little idea what was going on.

If your email links aren't coded in the page you're going to get spammed up the wazoo.

The header links should ALWAYS take you back to the home page. On the contact page it does nothing. Another no-no.

Don't underline things unless they are links (ie on the contact page. Find another way to set the text apart (size, color, etc).

Some of the pages are a bit busy, but overall pretty good. One some pages you end up with 2 menus, and thats a no no. Stick with the vertical menu you have on the main page.

I like simple HTML/Java pages as compared to the flash based horror shows that some sites have become.

I just clicked on the "about us" page and read the first few paragraphs. You need to proofread it a lot more carefully. There are quite a few typos and errors, makes it seem unprofessional.

and the menu and text are on top of each other at the bottom of the "about us" page. I would make this entire page shorter and to the point. look at some others, less wordy, we all greup reading those mags, and they inspired us.

good work, keep at it!!

Great info I will have to take a close look at things, Still a work in progress.

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