The Guild Hall got a facelift...

I would be interested in knowing what you think of it.


The Guild Hall's New Look...

Hi,

I use 1024x768, and at that resolution the design has some issues, to say the least.

Also, the overall style changes abruptly when you go into the eShowcase part of the site.

Hope this helps!

Best,

-Boyd

> I would be interested in knowing what you
> think of it.

using percentages instead of set pixel widths. Thanks for reinforcing the lesson.

...so named because my viewpoint is one from someone who is no expert at web design, marketing, or other things associated with online business; as a newbie, though, I can tell you my "gut impressions"

> I would be interested in knowing what you
> think of it.

So, here goes. Guild Hall logo is quite nice; professional. First thing I noticed (using AOL) is that, at the normal web window size, the links on the right side of the page are almost completely off screen. "Normal" web window in AOL for me is about 2/3 full screen size.

In IE, if my browser window is not maximized, the center column text spills over into the left column of links, making it more difficult to read.

The ornamentation in the right and left columns is nice, but in order for it not to be overwritten by the link text, I'd decrease the typeface size used for the links.

Most web sites I've been to "adjust" for the window size and, if they are too large for the window, you just get the scroll bar without the page layout being affected. Here the page layout does get affected adversely by different window sizes.

The bold typeface comes on a little strong; if it were me, I'd also consider using Arial or another sans-serif typeface for my copy.

Thanks for the opportunity to provide input.




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Hi,

One thing I want to compliment you on is you got rid of the picture of the "full-figured" woman throwing the white bowling ball. I never did understand that picture...

I agree with LariAnn: these days sites need to be friendly to AOL, WebTV, Netscape, IE, and various resolutions.

Hope this helps!!

Best,

-Boyd

> So, here goes. Guild Hall logo is quite
> nice; professional. First thing I noticed
> (using AOL) is that, at the normal web
> window size, the links on the right side of
> the page are almost completely off screen.
> "Normal" web window in AOL for me
> is about 2/3 full screen size.

One reason for using the percentages in the widths is to try and overcome this problem. The background image, though causes problems so I guess I am going to have to rethink this background.

> In IE, if my browser window is not
> maximized, the center column text spills
> over into the left column of links, making
> it more difficult to read.

Again, related to the above problem.

> The ornamentation in the right and left
> columns is nice, but in order for it not to
> be overwritten by the link text, I'd
> decrease the typeface size used for the
> links.

Point noted. Probably in the next revision...

> Most web sites I've been to
> "adjust" for the window size and,
> if they are too large for the window, you
> just get the scroll bar without the page
> layout being affected. Here the page layout
> does get affected adversely by different
> window sizes.

> The bold typeface comes on a little strong;
> if it were me, I'd also consider using Arial
> or another sans-serif typeface for my copy.

I tried it without bolded text and found my eyesite too poor to read and it didn't have the visual impact I wanted.

> Thanks for the opportunity to provide input.

Hey, after ripping your site apart, I only felt it right to give you and everyone else a chance at mine.