Jun 08, 2005
So Much
By Timothy R Butler | Posted at 5:11 AM
There are so many things I want to write about here that I just cannot yet. It is driving me crazy. Several things I've spent much of the last few weeks dealing with, for example. That's where a private, password protected blog might be good, but I don't think that is for me (at least, by and large).
On the other hand, you can see one thing I am up to. A new design for my church's site. Take a look and let me know what you think. The powers that be want the animation to be smaller in width so that there can be a side column… do you like that idea? Thanks for your input.
Update: In reply to Mark, note that this is not the live site, just a mockup of a new front page.
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It looks great. Nice and clean design.
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Well, I’m not a big fan of flashy/or in your case javascript, things constantly running. So in a way I am all for making that “animation” box smaller.
If you don’t mind, and from a design prespective, why does the front page not match the rest of their site? Or am I only looking at a DEV version??
On a positive note, I do like that blocked info bits with the “faded” backgrounds. Looks nice.
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Looks refreshingly different. I wonder how it would load on dial-up with the graphics in that javascript scrolly-thingy. That kinda stands out, meaning takes away from the rest of the page, imho. It might help if it had a border, like a picture frame and wasn’t right on top.
Other than that, I really like the design. I’m actually working on a redesign as well for my church. Watch my blog for a review request.
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http: //tonymorgan.typepad.com/tony_morgan_one_of_the_si/2005/05/10_easy_ways_to.html
(Though a quick glance tells me you’re doing pretty well on that)
My only objection would be the scrolly graphic thing. Ugh.
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I like it. I don’t mind the animation but the scroll to the side action does make me a little dizzy.
I would suggest password protected entries within your blog, but I am sure you remember the result of that when I tried it.
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Mark: I updated my entry to clear up confusion. It’s funny several of you disliked the animation… the newly formed web site committee of others interested in helping me (previously, I’ve been a one man shop), all seemed to like that part the best.
Josiah: I really wanted the graphic to stand out, since that will have the “big things going on” featured on it. A slightly smaller one may be better though.
Timothy: Thanks… I think we violate more of those on our old site, which I did back in 2000.
Christopher: Thanks. I may make the transitions a little less varied, and I’ll keep dizziness in mind.
I do remember the fun you had with password protected entries. Might have to think about that, though.
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It was just that one transition that swiped across really fast. I like all the other ones. I think that is an excellent idea to bring attention to big events.
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Bah! I typed out a very nice response yesterday that I must not have submitted.
Short version: I like. Leave the big ads on the homepage the same size for balance. I’m assuming you will not be using them on inside pages. If you are, make it smaller, but keep same proportions so it is both shorter and thinner for those pages.
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Kinda thought it was a dev area since the url changed.
About the design, that’s the art of web design. It all comes down to opinions. As long as your chruch loves it, that’s all that counts.
Thanks for sharing.