PDA

View Full Version : Mercia Sub Aqua Club Website

joflo
22-02-2011, 08:44
Hi Guys,

Ive just thrown together the "version one" site for my BSAC branch.
If you get any free time, id like some constructive comments on its look and feel.

I tried to make it usable on a smart/touch screen phone.(less is more)

We are a training branch 1626 in Coventry trying to rebuild the club numbers.

thanks in advance.

Joe

www.merciasubaquaclub.co.uk
ChristianG
22-02-2011, 09:29
Ive just thrown together the "version one" site for my BSAC branch.
I couldn't access it, but then I'm a Mac guy.
PeteM
22-02-2011, 09:33
I couldn't access it, but then I'm a Mac guy.

Looks terrible in Firefox, you have a huge section with just external links then way down the page the main content, 50% off the bottom on my screen.
joflo
22-02-2011, 10:14
cool,

what browser does the mac use?

what version of firefox are you using?

seems to work ok in chrome and iE (updated versions)

im not a web designer so this is all hit and miss for me..
SoggyBottoms
22-02-2011, 10:19
I viewed it in Chrome and the content is pushed off the screen by all those adverts.
I take it you are getting significant reward from Screwfix and Stoney Cove?
A good start apart from the top banner.
I liked the gallery and the movies section - think the camera guy needs to discover white balance :)
Oh, I didn't find a link back to the Home from the Forum
MSutcliffe
22-02-2011, 10:20
Looks like this in firefox 4.0 (beta 11). Needs work...
(see attached jpeg).

it is (IMHO) seriously messy. doesn't seem to follow any particular order - extremely difficult to navigate around. Can't get back to the start easily. A huge excess of adverts.
PeteM
22-02-2011, 10:22
cool,

what browser does the mac use?

what version of firefox are you using?

seems to work ok in chrome and iE (updated versions)

im not a web designer so this is all hit and miss for me..

FF 3.6 (Edit: looks the same as the grab in FF4)

From memory Christian uses Safari.

Also I don't like the font in the graphics, not great to read and as the site is not accessible by a screen reader that could be a problem.
joflo
22-02-2011, 12:13
great feed back.

I need to re think the layout.

The forum link back is annoying as the site where its based wont let me do anything like that.

i tried to make a simple looking site but in the process have made a great mess..

ill work on the functionality first and then look at the look and feel after...

its been one of those "i was happy when i made it but then fell out of love when i used it" :)

thanks for the tips and advice. keep it coming.. :)
jcp
22-02-2011, 12:39
I would keep all the page links on each page rather than having to go back to the main page each time in order to navigate to another page.
ChristianG
22-02-2011, 13:04
what browser does the mac use?
I use Safari, which happens to be the Mac browser, as my browser of preference.

I could just as readily use Google Chrome, Camino or Firefox, but I don't. If I did my preference would probably fall for Firefox - FWIW.
bythesea
22-02-2011, 13:20
Looked alright to me, using chrome on a PC, widescreen monitor.

Easy to nav, found the basic info quickly.....it is a good base to build on.