Check my site over

[ariastar]

It's in my link (Aria Couture (http://ariaaustin.com/)), and I know it's not spam since it's not something anyone here is likely to buy. If you get any odd fonts or things not where they should be, please let me know what browser you're using. Some people still get a screwed-up layout.

I know not all links are linked yet. There are still some pages I'm working on, so no need to let me know that a link doesn't click. So far the links are under the images, though I'm working on making the images clickable as well.

What I want are any misspellings, links that don't go where they should (versus ones not yet linked), and general inconsistencies.

My goal isn't anything fancy or blinky. Blinky, flash-based websites annoy me. I'm going to ease, simplicity, and letting the focus be on what the site is for rather than showing off ugly .gif "dolls" that have nothing to do with anything.

Gratsi.

[natalic]

It needs some HTML work...I can help you if you want. Stuff is broken in the content. It breaks out at the bottom

Look over my site - It can be found in these forum (Cry for help).

[comhcinc]

i would just point out that you are using copyrighted pictures on your site. i hope you have permission.

[alaskalonewolf]

I love the design. Nice colour. Could use a bit of refinement though.

[ariastar]

Stuff is broken in the content. It breaks out at the bottom

Elaborate please?

[lisalisa46410]

Not sure if I would have a toilet in the background of the Rose Heaven dress. Kind of kills the vibe.

What are 'heavily layers' and what does it mean that they 'drap across the front'? Drape maybe?

'Below are mine versions' should probably be 'Below are my versions.'

(All of the above on the Rose Heaven page.)

Overall....you sure do like to use commas! They are way overused throughout your text. I would also suggest that you run your text through a spell check - noticed some words spelled wrong. A couple of examples are include 'differen' on the Historical Gowns page and 'youw' on the Bridal Gowns page.

You also need to check your verb tense. It changes constantly - many times within one sentence.

Also, the opening paragraph on the Custom Designs page is confusing. Shouldn't it be 'without LOVING to design' rather than 'without LIVING to design'? As a read it seems that you made a typo since the first sentence references 'loving' and then you switch to 'living.'

On your main page the last sentence of the first paragraph is positioned on the border making it difficult to read. Many other pages have entire paragraphs outside the bottom of the border.

You have posted all over the forums about going through IVF yet on your site you indicate that you will be doing it at the end of the year. Plus I think your 'about me' page is a bit of over-sharing for potential clients.

And your flare for drama might scare off potential clients. The thoughts page only makes me think "Thou dost protest too much." Especially when you try to convince people you are legit by offering them to view the making of a Titanic Swim Gown only to not have the link work. Prior to reading your 'Thoughts,' I would have not even considered that you didn't make your own designs. This page might not be the best place to even the score with somebody.

I'm not sure what program you are using to design your web page but you might benefit from a more 'plug and chug' type program. iWeb is very user intuitive and there are some good templates available in Rapid Weaver. These might help give the site a more professional, credible look. And I agree, you don't need lots of flash and bling but as a potential consumer, I would suggest a more polished page. When looking to spend this amount of money, I am going to form an impression about the quality of your work based on the quality of design work on your web page.

Hope this helps.

[ariastar]

How does this look? test page (http://ariaaustin.com/hometest.html) Not all of the link work, and the title still isn't there. Compared to this (http://ariaaustin.com), the current page. More polish without being overly annoying?

[dewdrinker19]

It is easy to navigate and pretty simple. My only thought would maybe be trying to add a little bit of graphics for buttons on the top to add a little more character. I dunno.

[Keith RS]

Layout is decent. Black background with yellow text makes for less strain on the eye. However, the font isn't my favorite.

Great job. :)

-Keith

[calebmixson]

The main thing that's tough for me (and I'm 16 so i have good eyes) is that yellow text on top of the black. Kind of hurts my eyes. But other than that it's a very nice page.

[xsamx1987]

looks good im thinking of makeing my own site soon good luck with yours

[evilxhwnd]

I would look into using a content management system, such as http://drupal.org/ and also try http://validator.w3.org/checklink