www.calypsowebdesign.com

calypso_webmaster · #1 (**permalink**) 05-06-2004, 05:02 PM

Any and all constructive criticism welcomed!! Thanks.

calypso_webmaster · #2 (**permalink**) 05-07-2004, 12:37 AM

No one gonna review my site...??

I would like to know what I can change or add to it??

Stevo · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2004, 05:19 AM

Hi There,

While i certainly aint an expert, I think design wise its a very eye pleasing site - and looks rather professional (which aint always easy!). The one big thing - im on a 512K broadband connection and the homepage still took ages to load all the images - i think the page+images images total 750Kb? Most on a modem (possibly the target audience you are trying to reach) would probably have given up... Just a point to remember..

Keep up the good work tho!

Steve

jbutton · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2004, 06:41 AM

Yes very professional but you would expect that from an IT company.
And the site has a clear layout.

calypso_webmaster · #5 (**permalink**) 05-07-2004, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevo

Hi There,

While i certainly aint an expert, I think design wise its a very eye pleasing site - and looks rather professional (which aint always easy!). The one big thing - im on a 512K broadband connection and the homepage still took ages to load all the images - i think the page+images images total 750Kb? Most on a modem (possibly the target audience you are trying to reach) would probably have given up... Just a point to remember..

Keep up the good work tho!

Steve

Thanks steve...I am currently working on image optimization as I have heard a lot that the images either take to long or do not load at all.

Thanks again.

calypso_webmaster · #6 (**permalink**) 05-07-2004, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jbutton

Yes very professional but you would expect that from an IT company.
And the site has a clear layout.

Thanks jbutton,

I think I spent over 3 months working on that site..with advice from fellow programmers alike...

Thanks again..

calypso_webmaster · #7 (**permalink**) 05-08-2004, 10:05 PM

I have foudn out why images were not working and I believe I have fixed them..

Also I have a question for all you webmasters..

Take a look at my current prices for hosting..

ok now compare it to what I am thinking of swicthing too..and let me know what ya think

New Price

$1/mth per 10MB/1Gig Bandwith, along with unlimited features..and $4/mth for each extra Gig.

so say if you want 100 mb and 2 gig...would be $14/mth

Would you be interested in that..I have been doign lot's of price comparisons...and I believe this is a good options..consider what my server has to offer..

But I am also interested in other webmasters/designer/developers opinions..

Please...let me know..

kathiefreeman · #8 (**permalink**) 05-09-2004, 01:14 PM

I really like the idea, being a writer I might even send you a sample of my work. Personally, I feel the text on the main page should be larger, and CHECK YOUR SPELLING by hand, a spell-check won't catch things like then instead of than. For the forum you need to specify why you want the email address. I would be hesitant to leave mine without knowing what you plan to do with it. You might add a comments box, too.

calypso_webmaster · #9 (**permalink**) 05-09-2004, 02:03 PM

Thanks Kathie,

I am currently working on a privacy policy, and going to inform visitors why I am taking the e-mail from them.

Mostly for the submit part so people can leave the option to allow people to contact them so they can either request more, or comment on your work.

And I am going through today and doing some major changes and updates...I am trying..trying to have it up and running live by the end of the week..I just am waiting for the domain name to go through..

thanks again,

Dave2004 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 09:12 AM

HI, your site is of a high standard design and easy to the eye, loaded very quick too, cool!! here a few tips my site peeeeeees lol

calypso_webmaster · #11 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave2004

HI, your site is of a high standard design and easy to the eye, loaded very quick too, cool!! here a few tips my site peeeeeees lol

Thanks Dave2004,

I have been working on the site for awhile now..and still work on it when not working on other sites.

If you, or anyone has anymore ot say please say it..

Thanks,

jstarkweather · #12 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 03:41 PM

Why the link to "Rebellion Web Design" in the upper left?? Did they design the template? Are they an affiliated company?

Jim

calypso_webmaster · #13 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jstarkweather

Why the link to "Rebellion Web Design" in the upper left?? Did they design the template? Are they an affiliated company?

Jim

They are an affiliated company..kinda partners really...

jstarkweather · #14 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 04:21 PM

It will be confusing for your clients. Not only that but if they are the "creative team" behind some of your design efforts then their site is really a negative as it is not well designed or laid out.

Jim

Dave2004 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 04:25 PM

HI calypso, I did what ya said about my site lol, not as goods as yours but im getting there and ty for the review, o have a check of it lol Dave

calypso_webmaster · #16 (**permalink**) 05-10-2004, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave2004

HI calypso, I did what ya said about my site lol, not as goods as yours but im getting there and ty for the review, o have a check of it lol Dave

haha thanks Dave,

Took me awhile to get my site looking like that..lot of work and time...and help from friends and other programmers...

I just looked you site over and re-reviewed it...check it..

calypso_webmaster · #17 (**permalink**) 05-12-2004, 06:57 PM

Hey anyone out there who is interested in getting on-line or switching from your current hostign server check us out..

We are currently offer the 3 months free when you sign up for any of our hosting packages..

Check em out for your self..

http://www.calypsohosting.com

calypso_webmaster · #18 (**permalink**) 05-14-2004, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jstarkweather

It will be confusing for your clients. Not only that but if they are the "creative team" behind some of your design efforts then their site is really a negative as it is not well designed or laid out.

Jim

I agree jim but they are not the creative team, they are merely a design company based out of montreal, the owner was a guy I went to college with. So we decided to become affiliates..
But not full-fledged partners, mainly because he is in Montreal(PQ) and I am in Moncton(NB)...
That said he has a good team of designers, just he has not updated his site for over a year now. Myself and my teams are in charge of our sites we do, we do soemtimes sub--contract to his, but for minor things..

That said I have moved his link down to the bottom left of the main page, under the title Affiliates.

So that should be better and easy to get now..

Thanks for the tip so I did not reply sooner..

powerservent · #19 (**permalink**) 05-19-2004, 10:33 AM

Well All I can say about the site is that the site is very visually Pleasing But a Load On my band width, it took 2 mins for it to load on My comp.
You see i am from India and we donot even dream of broad band.
Any ways thanks a Million for reviewing my site. Please cut down humongus images as they are always a Bane.
I suggest you to use Invisible tables with the same cut out images at the same Places , as compared to one single image. And i dont think thats gonna compromise with the Looks But people gotta Buy your Products thats the Idia right?

Please do advertise more clearly On the Home Page. Some Glitter will make even a not so good service recive Bussiness,
Thanks and reguards,
Powerservent

jstarkweather · #20 (**permalink**) 05-19-2004, 03:01 PM

Ouch...he is right. Save As produces files of 346kb in size. Not good.

All your images (esspecially the logo/server header) are too large. Are you using Photoshop? If not you need something else that has a "save for web" function. This is why I don't like PNG format either. File sizes are larger than JPG/GIF.

Cheers,
Jim

calypso_webmaster · #21 (**permalink**) 05-28-2004, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jstarkweather

Ouch...he is right. Save As produces files of 346kb in size. Not good.

All your images (esspecially the logo/server header) are too large. Are you using Photoshop? If not you need something else that has a "save for web" function. This is why I don't like PNG format either. File sizes are larger than JPG/GIF.

Cheers,
Jim

Hey thanks for the advice I recently just fixed all my images and saved them for web using photoshop...

Thanks again guys..biz is picking up..

calypso_webmaster · #22 (**permalink**) 06-08-2004, 01:12 AM

Just moving it up to the top..

;)