what you think of this site: Funky Little Feet

cnx-s · #1 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 10:52 AM

Please cast your eyes over this site - any suggestions and general likes and dislikes greatly appreciated!

cheers

Ben.

funkylittlefeet.com

**wige** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 11:27 AM

Viewing the web site in Internet Explorer 7, on Windows XP pro, the logo in the lower left corner is being moved down too far, all that is visible of the logo is the DG and the very top of the etnies text.

davebarnes · #3 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 12:02 PM

I would change the homepage title tag to "Shoes for Infants, Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers and beyond - Funky Little Feet"

Looks pretty good to me.

**dharrison** · #4 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 12:13 PM

Nice clean crisp logo and interesting layout.

As davebarnes suggested make better use of the Page title tags. Not just the home page but throughout the site. Incorporate them with your main keyphrase (again along the lines of DB).

I am viewing the site on FireFox at 1024 x 768 and the only criticism I can make is the logos being way down there. I would bring them up a bit to bring it in line with the bottom of the page.

Over than that, well done. HTH

rbirdsall569 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 07:52 PM

Visually very nice.

You have some id's that you are using more than once -- (home page) id's are only supposed to be used once per page (unless something has changed that I am not aware of). If you need to use it more then you should create a class for it.

R

Paul Brin · #6 (**permalink**) 01-17-2007, 10:54 PM

Why do you have a link to your home page from your home page?
That can be very confusing.
Also, I notice your titles, for links, are the same text as the link....what's the purpose of that?
Why not add some text as to what the viewer will find if they click on the link?

magnumgrp1 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 12:11 AM

In keeping with the latest usability guidelines of Jakob Nielsen, why not design your page for 1024 x 768 resolution while making it liquid for smaller screens?

Lucky

getmea · #8 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 12:37 AM

I attempted to purchase one of your shoes and to my surprise, it assumed I was a UK customer and added 2.95 (pounds) for delivery. I assume your intent is to sell to UK-regional customers only. When I got to the NOCHEX system, I abandoned...sorry if I screwed up any hits machine you may have. Not sure how everyone feels about a 3rd party shopping cart...I am temporarily using PayPal, but am working on my own - might give it a more professional experience.

Good, non-threatening colors (I would slightly bold the non-bolded white on orange text -- more readable)...I agree about the home page link on your home page. May want to keep the link only in the banner.

You are asking for spam-trouble by hard-coding your email address directly on the pages. Look up "email address masking" to correct.

Not sure why you would accept a link-exchange with a surf shop...sites are unrelated.

I saw the same blonde little boy in every picture...any relation? :)

pagetta · #9 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 05:43 AM

great looking website! very easy to use.
as has been said, some sort of page title consistent on each page would be good especially the home page as it looks like you've come into a catalogues page. perhaps just have 3 'funky little favourites' and a bit of 'about us' text on the home page (the bit about being committed to bringing kids 'well made well priced cool alternatives' would be good on the home page IMO).

(Getmea: surf link is completely related - not least because the place is based in cornwall, but also Vans, DCs and Etnies are surfer style brands the surf shop link also sells kids surfwear)
If you can sort the left hand logos that would be great so that on landing on your home page userrs can instantly see what brands you sell.

Really funky and sweet site though - makes me want to have babies just so i can buy teeny tiny Vans slip ons for them!

brentano · #10 (**permalink**) 01-18-2007, 08:12 AM

Clean, very functional. I would pick two nits. The welcome copy is pretty tight, but it could be even shorter. We don't need "Welcome to Funky Little Feet.' Instead, make your headline on that page "Fashionable shoes for infants, toddlers and beyond"

You could break it up even more by leaving that headline white on orange, then boxing in the rest of the copy (black or purple text, white background, orange border). The rest of the copy could be similarly shortened- think more bullets than sentences. "Vans, Etnies and DC in sizes Junior 3 to Adult 2" "Prices include P&P within the UK" "Order Online with Nochex"

I'd move the phone number directly under the logo in bold. Maybe even "Order by Phone
Number" For anyone who feels uneasy about your 3d party processing, they have an obvious alternative.

If you can, I'd like to see the product boxes be a uniform height. If all the product names are no longer than 3 lines, see if you can make the 1 and two line products stretch to that same height. If not, I'd try it without the boxes.

Nice work. I hope it rewards you with lots of orders.

bigbankhank · #11 (**permalink**) 01-19-2007, 07:24 AM

I like the colors you choose. A simple but very clean design.
The only thing I would alter if this were my page is the free space
at the bottom.

MikeinFlorida · #12 (**permalink**) 01-20-2007, 11:29 AM

I really like your site. It's a simple but clean design. However, I think you use the word "Funky" too much. You might think about cutting down on that.

And here's the rubb: You need some more copy on the page. You need to tell the visitors to your site just why they would buy from you. Make the pitch man! Do that and place it in the right places, seo the site correctly or have someone do that for you and you may just be on your way. Good luck!

nseidm1 · #13 (**permalink**) 01-20-2007, 08:50 PM

Nice. Needs footer corrections. Place a copyright notice, and a contact link.

jesterx · #14 (**permalink**) 01-21-2007, 12:09 AM

too much scroll!

Users normally dont like.

but the rest is nice simiple fresh design.