Re: CYC site critique

A really (and I mean *really*) quick look at

8000x600
MSIE 5.0
DSL

Very appealing colors, clear, concise, fast download, nice rollovers on the
lefthand menu.  The ones throughout the site, however, jar a little and I'm
not sure that was intentional.

http://www.canadianyellowcedar.com/trellispage.html
http://www.canadianyellowcedar.com/containerpage.html
All links on menu lead to index.html

Others seem okay.  Bottom menu links seem okay, but didn't check as
thoroughly.

The mixed fontface bothers me a little.  I think it feels a bit cobbled
together with two very different faces in the page copy.  Also, regarding
the text, it might be advisable to not use all caps.  This is generally more
difficult to read.  Perhaps bold the photo captions instead and lower the
case of
TO VIEW PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS AND NUMBERS
PLEASE ACCESS THE
TRELLIS SPREADSHEET PAGE

at the bottom of the products pages.

Very attractive site!  I do agree that "wholesale distributor" needs to be
very clear on the opening page (maybe even in the heading) as well as on the
spreadsheet.  Only takes a line of code on each page, or a modification of
the logo graphic.

Nice site, enjoyed the visit.  Thanks for sharing.

Karin



----- Original Message -----
From: Shelley Watson <shelleyw(at)home.com>
To: <hwg-critique(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2000 7:44 AM
Subject: CYC site critique


> Dear Folks  :)
>
> First time putting a site up for critique :)  I'm considering a
> redesign although the client is happy.  This site was developed
> over 3 months with bits and pieces of info sent over time so it
> was a challenge to pull it all together.  At the very least I
> have to restructure some of the content and change the Product
> link to About Us.  I'm also adding a page that contains
> information on yellow cedar and a slide show of their
> manufacturing plant.  What I had to begin with was the logo
> (flat, print media only) and a small company bio.  Then a few
> pictures of the plant.  Received the product pictures last, 3
> months after the initial start.  Site is located at:
> www.canadianyellowcedar.com and although there are things I'm
> thinking about for changes I would like to hear from others about
> what I can do to improve this site or if I should really consider
> starting from scratch.  :)
>
> Shelley
> shelleyw(at)home.com

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