New website!

Hello Callam,

It is looking good so far – though your links point to :

http://thetimberkid.webs.com/http://thetimberkid.webs.com/index.htm
http://thetimberkid.webs.com/http://thetimberkid.webs.com/projects.htm
http://thetimberkid.webs.com/http://thetimberkid.webs.com/videos.htm
http://thetimberkid.webs.com/http://thetimberkid.webs.com/links.htm
http://thetimberkid.webs.com/http://thetimberkid.webs.com/contact.htm

Which will need fixing.

Your projects look great.

Hugs
Belinda

-- The wood slayer - Yes dear I did plan to make more kindling out of that wood I have been drying for the last year - honest!

changes have been made, It should be ok now

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

I think I have all the problems sorted

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

Callum,

You have fixed the ‘home’ page but not the other pages links. You need to modify every page the links appear on. Also a lot of users who have already looked at the site might have old links cached (rare but it happens).

I would make a few suggestions on improvements:

- Give each page a large title.
- Whilst ensuring the overall theme (colours, etc.) remain the same on each page, each page should be subtly different.
- As your page is not a commercial site consider using frames as a navigation tool. They are easy to make and add a level of professionalism to the look for not much effort.
- You haven’t done it yet (which is good) but try to avoid a plethora of plug-ins they slow your site down, and aggravate your visitors whilst it is loading.
- If you have the same picture on a lot of pages ensure its address is the same on all pages so it can be cached by the visitors browser.
- It is a little tricky but try to adhere to the three clicks and your there from your home page – basically users can get to what they want from your home page in three or less clicks.
- Your home page should avoid chat windows, videos, and other plug-ins as much as possible. Let users decide if they want to go chat, or view a slide show. Keep your home page simple, a blurb, a picture or two (I would suggest a picture of your workshop and/or a signature piece).

I used to design web pages for a living so I am happy to offer help if you need it.

Hugs
Belinda

-- The wood slayer - Yes dear I did plan to make more kindling out of that wood I have been drying for the last year - honest!

The building blocks of your www are looking good kid.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Hi mate

just made your web site a favorite on my computer look forward to you updates and i want pics of your new shop ok?............

andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Callum, thats a nice web site.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker