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What are your thoughts on the design and functionality of this site?

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Post by Nima2712 »

My attempt at building a web site for my friend's baking business. Done entirely in HTML/CSS/jQuery. Critique, suggestions, etc. much-appreciated.

I'm also ready to do pro-bono work for causes I deem worthy. My contact information is in the footer of the site. I'm happy to hear from you, if you need a site.

Thank you HN readers!

What are your thoughts on the design and functionality of this site?
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Post by stray »

Think in terms of what actions you'd like your user to take. Perhaps you'd like the user to order something from the catering service?

You have maybe 3 seconds to grab my attention, and fancy screen sliding isn't going to do it.

Don't make me think.

I personally hate the color palette too, but I can't articulate what's wrong with it.

I hope this helps...

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Post by leeHS »

Good start, but it needs to be better.

A few things off the top of my head: 1. It took me ten seconds to figure out you are a catering company. It should have only taken me 2 seconds. 2. Don't like the girl. What is she holding? I just jumped over to istockphoto.com and did a search for "catering" and found a dozen images you could buy for $15 that are better. 3. Also, I don't mean to keep picking on the girl, but nothing about her says "catering" to me. 4. Nothing feels connected. The title, mission statement, and the girl, all seem like they are just floating.

Good luck! Hope I helped.

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