Input needed on updated NLC web site

[ManOfWord]

I've tried to clean it up a bit. Is is any better?

I use Dreamweaver and when Prax mentioned "padding" I just realized/found that I can adjust each layer's properties. Duh!!!!

[Praxeas]

The text looks nicer now..you might still try a background color that is a ligher or darker shade of your main color or even a background image that is a gradient fill, but the grey had to go haha

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

It's the shockwave app you have, if someone does not have the plug-in it might cause delays. It also maybe the video...if it is not streaming it might be cue-ing up

On the NON-Flash site, you are having too much load for the video.

Make a Video page and link to it.

This banner is way to busy.



Are those members of your church?


New Life Church exists to: Serve God, each other and our community


Motto? Why so small?

Welcome to New Life Church 6511 Milan Rd. Sandusky, OH 419.625.61

Phone?
Map?

Should be at the bottom of the page. If they are not lost at the top, they will want the address when they get to the bottom.

Nice color mix though.

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

The text looks nicer now..you might still try a background color that is a ligher or darker shade of your main color or even a background image that is a gradient fill, but the grey had to go haha

Hmmm...lighter than white?

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

On the NON-Flash site, you are having too much load for the video.

Make a Video page and link to it.

This banner is way to busy.



Are those members of your church?

No, that is some clip art I found. However, I could probably round up folks who look very similar to each of those!


New Life Church exists to: Serve God, each other and our community


Motto? Why so small?

You mean it's too easy to memorize? Actually, I didn't think it needed to be any larger since it is probably one of the first things people see and read.

Welcome to New Life Church 6511 Milan Rd. Sandusky, OH 419.625.61

Phone?
Map?

Should be at the bottom of the page. If they are not lost at the top, they will want the address when they get to the bottom.

Nice color mix though.

I added a Mapquest logo and link. You like?

[Praxeas]

You have lot of blue...let the "white" be just "white space" between content. Use variations of blue or use a color wheel for another color

this one is neat, but only offers continuous but not contrasting
http://www.ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html

this one offers all the variations. BTW I have a free extension for fireworks I think that does this

http://www.wellstyled.com/tools/colo.../index-en.html

This one is cool as it has a randomizer
http://www.colorsontheweb.com/colorwheel.asp

this one is cool too, but you have to ender the color by hand (RGB values)
http://design.geckotribe.com/colorwheel/

http://www.colorsontheweb.com/colorwizard.asp#wizard

that last one is cool too

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

You have lot of blue...let the "white" be just "white space" between content. Use variations of blue or use a color wheel for another color

this one is neat, but only offers continuous but not contrasting
http://www.ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html

this one offers all the variations. BTW I have a free extension for fireworks I think that does this

http://www.wellstyled.com/tools/colo.../index-en.html

This one is cool as it has a randomizer
http://www.colorsontheweb.com/colorwheel.asp

this one is cool too, but you have to ender the color by hand (RGB values)
http://design.geckotribe.com/colorwheel/

http://www.colorsontheweb.com/colorwizard.asp#wizard

that last one is cool too

OK, I think I understand now. 'Zat better?

[BoredOutOfMyMind]

Originally Posted by ManOfWord

I added a Mapquest logo and link. You like?

Still a very busy page.

What exactly are you doing with this page?

Cut it down to do THAT and move the other content to other pages.

Leave the mission, your welcome and your photo. The menu at the left will attract them to your other content. Put the address at the bottom below the map link. Add the phone number - do you offer a ride? Put a photo of the vehicle you use.

And in the photos, be sure to have someone making faces at the camera, and by all means have a photo of your empty sanctuary! err- scratch this paragraph.

[ManOfWord]

Originally Posted by BoredOutOfMyMind

Still a very busy page.

What exactly are you doing with this page?

Cut it down to do THAT and move the other content to other pages.

Leave the mission, your welcome and your photo. The menu at the left will attract them to your other content. Put the address at the bottom below the map link. Add the phone number - do you offer a ride? Put a photo of the vehicle you use.

And in the photos, be sure to have someone making faces at the camera, and by all means have a photo of your empty sanctuary! err- scratch this paragraph.

OK, here is my intent. I want to give folks introductory material and then they can find more from the menus. The only exception is the video center, which is small but allows them to get a plethora of material (when I'm finished) without having to go anywhere else.

[OneAccord]

Looking better! One thing: Big black square on left? I see "Click on file to view video" but underneath a big black square. Might be somethin you're workin on, but does look better. To the left of Pastors Video is a man standing lookin up (You?). Huh... I see nekkid elbows!