Stumped

[lhadley91]

Hi there,

I'm working on a site for a client and I just feel like what I've produced is very... stocky I guess. After several reviews the client felt that the site should be simplified to just a banner, nav bar, latest news module and sponsors module. I've filled in the rest with pictures.

However I feel that its not a very fluid layout. Things are just kinda plonked where they fall. We've agreed that this is the basic layout he wants but I think I'm missing something like a border or something.

Wondering if someone with a new perspective could comment.
http://lancehadleydesign.com/bcsailing/drafts/draft41.html


Thanks

 

[bowenac]

Maybe a background image or a different color. I like draft42 more with the Upcoming Events. Did the client not like that?

 

[benjamin.morgan]

Draft 42 http://lancehadleydesign.com/bcsailing/drafts/draft42.html is very nice. I like it!

 

[lhadley91]

draft 42

I was almost certain that draft 42 would be chosen, however it was deemed "too dynamic" and they don't want to have to change it all that often.

The reason I like it is that it fills up that pointless space with something useful. But anyway. Still looking for suggestions on 4.1

I've added a 'pseudo-border' around the news module to make it step out a bit more, made the sponsors box smaller.

Its frustrating to me because without the expanding menus it looks so 1.0 to me.

Heres the new link http://lancehadleydesign.com/bcsailing/drafts/draft412.html

 

[bowenac]

I was almost certain that draft 42 would be chosen, however it was deemed "too dynamic" and they don't want to have to change it all that often.

The reason I like it is that it fills up that pointless space with something useful. But anyway. Still looking for suggestions on 4.1

I've added a 'pseudo-border' around the news module to make it step out a bit more, made the sponsors box smaller.

Its frustrating to me because without the expanding menus it looks so 1.0 to me.

Heres the new link http://lancehadleydesign.com/bcsailing/drafts/draft412.html

I like the new and I guess it makes sense for what they want. However I do like the new with the larger sponsor images.

 

[Fireproofgfx]

I like the site and its layout a lot. I think you did a great job. If they are going to be maintaining it then draft412 and 41 would be a better option for the client. I think they need to trust you and your knowledge of the industry though. For SEO purposes you should have more content "text" on the page to make it relevant with the keywords, H1 Tags, etc.