Website critique please!

[totallypersonal]

Same/similar text too, about being one of the UK's best etc etc always raises a smile that one. :biggrin:

I do like the site though but as other have mentioned - I'd have more products rather than one big one.

Haha, I think it's important to portray a good image of striving to be the best! I think I'll look into making the banner smaller, and perhaps featuring some products in the left hand column so that the customer can see more of what we do, other than just phone cases!

Thanks for the advice

[Mattie]

Hi Mattie,

Could you elaborate on what you mean please?

Rob

The layout is the same the colours are the same but different tone and text is similar have noticed since rebranding our site a few forum members are using similar ideas and stealinh images etc

[totallypersonal]

Having just looked at your site, and yes I have seen it before (along with lots of others when gathering ideas), don't you think that anyone using an Opencart premium theme will look a similar layout? Text-wise, I don't notice many similarities at all - of which any that are similar are used on most sites offering these services! Saying that people are stealing your ideas is a bit harsh to say the least, as like I have said, a lot of websites do look similar on the web, and this can't be helped! Especially when using a pre-made solution such as an Opencart theme...

With regards to stealing images, I hope this doesn't apply to me!

[John G]

Both your sites look good, very eye catching and well laid out, wish mine was as polished - i'll have to take a look at opencart.

The thing about looking similar to another site is very easy these days - everyone's using the same software, or templates, even if you designed it from scratch the probility of someone else's site looking similar would be very high.

As for stealing images - that's a strong one who has done this and can you prove the image is yours in the first place?

[totallypersonal]

Both your sites look good, very eye catching and well laid out, wish mine was as polished - i'll have to take a look at opencart.

The thing about looking similar to another site is very easy these days - everyone's using the same software, or templates, even if you designed it from scratch the probility of someone else's site looking similar would be very high.

As for stealing images - that's a strong one who has done this and can you prove the image is yours in the first place?

Thanks John. If you ever need a hand setting up Opencart then give me a shout! There are some great templates available on www.themeforest.net for Opencart, ranging from around £15-30, so not too expensive either!

[Mattie]

Firstly i wasn't meaning to come accross rude or anything.

I can't say i agreed with how sites can look similar, my is designed from scratch with just a few basic from opencart, i've changed a lot of the codes etc.

As for images i'm not naming names as it's fair on them and yes i can prove the images are mine and on most occasions the people have removed the images, it's not just people on the forum that steal content.

[sensor]

I never knew about this opencart software before, otherwise i'll have ago myself,
i've just got a web devoloper the go ahead to do my site the other day,

It will take a month or so, but i'll keep you all updated with screen shots and hopefully, you can give me some hints, tips advice on the design and lay out.


Just one more Quston, you know the 'keep calm' designs are they open to a certain instent?

Cheers

[bigj2552]

that site looks clean......but the phone add dominates the page to much when you first click on it......you need MORE content for your visitors to view when they FIRST click on your page....you MUST keep them intrested and guessiing whats what "...so they are interested to browse your site more
just my 10cents worth....but i myself am still developing my own site which is due to open mid may...so i might be in for a grillin myself when mine opens lol ...

[totallypersonal]

Just one more Quston, you know the 'keep calm' designs are they open to a certain instent?
Cheers

Hi there, I'm not sure what you mean? Good luck with your site

[totallypersonal]

that site looks clean......but the phone add dominates the page to much when you first click on it......you need MORE content for your visitors to view when they FIRST click on your page....you MUST keep them intrested and guessiing whats what "...so they are interested to browse your site more
just my 10cents worth....but i myself am still developing my own site which is due to open mid may...so i might be in for a grillin myself when mine opens lol ...

Thanks for the advice. I look forward to giving you a grilling in May!