Is this too...er....TACKY!?

CowGirlUp1833 · 03-10-2006, 11:56 PM

As many of you know, I do websites and other marketing 'stuff' for small businesses. To help design others sites, I often play with my own personal site, trying out new looks and styles. I recently re-did the entire look of my site....but I'm not sure I'm sold on it.

What do you think...is it tacky or cool?

www.freewebs.com/cowgirlup1833

Shannon · 03-10-2006, 11:58 PM

I like it! I like the "sheer" look. I do think you could do without the butterflies though. Good job!

honeydoozy · 03-11-2006, 12:11 AM

I like it too - but I'm with shannon on the butterflies thing... lose 'em.

Actually, I'm really not a big fan of any sort of animation on websites - I think it's distracting, and not always well executed.

Other than that, and a few little layout issues, I like the feeling of it - just needs a little tweaking.

CowGirlUp1833 · 03-11-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by honeydoozy

I like it too - but I'm with shannon on the butterflies thing... lose 'em.

Actually, I'm really not a big fan of any sort of animation on websites - I think it's distracting, and not always well executed.

Other than that, and a few little layout issues, I like the feeling of it - just needs a little tweaking.

Great...care to share what you would "tweak"? Input ALWAYS welcome!

firestorm · 03-11-2006, 12:37 AM

I didnt take the time right now to go through every page in it, but what I saw I liked. I like the nature themes (butterflies and such) ..so yeah I like it fine!! LOL

chocchipcookie · 03-11-2006, 01:21 AM

I love it, except the butterflies.

SilentSpring · 03-11-2006, 04:52 AM

Wow, I usually hate freewebs -- but you can pull it off! Soooo much better then most of the rest I see... good job

SkipaJo Cowgirl · 03-11-2006, 05:31 AM

Kim, I for one like the butterflies and the plant, and overall, I'm impressed with your site's layout. However, I see two opposing themes displayed. I'm not seeing the connection between the lively butterfly, the healthy greenery and the dry, cracked earth for the backdrop - which in my opinion, represents a severe drought occurence. Wouldn't the butterfly and plant naturally be thirsty and suffering in such conditions? I am thinking the butterfly is fluttering around for a drink, lol! Other than that, again I think you did a great work and I love the title "All things Kimberly"!

shell · 03-11-2006, 05:50 AM

Your picture looks like a high school year book picture. If that is the look you want, than it is good.

Emzalss@2580 · 03-11-2006, 06:11 AM

I like it! The butterflies are cool.

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03-10-2006, 11:56 PM	#1
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: On the Lake Michigan Shoreline Posts: 17,367 Images: 438 Blog Entries: 41	Is this too...er....TACKY!? As many of you know, I do websites and other marketing 'stuff' for small businesses. To help design others sites, I often play with my own personal site, trying out new looks and styles. I recently re-did the entire look of my site....but I'm not sure I'm sold on it. What do you think...is it tacky or cool? www.freewebs.com/cowgirlup1833

03-10-2006, 11:58 PM	#2
Shannon Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 10,833 Images: 1017 Blog Entries: 63	I like it! I like the "sheer" look. I do think you could do without the butterflies though. Good job! __________________ Mariah - 15 year old KWPN Dutch WB mare I ride earthquakes like I ride horses, often and with talent. And that's only ONE of my talents.

03-11-2006, 12:37 AM	#5
firestorm Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 582 Images: 91 Blog Entries: 8	I didnt take the time right now to go through every page in it, but what I saw I liked. I like the nature themes (butterflies and such) ..so yeah I like it fine!! LOL __________________ www.myspace.com/cowgirlin_it_up RIP... LS "135" ..12/7/1958 - 9/29/2005~I will never forget you my friend. "Adios" ~ Howard "Montana" Bates~Jan. 13, 1940 - Jun. 3, 2006 ~someday we will ride together again

03-11-2006, 01:21 AM	#6
chocchipcookie Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia... Posts: 2,655 Images: 135 Blog Entries: 14	I love it, except the butterflies. __________________ Live for today, we'll dream tomorrow.

03-11-2006, 12:11 AM	#3
honeydoozy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: sunny so. california Posts: 1,777 Images: 51	I like it too - but I'm with shannon on the butterflies thing... lose 'em. Actually, I'm really not a big fan of any sort of animation on websites - I think it's distracting, and not always well executed. Other than that, and a few little layout issues, I like the feeling of it - just needs a little tweaking.

03-11-2006, 04:52 AM	#7
SilentSpring Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,150 Images: 274	Wow, I usually hate freewebs -- but you can pull it off! Soooo much better then most of the rest I see... good job __________________ Liz ♥ Tomahawk ♥ ♥ Silent Spring ♥ Horsecrazy Design

03-11-2006, 05:31 AM	#8
SkipaJo Cowgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,660 Images: 31	Kim, I for one like the butterflies and the plant, and overall, I'm impressed with your site's layout. However, I see two opposing themes displayed. I'm not seeing the connection between the lively butterfly, the healthy greenery and the dry, cracked earth for the backdrop - which in my opinion, represents a severe drought occurence. Wouldn't the butterfly and plant naturally be thirsty and suffering in such conditions? I am thinking the butterfly is fluttering around for a drink, lol! Other than that, again I think you did a great work and I love the title "All things Kimberly"! __________________ Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security deserve neither and will loose both. - Benjamin Franklin

03-11-2006, 05:50 AM	#9
shell Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Great North West Posts: 9,536 Images: 298 Blog Entries: 12	Your picture looks like a high school year book picture. If that is the look you want, than it is good. __________________ “Look, what a horse should have he did not lack, save a proud rider on so proud back.” -Shakespear Keep track of Denali: Journey of a doomed horse http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com/horse-forums/journals/shell.html

03-11-2006, 06:11 AM	#10
Emzalss@2580 Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: England Posts: 634 Images: 73 Blog Entries: 4	I like it! The butterflies are cool. __________________ Be careful who's advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it.

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