Which version?

[nick1346]

I'm just playing around with the format of one of my sites, I'd appreciate a few comparisons on which if any you like.

The original page was delibrately unfussed and is at http://www.yourlocal.org.uk/drive/so...otondritn.html

The next version has had more detail added because my figures show that not everyone who visited this page via pay per click made it through to the next page, I suspect people didn't catch on that you have to click on the thumbnail, the link:

http://www.yourlocal.org.uk/drive/southamptondrive/sotondritn2.html

In the words of Trevor Macdonald 'and finally', same as above but with new banner as made by rob, (the colour match isn't perfect yet but I can sort that out):

http://www.yourlocal.org.uk/drive/southamptondrive/sotondritn3.html

Cheers all

[ez-ez]

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My opinion is the one with the banner is most appealing.. very nice and the page looks real subtle.

[islandcrazy]

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Hands down I like #3.. ..it looks the most professional and gives me lots of information without me HAVING to click if I don't want to.

The only thing I found "artistically" confusing was "your local" in the banner and the rest of the words "driving instructors" under the banner. I was trying to figure out why the name of your company was Yourlocal and what it meant until I realized it was part of "driving instructors". But I really like the look of the "yourlocal" banner with the map and all! MUCH better than the plain page #1. Perhaps if you put the whole title inside the banner? Or match the words "Driving instructor" to the style of "yourlocal" .Just a thought.

I really liked having the information about each driver right by their picture. I could go right to where I wanted without having to read too much (I'm a lazy surfer...better catch me right away!)

[SChajin]

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Hi Nick,

Long time, but I also like #3 it looks very nice.

[nick1346]

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Thanks troops! How are you keeping Sharon?

Looks like number three so far then, it's my favourite as well, Rob did the banner I'll see if he can match the colour. Good point about the underlying text, I'll find out what the font is on the banner and match it.

Cheers

[nick1346]

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I've just put a border around the banner on #3 to get around the slight colour difference, very subtle change but a quick fix......yes or no?

[royb]

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Check the spelling of important in your banner.

[Collectors-info]

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I’m voting for 3, a lot better looking. Only 1 small thing, your driving school is in the south of England & the banner image is oop north.

Chris.

[smcatering]

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Ditto,
#3 gets my vote too...

[bill2006]

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Number 3.
Space under Jo, is that for another box? If not consider centering the one on the left.

[islandcrazy]

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OH DUH! "YOUR LOCAL" is your company name!! SORRY! I get it now!

[beegud2]

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# 3 without a doubt for me...jsut more information and the map at top is a nice touch.

[thepurplebutterfly]

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I agree. I like the banner. I think it gives more depth and professionalism. Great job!

[Vasili]

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#3 is my pick, and it seems to inject a little structure througout.
I wouldn't be surprised if you naturally see it developing further....

[nick1346]

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Hi all,

Thanks to all of you, no3 it is then! It is interesting to see things develop, my original concept has changed much in the last few months and I can see a lot of areas I need to work on. But they are always improvements.
I'm going away for a few days so I won't be around till Tuesday, have a good weekend and keep vodaing (is that a word!).

Cheers

Nick