My New Site launched - Feedback?

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

07/13/2009 11:29:52 AM · #1

Hi Everyone,

I've been working on putting my new site together, some of it is still under construction (i.e. the info link). I was wondering if some of you might be so kind as to take a look and provide me some feedback. Primarily looking to see if there is anything that really bothers you, or you dislike in terms of placement / functionality / look , etc etc.

I was goin for the less is more in the galleries, and had a tough time deciding on imagery, but this is where it's at now:

www.danrothfeld.com

Thanks for your time...

Skip

Canon EOS-1D X

07/13/2009 12:20:20 PM · #2

you might want to post into this thread to get feedback, as well

Ivo

07/13/2009 12:27:57 PM · #3

Looks good, the flash flickered on me as I do have the most recent plugin for Firefox. Another thought is on Music. I too have a flash site and was advised by many to ditch the music. It slows things down and also deters from people looking at it at work because of the music. Just a thought but nice otherwise.

Intelli

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/13/2009 12:37:31 PM · #4

I liked it.. I tried to find something that was wrong.. but couldn't. Very nice..and nice work too=)

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

07/13/2009 01:33:09 PM · #5

Thanks for checking it out guys.

Looks good, the flash flickered on me as I do have the most recent plugin for Firefox. Another thought is on Music. I too have a flash site and was advised by many to ditch the music. It slows things down and also deters from people looking at it at work because of the music. Just a thought but nice otherwise.

As for music, I wrestled with not having any, but then I figured if you're gonna go flash...why not? But I think you're right in many ways music can be hit or miss, I think I'll have to find some more "neutral songs" or something less obtrusive.

I liked it.. I tried to find something that was wrong.. but couldn't. Very nice..and nice work too=)

Thanks Nicholas

freakin_hilarious

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

07/13/2009 01:50:52 PM · #6

Having music on by default will send some people packing (instantly) that might have otherwise stayed (like me). Having music on/available will not keep people at your site that would have otherwise left. Conclusion: music bad!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/13/2009 03:39:22 PM · #7

Hmm, Good Point, never looked at it that way.

franktheyank

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

07/13/2009 04:15:11 PM · #8

Absolutely great site! Easy to navigate, professional looking in every sense.

vlado

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

07/13/2009 05:54:33 PM · #9

Originally posted by franktheyank:

Absolutely great site! Easy to navigate, professional looking in every sense.

Have to echo these comments, but add, you might want to add more descriptive titles to your pages. Splash screen doesn't have one, and the galleries just has "galleries pages"... suggest you'd want something like "Gallaries Pages - DanRothfeld Photography Inc"... better for search engines... and you'll need as much info in the title, b/c using flash already has you at a disadvantage with the search engines.

Google Glass Google Glass

07/14/2009 09:46:25 AM · #10

Good Suggestion...

lynnherrick

Nikon D200

08/01/2009 08:01:07 AM · #11

Site looks good and loaded fine for me. I didn't hear any music, but have to think that's a good thing :-)

ambaker

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

08/01/2009 09:10:11 AM · #12

No music no flash with Chrome, but very nicely done and smooth operation.