My first website

[AKMac]

Hi All,

I have just produced my first website. There are still a lot of images to be uploaded and some other tweaks, but I would be interested at this stage in any general observations re style and content.

www.akmacretouch.com

regards

a k

[AKMac]

Hello! Is there anybody out there?

[skoobey]

It looks good, you retouching is fine, and you'll get more refined as you do more images.

[fosterdesign]

Good work. I would suggest clarifying your identity a bit; separate your strapline or description from the logotype, mention your full name somewhere, and write the copy in the first person. And avoid the 'royal we'. Some beautiful images though.

[AKMac]

Thanks Foster. Some good points. Can you explain what you mean about separating the strapline.

[fosterdesign]

I wasn't sure whether to read it as 'AK Mac Retouching' or what. My preference would be 'AKMAC' all the same case, maybe with a strapline saying 'Retouching by [your name]'. Just a thought.

[AKMac]

I'm going to stick with that as it is, but I'm considering your other suggestions. Thanks again.

[TopiToo]

Hello AKMac,

Just a couple of small suggestions from me

1. Your logo is a gif personally I would of made this a jpeg
as currently the text looks like its breaking up (ie it could be sharper)
and the gif is dirty - slight grey pixels in the B/G
2. On the services page I would suggest a return after
"and what the"
3. I think already mentioned, but I would if trying to contact you
want to know your name ie contact page - please contact Alastair . . . . .
4. On the about page just a suggestion make the italic quote in bold.
5. And last point I would have a link to social feeds ie blog for what you are
currently working on. Company FB page is a possibility, and even Twitter.
Hope that wasn’t too painful, just a few ideas for the future apart from that
I like the style and a good choice of images – well done.

[AKMac]

Thanks TopiToo,
Boy, you've got sharp eyes. Unfortunately I am at the mercy of my web designer re the choice of gif over jpeg for the logo. I agree with the comment about the line being too long in the services page, and I' going to fix that now. I'm in two minds about whether to make it 'contact info@ or 'contact Alastair@. At the moment, the way it's set up, if you do contact info, it automatically sends to alastair@akmacretouch.com, so any reply will have a personal touch. Regarding FB and Twitter - I think I must be the only person on the planet who isn't connected.

Thanks again for your advice

Alastair

akmacretouch.com

[TopiToo]

Hello AKMac,

Another point to consider if starting up is do you want people to know who you are?
My point being social media is the way forward like it or not, so if you are serious you need to be onboard. You should think about this point seriously, you clearly have a portfolio to show, so why not advertise the fact.
Many people under estimate this issue.

I understand your points about the logo Samteq will no doubt charge for further changes,
unless you have full access to the site.
Wish you all the luck, and by all means shout if you need any advice most people on this forum are only too willing to help.

[AKMac]

Much appreciated TopiToo

Alastair

akmacretouch.com