Please Critique My Website

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BrandisBaked Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:05am
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Ok, my web designer is finishing up my site. She's just put a lot of placeholder info there which I'll go in and change once she's done, so no comments or complaints about the spelling are necessary - as it will all be changed soon. I still haven't committed myself to specific flavors and prices - which is why it's that way.

What I need feedback on is the ease of navigation, eye appeal, layout, etc.

If you have any issues viewing it, or see any error messages, please let me know (and tell me which browser you're using).

Thanks!!!

www.brandibakes.com

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antonia74 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:08am
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I LOOOOOVE IT!!!!!!!! It's so bright and fun and lively!!!

One thing though....I see you offer sugar-free desserts, but I couldn't tell if that's a specialty or your main product?? icon_confused.gif Do you only offer sugar-free items? Sorry, bit confused as I also notice that you trained at a sugar-free specialty bakery, wow!

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BrandisBaked Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:10am
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No, I'm selling sugar free items at the farmer's market starting next month... so it's just a "side thing".

Glad you liked it. icon_biggrin.gif

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BrandisBaked Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:16am
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Hmmmmmm... she must be messing with it again. If you can't see it, PLEASE check back later. I've got to finish it up and get her paid before we both go on vacation.

Thanks!!!

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Cyndi1207 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:17am
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Once I open it where do I click. All I get is the Coming soon note. That front page is beautiful though so I'm excited to see as to what the rest of the site will look like.

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scgriffiths Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:18am
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I'm only getting the cover page too. (and it looks great!)

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ailyn222 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:25am
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Same here only getting the cover page. Very Cute

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ailyn222 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:26am
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FYI: My browser is Firefox

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BrandisBaked Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:28am
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Ok, she took it offline until tomorrow because she was having an issue with the "adult gallery" (which requires age verification). I'll post something tomorrow once it's up for good.

Thanks y'all! icon_biggrin.gif

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BrandisBaked Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:08pm
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It's back up!

Please tell me what you think...

Thanks!

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Countryatheart32 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:17pm
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I just check your site out and it looks great!

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sweeteecakes Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:19pm
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I love it!

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marthajo1 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:21pm
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Brandi- It looks really cute! I noticed you have a bert and ernie cake. Have you read some of the stuff about the legality of that? I would hate to see them come after you.

Your designer did a good job on your site! I t seems easy to get around to the different areas and is pleasing colors and layout.

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crystalina1977 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:21pm
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I really like it, it's cute and definitely easy to use. Great job!
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fooby Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:22pm
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Just a suggestion... when clicking on the gallery and categories, would it be possible to put a button or link at the bottom of each photo to return either to the category menu or main gallery menu? I know it will come to a point where you will have more than one pic per category and having the button will help a lot. I know I can just click the back button but I'm lazy icon_lol.gif

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Cakey Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:22pm
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I love it! It's so cute and retro and I love the little cakes that you click on. Really nice job. I also like that right away you say the city and state that you're located in. It's nice not to have to hunt for that stuff. Looks great!

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sreale Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:23pm
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Very cute graphics! Very easy to navigate and the colors POP!!

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paolacaracas Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:27pm
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Its looks very professional I cant wait to see it finished, congrats!

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ruralepicure Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:33pm
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I love the website! Very fun!

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sheri717 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:35pm
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Nice website. Fun to browse through.

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Jenn123 Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:37pm
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Really Super! Works with Mozilla.

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sweetflowers Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:37pm
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I love it. Wonderful feel to it. Who did the art work? Did you hire a graphic designer or do it yourself? It's really nice!

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BrandisBaked Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:39pm
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Originally Posted by sweetflowers

I love it. Wonderful feel to it. Who did the art work? Did you hire a graphic designer or do it yourself? It's really nice!




It was done by Joelle at Moxie Design Studios. Very pricey - but worth it, as I needed a really professional presence on the web.

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GRAMMASUE Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:42pm
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Very nice website!! I love the "hot cakes" feature!!

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cmmom Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:45pm
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It's so adorable! Love the graphics. I can't wait until you are all completed. It looks like you are going to have an awesome website! Congrats!!! and best of luck in the future!!!

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sweetflowers Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:48pm
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Well it may have been pricey, but looks like it was worth every penny to me! It just sets a wonderful tone for the site! Congratulations, you're going to do well with this!

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scoobam Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:49pm
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I've tried firefox and IE.. and neither can access the site.. I tried with and without the www in front just in case. icon_sad.gif
hopefully it's just me.

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LanaC Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:52pm
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Website ultra cute. Snake coiled around the Go Wild birthday cake - uber cute infinity (as my 6yr old says).

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mbasic Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:53pm
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My IE works fine (version 6). My place of employment has banned IE 7.0 because of incompatibility issues. Maybe check the version of IE. Just a suggestion.

Great site -- easy to navigate. Can't wait to see the final version!

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mgdqueen Posted 19 Mar 2007 , 5:55pm
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Brandi, my husband designs sites so he critiques A LOT. Yours is terrific-bright colors, nice text (easy to read) and not too much FLUFF. My only complaint would be that you have to click twice on a picture in the gallery to make it larger and there is not a back button. I would like to see a new window open when you click on a picture, showing the larger size. That's the ONLY thing I would change.

BTW-I love the carrot and chocolate cake prices!!! LOL

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