alright guys, i've got attempt #3 up, check it out and throw some more feedback at me!
edit: actually it'll be anothe 5 minutes while its uploading

 

page not found! man that new site looks super clean, dayum!

 

yeah sorry, posted too soon, its still uploading
man i hate dial up lol

 

Better

MDFF

 

yeah man better, you have some formatting work to clean it up, but the layout is comin along. I've got a bunch of exp in webdesign as well so if ya wants some $.02 lemme know.

 

+1 Improved. Add the link to your sig too

 

oh yeah, thats a million times better, but you still have some ways to go still. keep it up. i also have web design experience, if you need any help with something, let me know.

 

Much better man. Now, if you can code some cool buttons and ditch the text on the left side than you will be even better.

 

I have designed webpages before - my background is computer science - I'm very picky, and I usually get it my way. I've hired web developers in the past, they hated me, and I redid their work inhouse.

First the good news. You've done a good job picking colours, and creating content. You've made a nice layout that's pretty simple to navigate, and you've made your name visible on every page.

Now the stuff that needs work.

There are some spacing issues in different browsers. I looked under the hood and noticed its been done in MS Office. I have no beef with microsoft, but, their 'save for web' editting is really not designed for professional web pages. It's fine for a young persons webpage showing off their pet dog, however, it's not up to your current professional needs.

The first thing to avoid when creating a webpages is frames. You've done that... good.

The next thing to avoid when creating webpages is using tables for layout. It's a big no-no. It works well for certain situations, but not for a professional site. Unfortunately that's how MS has done it (because it's easier for it - not because it's the right way).

The next this to avoid is having the style sheet information on the page. It should be in a seperate .css file that all of the other pages refer to. This is purely a maintance issue - and beleive me - maintance is the REAL cost of a website, not the creation. A poorly planned website will cost you at least twice what it cost to have made before it's working properly, and keeping it running will cost more later.

Here's what I recommend. You've done a very good job laying out what you like and what you want to show off. This is pure gold. I wish I had this from all of the people who I've done work for. Most people have no clue what they want, and even more poorly describe what they know they want.

At this point you could hire very cheapily a young computer guy to create the webpage properly. They should do this webpage to meet web standards. IF they aren't doing it to standard find someone else. MS does not do it to standard, or anywhere close.

The second option is to learn how to properly code a webpage. It's not difficult at all. It's a very rigid framework and once you understand the basics you'll get it. The big bonus is that you'll be able to add content later in a few minutes, rather than finding the guy who made it and paying him to do it.

 

^ +1000 Great advice!!!!!

MDFF