Redesign of website

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A Christian friend of mine had/has a site that she was using to sell a book she had written http://www.royalbluebooks.com (Can you tell what her favorite color is?) I volunteered to redesign the site for her and came up with http://www.ceanahascp.com. In the process I thought in the long run she would be more successful building a site that revolved around content and went with a social networking feel. So I humbly ask for some constructive criticism. Do you think it was a good idea? Does the page load fast? Feel free to register and tell me anything you see with authenticated privs. She is a Godly woman and has a real desire to reach others for Christ. Through her, my wife and I got 3 of the greatest gifts we've ever received. I just want the site to be a success for her so any guidance you give would be humbly received.

Jon

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Hi JStieglitz!!!!!! I think

Hi JStieglitz!!!!!!

I think you need to work on the appearance more. First impressions are important.

Thanks for sharing!!!!!

Tim

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specifics

Hey Tim,

Thanks for taking a look at it. Do you have any specifics? What didn't you like about the appearance?

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Hi JStieglitz!!!!! Looks like

Hi JStieglitz!!!!!

Looks like your site is developed in Drupal. At the present time, our sites are not created using Drupal, so my advice may not be correct.

I think you or your friend should pick out a theme from someone like http://www.templatemonster.com... This would help your site get started with a fresh and current look.

I hope this helps!!!!!!

Tim

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Are you sure?

You must be looking at the old design? www.royalbluebooks.com and not the new design at www.ceanahascp.com I hope I am right :-)

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Hi JStieglitz,

Hi JStieglitz,

Sorry, I think your www.ceanahascp.com your site needs to keep moving forward in the design area.

My experience is with Wordpress, but the same thing you can do with Wordpress you can do with Drupal.

Here are some wordpress themes that helps me communicate what I am trying to say.
http://www.polesaparttestcente...
http://www.flashmint.com/show-...

From the examples, you can see that the site needs to pop with color, layout, and photos. Thanks for letting me share my thoughts!!!!!

Tim

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Wow

Yeah,

I see what you mean. Thanks for the input. Just when I think I am getting a feel for the web design thing. I do appreciate it.