New website design - feedback? Does this work? -- updated

Michelle Ann Dunphy

Sorry. I wasn't sure where to stick this one, so if this is the wrong place, could the moderators please move it? Thanks.

Hey guys!

With all this talk about branding and not using mics, my husband and I decided to come up with a new design, especially as I am finally getting demos done soon. This is what we've come up with. I really like it, but we'd love to get more opinions. The front page is the only thing done right now.

v3 of MichelleAnn.com

Thanks in advance for taking the time to check it out. I really appreciate it.
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EDIT: Updated MichelleAnn.com

Ronald T Robinson · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007, 07:29 (GMT) Post subject:

It's simple and attractive. Nice home page.

Now, it's a matter of marketing! Woo-Hoo! Smile

Debbie Deutsch · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007, 08:30 (GMT) Post subject:

NICE!! Refreshing....good job!

Victor Harris · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007, 15:19 (GMT) Post subject:

Very nice. Here's an idea. I don't know how many demos you have, but if you can place them right on that first page, thats the way to do it. Maybe in some other bubbles without getting to clutered.

Yes, people are to lazy to even press the demo button to go to another page. I know, cause I have the stats to prove it. Once I put them on the first page, they got a lot more plays.

Vic Wink

George Karnes · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007, 15:42 (GMT) Post subject:

Very stylish. I agree with Vic on trying to get the demos on the index page. Also, the text in the bubbles is a little tough to see. You can darken it up while still leaving it basically white to lend some contrast.

The shoe is very memorable.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007, 18:17 (GMT) Post subject:

Michelle, what's the point of the shoe? Just asking. I'm a professional web designer ( www.spasticlizard.com ) so I ask because I'm wondering what the tie-in to your voice work there is. Granted it's nice NOT to see a mic on it, but just curious about why a shoe? I agree with George, darken the text to make it more readable. Other than that I like how clean and simple it is. Nice, easy colors, too.

Michelle Ann Dunphy · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007, 18:54 (GMT) Post subject:

Thanks everyone for your comments. My husband really appreciates the feedback.

We were going for "cute, bubbly, fun, with a touch of sexy" Smile

The shoe is cute, fun and sexy. Smile

At least, that's the idea.

I agree on the text darkening. We're also working on figuring out how we want to incorporate the demos on the main page. Thanks for the tip on that one, Victor and George! Smile

Caryn Clark · Posted: Sun May 13, 2007, 20:05 (GMT) Post subject:

I like it!! I agree with all the comments too. Darken it up a tad, and put links to the demos on the home page.

I'd also put your contact info on the home page somewhere... don't make 'em click to find out how to reach you.

Nice!!

Todd Ellis · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007, 01:18 (GMT) Post subject:

i like it - it's fun. i agree about the text - maybe a drop shadow - or a layer of black text underneath nudged out just a bit.

with the shoe - the 1st thing i thought of was "the voice that fits" - or words to that effect.

Michelle Ann Dunphy · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007, 01:38 (GMT) Post subject:

Oooo!! I like that, Todd. Thank you so much!

Caryn Clark · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007, 01:39 (GMT) Post subject:

I like that too Todd... good thinking!

You're my cup of tea! (or are you in coffee... or hot water?)

Todd Ellis · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007, 01:51 (GMT) Post subject:

cup of tea, coffee, hot water? depends on the day, i guess ...

David Hernandez · Posted: Mon May 14, 2007, 04:07 (GMT) Post subject:

I like the feel, it's a good balance between professional and sexy.
I like the others feel you should darken it up a tad..make things easier to see while including your contact info and demo reels.

Now...if your hubby knows flash you could jazz it up slightly by making the bubbles move when somebody moves the cursor over them - also maybe a bloop sound. It's a simple addition that give your site a little punch. I allways like site with a little flash...those attract me more than just a standard point and click.

my 2 cents.

Maya Kuper · **Voice Seeker** Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 97

Michelle Ann Dunphy · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007, 18:07 (GMT) Post subject:

Thanks for the input. We're working on fixing it up right now to incorporate demos on the main page, contact information and fixing it up a little bit. I'll put up a link to the new version as soon as its done.

Thank you guys so much. I really appreciate the feedback.