Jeep-CJ.com - HostV Community

philmckrackon · #1 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 08:09 PM

I've been working on a new concept for months and just opened the main site. I wanted to create an all em composing site that wasn't to restrictive for a passion of mine, my Jeep CJ5.

http://www.jeep-cj.com

I really fought with my self over the front page look and decided I liked the rustic feel of the portal instead of a real streamlined smooth feel - rough like off-road.

I have managed to buy up jeep-cj2, jeep-cj3, jeep-cj4, jeep-cj5, jeep-cj6, jeep-cj7, and jeep-cj10 (.com) over time (all the Jeep CJ series except cj8 (still working that one)) and I am using them to automatically redirect (after 15 seconds) to the main site.

Jut thought I'd throw this out to you all and ask for thoughts and suggestions. I am aware that the site is best viewed at 1024x768 but I had to make that concession due to a graphics problem I'm trying to sort out.

Thanks for looking,

mal · #2 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 05:57 AM

The site looks very good, I think the rustic look does suit the subject.

I like the clear easy to read text, but I do think that the width should be reduced to 8-900 when possible to avoid horizontal scrolling.

philmckrackon · #3 (**permalink**) 09-27-2008, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mal

The site looks very good, I think the rustic look does suit the subject.

I like the clear easy to read text, but I do think that the width should be reduced to 8-900 when possible to avoid horizontal scrolling.

I agree - 800 is what I'm shooting for...

Thanks for looking.

HostV Admin · #4 (**permalink**) 09-30-2008, 11:55 PM

Great feel to the site and Jeep is one of my favorite

I'd also recommend possibly making the overall width a bit smaller to make it easier for users with WIDE SCREEN etc.. as people prefer smaller width a lot of times unless it's video etc..

Cheers

wilber · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2008, 12:18 AM

That is a cool site. I mean I'm not into jeeps or anything but the look presented makes you want to stay and look or even join.

philmckrackon · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2008, 10:28 AM

Thanks Wilber - I'm glad you liked it. The presentation is supposed to do exactly that - make you want to look and join...

wilber · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2008, 10:35 PM

Well you have certainly done that. I will have to book your name down for some of my future web projects or do you just work on your own?

philmckrackon · #8 (**permalink**) 10-15-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wilber

Well you have certainly done that. I will have to book your name down for some of my future web projects or do you just work on your own?

Thanks or the compliment. I did not design the graphics. I really have no artistic ability at all - LOL

It was designed by a company called ForumSkin. As for all the custom code work and such and the layout - it's all me. Once thing I try to do is create all the code changes via plugins, example - I have one very large xml file that I load as a product that does all the modification of the site - no template or php edits... Just load a product xml file and I'm done.
Unfortunately I only work on my sites part time, I'm an Engineer in my real life and it leaves little time for other work but I'm always available for suggestions...

wilber · #9 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 01:03 PM

Ah OK, well that is cool to know now I have to UN-book your name

. I can't say I'm all that talented too, but you did do a good job of 'engineering' that one.

clipshare · #10 (**permalink**) 10-18-2008, 03:54 AM

Nice site. Clean and to the point, you don't have to guess what it's about. What is the "-cj" for?