Pixeled Review

Reviewer: Kurokumo - pixeled.chicque.com
Done On: May 5, 2005
Reviewee: Laura at The Filans

First Impression: 17/20 pts.
You have a very simple splash page, but you have nothing of importance on it. Most people have 1024x768 and it isn't required. And everyone should have verdana because that is one of the default fonts on your computer. And the "Since: 27th December 2002" Isn't a requirement now is it? And so once I measured it down, it seems nothing on this page is useful, the listed and joined can go onto your site in a sub page. Anyway... Moving on.

And see, you have put in the site stats, "Since: December 2002" And the pixel font you used for the site stats are to crammed up and too big for that font, it should have been 6, so if you look at it, there are dark blobs on some of the letters. The blending thing you tried to do with that lady so the light from above the trees would be on her didn't work, those 'dots' on her face aren't appealing. Your image is nice and crisp though. And where you made the circles; I can see a visible line on the edges of them. But I do like the originality of this layout. Wow, I like your little image roll over, very cool. The reason I took off 2 points is because of that useless splash page and I really didn't like that blobby font for the site stats.
Overall Impression: Good

Organization: 16/20 pts.
There's way to much bolded text on the updates so it's hard to find the date you posted the updates on. Just capitalize it, not bold it. And your tag board doesn't look so neat, why not get a php board, your site should support it, go to kao-ani.com to get one.

About: Ah, good! The first thing I come to is the about page with info on the couple you're talking about, let's see how fast I can learn about them. For the 'photo' of Gillian, I wouldn't use fancy font, I would just use bitmap/pixel font so we can actually read it. It would be "Fave Westlife songs" And fave is not a word, it's favorite. And I still haven't found out what Gillian does. Does she act, sing, model, or is she just a normal old town girl? And it's good you have a back link on all pages. You had good info on the shop, especially the pictures; visuals are the best things. And I found that Shane is the famous one who acts and sings, but does Gillian have any acting blood in her? Ah, good! You also have visuals on the house! I right click disabler isn't really needed for the house sub page because all I have to do is click on the image, hold down and drag and drop into the address box. Good pictures.

News: I like your interview bits, they really dig deep into who the Filans are. But don't forget to put a back link on the bottom of the interviews. All the other things here are very good and organized. Use paragraphs though!

Wedding: The first thing you should tell us is when the wedding was, the chapel it was held and things like that. And I love those lyrics he wrote for her. See, the facts are second; they should be first. Hawaii is spelling with two 'I's. On the picture page, you went 'computer talk' on me! It isn't 'coz' it's because and it isn't 'pix' it's pics or pictures.

Pictures: Make sure to make the previews of the pictures the same size, the images of Gillian in the jewellery made by Joanna are bigger then all the other ones, make sure to fix that so it looks more organized.

Fans: For the interactive, tell us that if we press it, we'll have to ask questions through pop ups. What in the world is a 'Lifer'? A Westlife member you mean? And use 'Last Name' some people might not know what a surname is. But I LOVE Hero, it's so... funny [?] lol. Oh, and I just noticed, this is only for girls, I would make one compatible for boys too. Or tell us it's only for girls because... I don't think a dude would be wearing a blouse and having a girl like... rape him, LOL! Anyway... xD.. Wow, I like Cinderella too. I officially love your interactivities. And the info on your trip and you're very lucky to meet them! Nice photos too.

Fun: Yay, some graphics! Your blends aren't that bad and your avatars should be all the same size or separate them with dividers with the different sizes, like 100x100 or 60x60. Nice blinkies. Man, you had fun with those dolls didn't you! For your poll, make sure to make it multiple choices, because I might want blend challenges and quizzes. Interesting 'Real Supporter' Cool, I support them! And for the quizzes, make sure I can find ALL the answers in the site itself, so these quizzes show if you read this site enough to get these questions right. Your wallpapers aren't that bad, but they aren't as fancy and pretty enough for me to use them I don't think, lol.

Site: Ahh, a page on the Webmistress, very good. And I truly didn't find any info on the Filans' kids. On the affiliate page, that one button is too big, if that site doesn't have a normal 88x31 button, make one for her site then because her button makes everything look very sloppy. Everything else here is fine, but your past layouts are a bit messy [how they're lied out]
Overall Impression: Average

Contrast: 19/20 pts.
Your layout is very different and I love your interactivities, fan work, blends, writings and so on. Very good! And especially the page on you, that's a key and the 'exclusive' pictures and info on the Filans.
Overall Impression: Awesome

Coding: 14/15 pts.
There needs to be a css sheet somewhere in your html between the head tags. Oh, never mind, I see the reason for doing that is because you don't need one.

Iframe: Ah, good, you know how to use internal style sheets. I'm not going to snoop through your css, but try seeing if it's valid at w3.org. Everything else here is fine, you should definitely try using php because this is your own domain, php will simply your life by millions.
Overall Impression: Good

Fun/Bad/Sad: 15/15 pts.
You have a lot of things, fun section and graphics, you have a tag board and guestbook, great job!!
Overall Impression: Awesome

Errors: 7/10 pts.
A lot of spelling mistakes. Like in your little interactivities and some other spots. No broken images, good job!
Overall Impression: Average

Total: 88%
Great job! Make sure to get a link of my review site up and this review has to get up on your site too!



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