Gettin my website building skills on

[Jimmy Up]

So my site was lame.

I downloaded a 30 day free trial of adobe photoshop and learned how to use the gradient tool, which turns out to make just about anything look better.

I have no prior experience doing anything but posting on Zilvia, so let me know what you guys think. I know it needs more text content, but that will come with time as I am trying to do a lot of thinks to get some exposure.

I dig it, but I have been looking at the same stuff since 9am so I want you guys to tell me what it needs, I know there are some pretty talented designers out there and computers are not a strong point of mine. But I would like input from anybody and everybody ;)

CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!


ALSO- big thanks to fishbeinphoto.com for letting me use his sick ass pics

www.jimmyup.com (http://www.jimmyup.com)

[Wykydtron]

Thats pretty god damn good for a beginner. I just designed this one: Evergreen Drift - Pacific Northwest Drifting (http://www.evergreendrift.com)

[Jimmy Up]

way to show me up....


haha- thanks though man, I am really digging the big header and the pic scroll, thats legit

[Jimmy Up]

Like I said guys, any pointers or comments help me out.

Knockin out, se yall tomorrow.

[GSXRJJordan]

Haha, I dig it! Site looks great.

I "left feedback" under the supporter section :) :love:

[BustedS13]

Thats pretty god damn good for a beginner. I just designed this one: Evergreen Drift - Pacific Northwest Drifting (http://www.evergreendrift.com)

man, wordpress makes it too easy for you kids. BACK IN MY DAY we pounded out html manually. my nerf gun website was off the chain.

[HyperTek]

u ever consider doin a cover page? somethin simple thats attractive
heres mine
::TunerBase.com:: (http://tunerbase.com/)

[cc4usmc]

man, wordpress makes it too easy for you kids. BACK IN MY DAY we pounded out html manually. my nerf gun website was off the chain.

That was just his example, Eddi knows how to do it the hard was as well.

[BustedS13]

That was just his example, Eddi knows how to do it the hard was as well.

i really just felt like saying "back in my day"

[cc4usmc]

i really just felt like saying "back in my day"

ok old man lol...

[Element_on_20s]

Looks great man, thanks for all the support!

[SochBAT]

Looks great man. Personal tip, make it more attractive.

Its a bit bland, all the dark space left, well, dark.

Throw some kind of pattern, design, image, something to make up for the general void.

Specific note. Notice the background behind the your text? give it something.

Pick font colors and tones, and stick with it. Dark on (remotely) dark is played out, and doesn't stand out.

Just like art, your site needs to evoke some kinda emotion. action0oriented designs make me smile. So do colorful sites, tastefully done.

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/9349/critique.jpg

Not being a dick, just some constructive criticism.

[lflkajfj12123]

i still type out html

yes every line

sopemag.com

[HyperTek]

Looks great man. Personal tip, make it more attractive.

Its a bit bland, all the dark space left, well, dark.

Throw some kind of pattern, design, image, something to make up for the general void.

Specific note. Notice the background behind the your text? give it something.

Pick font colors and tones, and stick with it. Dark on (remotely) dark is played out, and doesn't stand out.

Just like art, your site needs to evoke some kinda emotion. action0oriented designs make me smile. So do colorful sites, tastefully done.

Not being a dick, just some constructive criticism.




imma have to guess that he used a template lol
white or black would look better on the edges.
i use one

[Jimmy Up]

Thanks guys, I am going to see what I can do about adding some deisgns to the dead space over on the sides, I like that idea.

[exitspeed]

u ever consider doin a cover page? somethin simple thats attractive
heres mine
::TunerBase.com:: (http://tunerbase.com/)

Splash pages are not a good idea. A user shouldn't have to click through extra pages to reach the main content. UNLESS there is something mind blowing it should be avoided.

Same goes for long flash intro's. Avoid completely. Analytics will show you how many people click past those techy, long, EXPENSIVE, flash pages. It's a waste.

The dude I'm doing the internship is a web master in ever sense of the word and these are some things he's instilled in me.

slidin_W.O.P, good start on the website. Sooshi hit the nail on the head with his tips. I second his suggestions.

I also think you could use Wordpress and edit that and get even better results. Start with a template and editing that.

[Jimmy Up]

Wordpress- thank you sir. I will be googling that from work today.

Yea, this is the beginning. I learned a lot yesterday so I figure if I sit down and fuck with it every night some cool stuff might develop.

[AznDrftr.]

Not bad all, even more so with WP being easy. Still the manual codin in Notepad is a pain.

I do all my designs in PS and html/css in notepad.

[Future240]

I agree alot with what sooshi said. Its a nice start, but kind of dark

[exitspeed]

Not bad all, even more so with WP being easy. Still the manual codin in Notepad is a pain.

I do all my designs in PS and html/css in notepad.

You still have to get down and dirty with code in WP if you want a custom look.

But yea check that out. And it's free. A couple examples.

My personal site: http://mhrussell.com/

My friends (the web guy. Yes even he uses WP when a huge custom flash site isn't needed): Motopsychoz MC (http://www.motopsychozmc.com/)

[Jimmy Up]

WP stands for wordpress I am assuming.

You guys think I should get a trial download of dreamweaver? I used it my sophomore year and it seemed pretty damn easy.

What would you guys recommend for a beginner?

[exitspeed]

WP stands for wordpress I am assuming.

You guys think I should get a trial download of dreamweaver? I used it my sophomore year and it seemed pretty damn easy.

What would you guys recommend for a beginner?

Yea WordPress.

Dreamweaver is good. You can use it on conjunction with WP for code.

[Flicktitty]

the "SHOP JIMMY UP Vynils" is spelled wrong ;)

[Jimmy Up]

Yea WordPress.

Dreamweaver is good. You can use it on conjunction with WP for code.

Right on, thank you man- Much appreciated everybody

the "SHOP JIMMY UP Vynils" is spelled wrong ;)

Haha- wow, I didnt even change that, so it's been that way for a while

[Flicktitty]

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LOL, fix that yo... free sticker for finding an error! woot.

[SochBAT]

Maybe its just me, that its something about that Z.

You can clearly tell it doesn't sit right. The faded sides help it fit in, but the top and bottom edges are distracting to me. Makes me feel uneasy.

And the empty space next to the model, below the car.

Fill it.

[Jimmy Up]

Maybe its just me, that its something about that Z.

You can clearly tell it doesn't sit right.

Sit right flush-wise and faded side skirts, or is it website talk...

EDIT: And the space for content needs content, it will be filled when more super exciting things happen

[SimpleS14]

Not bad for a beginner. The thick white border looks a bit out of place and I demand more pics of the Umbrella girl :keke:

[Flicktitty]

why not have a section where people can post there "jimmy up" pic's (cloths,cars)

[Jimmy Up]

oooooooooooooooooh- good idea, let me see if I can learn how to make that happen

[Flicktitty]

ooooh i had a good idea!

[Jimmy Up]

Off work now, so I can respond without being on the look out lol


Haha, I dig it! Site looks great.

I "left feedback" under the supporter section :) :love:

I didnt even get it... but it's the thought that counts buddy- muc love haha

u ever consider doin a cover page? somethin simple thats attractive
heres mine
::TunerBase.com:: (http://tunerbase.com/)

I did, because I am pretty good with flash. But I realized that I dont watch any of those when I come across them... just an extra click.

i really just felt like saying "back in my day"

Ill get there one day. CAPTAINCRUNCHBUSTAHSTRIPSFTMFW

Looks great man, thanks for all the support!

Thank you for all the pics brotha.

Looks great man. Personal tip, make it more attractive.

Its a bit bland, all the dark space left, well, dark.

Throw some kind of pattern, design, image, something to make up for the general void.

Specific note. Notice the background behind the your text? give it something.

Pick font colors and tones, and stick with it. Dark on (remotely) dark is played out, and doesn't stand out.

Just like art, your site needs to evoke some kinda emotion. action0oriented designs make me smile. So do colorful sites, tastefully done.

Not being a dick, just some constructive criticism.

You sir, are the man. I will be trying to accomplish just about EVERYTHING quoted here lol.

Really though, there are no harsh feelings here... just a better website in the end

imma have to guess that he used a template lol
white or black would look better on the edges.
i use one

Hit the nail on the head sir, and that shit STILL took me all day... lol, I told you- this isnt my thing

Not bad for a beginner. The thick white border looks a bit out of place and I demand more pics of the Umbrella girl :keke:

Ill end my multi-quotes with a positive note and I will post up more pics when Formula D season rolls around ;)

[SochBAT]

Oh.

Maybe include a mission statement. At first glance, there is too many different things going on, mentioning motorsports, stickers, attire.

From another point of view, I'd be curious and ask "What is Jimmy Up?"

Yes, your slogan underneath mentions it, but its only the tip. Just the tip.

Of the iceberg of course.

And as for the uploaded user gallery, have it randomized. Or Recently added. Not popularity.

[ZilviaKid]

i actually like it the way it is. looks very clean and easy to read.

i would however throw some pink up in this bitch because it seems to be the colour that you use quite often.

+1 for jimmy

[Gnnr]

Do not fill up all your empty space. This is good and is the current trend (the so called Web 2.0 way) in web design.

Current style in web design, web2.0 design style and principles (http://webdesignfromscratch.com/current-style.php)

And CSS is your friend. Here's a good site for CSS layouts.

CSS Layouts: A collection of 224 Grid and CSS Layouts (http://layouts.ironmyers.com/)

Your white border is a bit off as well as the the text formatting. Take a look at this page (its a wordpress template but it also uses a dark color scheme) and notice the use of text formatting/colors.

The Real JDM - Interactive (http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/)

Dreamweaver is the only WYSIWIG editor I like, but I've been using notepad most of the time.

All in all, I will say this is great first effort and for the most part its a very clean design. Keep it up.

[Bubbles]

my nerf gun website .


I'm listening....

[ericcastro]

My website is pretty much sweet too.

Eric Castro, Cinematographer and Gaffer residing in Hollywood CA (http://www.ericcastro.biz)

yahoo webdesign thing sucks.
Im just gonna get someone to make it once i get the videos and stills i need for it.

[cc4usmc]

^ I <3 Imdb lol.

[SochBAT]

Yo mike, if you need the full version of Photoshop CS2, holla! I've got it on lock!

Any other assclowns need it, hollar as well.

I'm seeding the shit outta it.

[Jimmy Up]

HOLLA-saurus rex

[SochBAT]

if you're free tomorrow after 630p, we could meet up. I get outta class (mtsac) at that time, and I would be pretty local to Covina.

I'll burn it on a disk for you too. because I'm so sweet.

PS. I reworked your logo just for kicks. I made jimmy the shaft and UP the balls. it looks cool. hahaha.

/Superbad moment.

[exitspeed]

My website is pretty much sweet too.

Eric Castro, Cinematographer and Gaffer residing in Hollywood CA (http://www.ericcastro.biz)

yahoo webdesign thing sucks.
Im just gonna get someone to make it once i get the videos and stills i need for it.

Wordpress man. I'm tellin you.

[Jimmy Up]

This weekend I will take the suggestions and put them to use- Then I will ask for more opinions lol


Locking it up

[Jimmy Up]

Alright, so today I made a myspace as I hadnt had one for Jimmy Up before. SO tomorrow I will be working on the main jimmyup.com and some shirt designs :D

Thanks for the pointers and I will post up sunday night with the updates.

btw, here is the Jimmy Up myspace- ADD ME!!!

MySpace.com - Jimmy Up - 21 - Female - COVINA, California - www.myspace.com/457977021 (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=457977021)


ALSO, for you guys that have girlfriends or wives or sisters that might dig the shirts and say "Damn, I wish Jimmy Up made some womens fitted clothing..."

Check out what my baby did with mad cutting skills, I think its big time:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/italianstalian008/l_9802a46d2c5947cd85d83af6b7468ef3.jpg

[SochBAT]

More Deliza Urueta.

MOARR!!

Subbed to this thread. I wanna see where it goes!

[Jimmy Up]

I spent my weekend doing inventory and shirts for the shift-lock/ Jimmy Up collab...

Kinda busted up my plans on website work, but tonight I have more time :D

[SochBAT]

What about tonight? yea?

Doo it!