Website feedback

[Joost27]

Looking for some feedback on my upcoming release version of my portfolio website. The new one is just the front page so far so the links go no where.

http://www.joostport.com/

 

[pw~mp5]

Visually I like the new design, although I do like the text menu from the current design. Getting rid of the Flash is also a big plus.

Code wise neither are valid HTML. Valid HTML insures that your site will display correctly in all browsers and devices, it also boosts your SEO. You should not use tables for layout, tables slow down rendering. Google now uses your site speed in their ranking algorithm. You should use the "p" tag for paragraphs, this will also boost your SEO. The navigation image on the new layout should be one image for speed. You could do this by using CSS sprites or an image map.

 

[VIPMSP]

i like the new "logo" or font for joostport better... although, like the current layout more.

also san serif fonts >>> serif fonts (for the body). they are much easier to read and overall look cleaner, IMO.

 

[Joost27]

pw, thanks for the feedback. The site will be valid before completion, this was just done in notepad real quick to make sure the images line up and to get the stylesheet mostly complete. I have debated switching from tables and understand the loss in rendering time for browsers by using them, but likely will stay this route. Did not know about google's use of page speed in their algorithm. As far as benefits for SEO, while it might be good for a client's page and I would likely choose the different route, I am not so much using the site to advertise myself online. It is more of a site that is on my business cards, website profiles, and email signature. So, for me at this time I am not taking SEO into consideration for my own site.

 

[Joost27]

It is now live at www.joostport.com. I took your advice VIPMSP and did a Sans-serif font rather than Serif. Much nicer.

PW, I am working on a version without tables just to try it out after giving it thought, but for now my site is done with tables just so its complete for Friday when I needed it to be.