www.ebayben.com -15 year old's eBay business

**benmaxime** · 03-24-2009 06:59 PM

Please leave suggestions/feedback!
Thanks!

**Chilly** · 03-24-2009 08:54 PM

I like it. The big blue background makes the site look tiny though. Not much else I can say bad about it.
Keep up the great work.

**SCJeff** · 03-24-2009 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Chilly

I like it. The big blue background makes the site look tiny though. Not much else I can say bad about it.
Keep up the great work.

i agree, that was the first thing i noticed, maybe hue of red would help the white pop out more

blue is a calm color, and then with the white, it creates a kind of calm serene kind of thing.

I think a red would help it pop out more.

**EC44** · 03-25-2009 02:08 AM

I don't think aspiring entrepreneurs should be giving out design advice. My suggestion would be to check out the envato.com network, they run a network of design blogs/sites which will inspire and perhaps even connect you with a potential designer. Advice would best be served from a designer. Perhaps, if I were to recommend one of their sites, I recommend freelanceswitch.com forums.

Cheers and best of luck with your business.

**deknittingmills** · 03-25-2009 02:11 AM

RE ebay helper site, perhaps you can provide expert advice on how to actually be a powerseller on ebay so people can sell on their own. become an expert and then offer your advice.

**deknittingmills** · 03-25-2009 02:13 AM

I think your web design website is the best of the three. it is informative and looks good. i think that since you are young, perhaps target young entrepreneurs who are trying to start up a small business.

**fthom** · 03-25-2009 01:08 PM

I don't think aspiring entrepreneurs should be giving out design advice.

That's a silly thing to say...what if you do business in web and graphic design?
Anyway, my comments... I think it looks pretty good. Having said that there are a few small problems and here they are:

• Firstly continuity is a problem. The site is a template (as far as I can tell!) and this means that it's designed for a particular purpose. The design of your logo doesn't really tie in with the design of the rest of the site.

• The logo is good but I'd watch out for the ragged edges on some of the text (the 'y') as it doesn't look great.

• The flash looks good to but make but I'd centre align it and change the font. It would look better with a sans-serif font rather than a serif one...just to keep it modern.

• I think you need to give some information away straight away. Having to scroll down to read in depth what the website is all about isn't a good thing. Have some welcome text with information about what you do, then the contact/quote form.

• If possible make more of the rollovers in the navigation, perhaps have the colour of the text changing also.

• While I know why there is a picture of you in the left hand side (from seeing the other website) not everyone will know why it is there and who you are. Perhaps link it to the video / give a brief description under the picture.

• Against what others have said I like the background and wouldn't change it.

• In the 'Our Services' page perhaps have some small pictures/icons to represent the different services.

• In the 'Why Us' page center the flash animation

• On the home page you have the icons at the left hand side: share, twitter, contact, online/offline. They don't look very organised. Perhaps line them up more.

That's about all. Hope that's of some help. But don't take it negatively, it's a very good website... all the best with your business

**sdiener** · 03-27-2009 07:25 PM

I received a warning for malware. Anyone else?

SAm

**whgolf** · 03-27-2009 11:30 PM

great work, with the business.

I wouldn't advertise your age - u have to be 18 to sell on ebay

**joomlawhiz** · 03-28-2009 05:14 PM

I would recommend you left align the logo. That is the web standard. Other than that it is easy to navigate and explains your service well. Good luck!