My First Website

bobman1235
bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
edited May 2011 in The Clubhouse
Hey all,

My mom and a few others opened a restaurant in Palm Springs, and they "hired" me to do their website for them.

They've actually been open for a month or so but I just thought "hey I should show the Polk guys the site and get some feedback." So... here it is

http://www.twistedpalmsprings.com

Any feedback on the design or content would be appreciated.

Also, if anyone is in the area or traveling through, please stop by and give them a try. I've known the head chef for a few years and she is truly gifted with food.
If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • renowilliams
    renowilliams Posts: 920
    edited May 2011
    Well laid out website. Nice Job.


    P.S your making me hungry!!!!



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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited May 2011
    Very nice!
    Now I am hungry!:cool:
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2011
    Very nice and simple to navigate site. Everything seems to be there (menu/prices, location, hours). Congratulations!
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited May 2011
    A+

    I liked it and it made me salivate, so it definitely passed the test (and I own web development firm) :biggrin:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2011
    We'll be getting down that way at some point. Thanks for the heads up.

    Nice work, BTW. I kind of had you pegged for a guy around my age, but it seems you're a younger dude if you're Mom is opening a restaurant?

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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited May 2011
    I'll have the Steak and Frites, a Ranger, large, and I'll start with the Bruschetta. Thanks.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,726
    edited May 2011
    Nice design overall, but there's a type on the first page. The note at the bottom says taht you're closed on Tuesdays, but then Hours to the side show that you're closed on Wednesdays, may wanna straighten that out there on the page
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2011
    Hire a new photographer. The shallow depth of field is not what you want for pictures of the food. Someone must think they are sort of artsy. But they are very distracting and not very good IMO.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited May 2011
    Pulled pork on poached eggs and bottomless champagne for $20? Great way to spend a sawbuck.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    Nice design overall, but there's a type on the first page. The note at the bottom says taht you're closed on Tuesdays, but then Hours to the side show that you're closed on Wednesdays, may wanna straighten that out there on the page

    Gah, you're the second person who's said that, but I can't reproduce it on my end. It's something about columns not lining up on the right side, but I can't figure out why certain people experience it. Mind telling me what browser you're using? I've tested on IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Opera and they all show Tuesday as Closed.

    Even better, could you screengrab it for me?
    shack wrote: »
    Hire a new photographer. The shallow depth of field is not what you want for pictures of the food. Someone must think they are sort of artsy. But they are very distracting and not very good IMO.

    I completely agree with this, but it is out of my hands, i just have to work with what I'm given as far as the photos.
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  • fatchowmein
    fatchowmein Posts: 2,637
    edited May 2011
    The first picture I see is dessert! Love it.

    I cannot produce the closed on Wednesday error. I'm on IE8 with a 24" monitor. Hope that helps with the feedback.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,427
    edited May 2011
    I see the closed/Wednesday thing. Running Mac/Firefox/1280x800 resolution. I get the same thing on Safari: Is it a resolution-based issue?

    Here's what I see (nice job on the site!):

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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited May 2011
    Looks like a nice site to me. Food looks good enough to eat harhar, i didn't get the closed wednesday problem. Loaded up just fine for me.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited May 2011
    I get the same appearance as agfrost. Using FF 4.01
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,713
    edited May 2011
    On my end, I see a "Closed on Tuesday"; no "Wednesday" problem.

    Under the "Twisted Bistro Hours", where it shows:

    "MONDAY-SATURDAY :
    BRUNCH - 8AM-2PM
    CLOSED - 2PM-4PM
    HAPPY HOUR - 4PM-6PM
    DINNER - 5PM-10PM


    SUNDAY :
    BRUNCH - ALL DAY 8AM-3PM"

    ...the color shows up as a Faded Grey ( like an Inactive Link kind of thing).
    Suggest making that a darker color.


    Looks good overall. The pictures are good but do have a sort of "Nouveau" kind of style. Not bad but a little stark; the photo guys on here will have to make some suggestions on that.

    Good luck to your mom, looks like a good start !
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    agfrost wrote: »
    I see the closed/Wednesday thing. Running Mac/Firefox/1280x800 resolution. I get the same thing on Safari: Is it a resolution-based issue?

    Here's what I see (nice job on the site!):

    Jay


    Screenshot2011-05-15at922.jpg

    PERFECT, thank you, it is a resolution issue.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited May 2011
    Good job. Does make you hungry:smile:

    IE7 1034x768 works right.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,047
    edited May 2011
    Very nice site indeed....
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2011
    Nice job Bob. Perhaps I missed it, but can I call for reservations, do I need reservations, large groups..... Just my observation.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    PERFECT, thank you, it is a resolution issue.

    By weird coincidence, the owner emailed me last night and changed the hours so they're no longer closed mid-day, which should fix any issues with the hours lining up. Thanks again to those of you who helped me trace that problem down; I had a customer email me via the site a week or so ago and it's been driving me nuts since.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2011
    looks good to me. I like the photos.
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  • CTTE
    CTTE Posts: 183
    edited May 2011
    Nice web site. What's the Soup du Jour?
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited May 2011
    Maybe personalize it a bit with a small picture of the owners, wait staff, and chef smiling in the spotless kitchen.



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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    We'll be getting down that way at some point. Thanks for the heads up.

    Nice work, BTW. I kind of had you pegged for a guy around my age, but it seems you're a younger dude if you're Mom is opening a restaurant?

    I'm 30 (almost 31... eek), my mom is in her mid-50's. Definitely late to be starting this kind of thing but not unheard of :)
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited May 2011
    Holy crap you're old. I just turned 1/4 century last week though:frown:
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited May 2011
    My .02 -

    Maybe a nice photo or two of the inside/outside of the place on the Directions page? I looked at every menu link (I think?) and could not find one, just thought it would be helpful when you're trying to get there for the first time?

    I would lose the links at the very top right of the home page as well, they seem redundant since the same information can be found in the link bar below the restaurants' name (ie. Home, Location, About Us, etc.).

    I would also suggest keeping consistent with pricing info; on the Catering page, "$" signs are used before price numbers, but on the "Menu" page there are just numbers sans dollar signs. I get the idea on the cost of the items, just think you should stick with either price format rather than both.

    I really like the fact that photos of different menu choices are displayed. I also like the ease of use of the site, you can navigate back to any place on the site no matter where you search. Great job on the overall design, IMO.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited May 2011
    Thanks polrbehr

    I've asked repeatedly for some pictures of the exterior and interior (I live 3000 miles away, it's tough to take any myself) but have been unsuccessful in getting them so far. I"ll ping them again on that one.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2011
    gwh wrote: »
    Maybe personalize it a bit with a small picture of the owners, wait staff, and chef smiling in the spotless kitchen.



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    polrbehr wrote: »
    My .02 -

    Maybe a nice photo or two of the inside/outside of the place on the Directions page? I looked at every menu link (I think?) and could not find one, just thought it would be helpful when you're trying to get there for the first time?

    I would lose the links at the very top right of the home page as well, they seem redundant since the same information can be found in the link bar below the restaurants' name (ie. Home, Location, About Us, etc.).

    I would also suggest keeping consistent with pricing info; on the Catering page, "$" signs are used before price numbers, but on the "Menu" page there are just numbers sans dollar signs. I get the idea on the cost of the items, just think you should stick with either price format rather than both.

    I really like the fact that photos of different menu choices are displayed. I also like the ease of use of the site, you can navigate back to any place on the site no matter where you search. Great job on the overall design, IMO.
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Thanks polrbehr

    I've asked repeatedly for some pictures of the exterior and interior (I live 3000 miles away, it's tough to take any myself) but have been unsuccessful in getting them so far. I"ll ping them again on that one.
    I guess it mostly been said, I agree has to be personalized. Home should have pics of the restaurent out door and inside accompanied with personel pics (owner, chef and staff).

    IMO;

    If the online menu could be a reflection of the hardcopy menu where you could flip the pages (starting with the hours of operations). This is again IMO, I never been to keen about clicking on some that tells me "under construction. IMO, if it does not exist yet it should not be there (exception of feed back since you start by requesting of course).

    Still, overall a very appealing website! :cool: Congrats on a job well done (especially for your first time experience). :cool:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited May 2011
    Nice job there chief, I'll stop in next time I'm out that way.
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