Re: Site Redesign Project

If it's not broken, don't fix it :) It's one of the few sites that
don't come with horizontal scrollbars in my browser (I know, my fault
for using a low resolution instead of getting glasses). The only
problem is the same as with all table-based sites, non-graphical
browsers (including search engines) see the links to other pages
before (and hence as more important than) the content. It's amazing
how divs and the CSS float property allows you to have your cake and
eat it too.

I personally wouldn't use a CMS. They're horribly slow. I mean, I
use a blog, but I still notice how snappy my static XHTML documents
(with some SSI) appear and how long it takes the blog to come through.

On 7/31/09, Tim Sleeper <timsleeper@wittymonkey.com> wrote:
>
> Hey y'all-
>
> I was pointed to this list to propose a site redesign for abisource.com.
> Yes, I am volunteering myself for this project and do not expect to be
> paid. However, this is part of my business and I was wondering if it would
> be alright to post the project in my portfolio of work. If not, that's
> okay, I'll still do the work. Here is a short rundown of what I would do:
>
> --Do a complete site audit. I will need the help of whoever is in charge of
> handling the content of the site. We will decide what content stays, what
> content is deleted, and what content needs to be added and/or changed.
>
> --Build a new site from scratch. Personally, I have a harder time editing a
> site that is already in place rather than creating a whole new one. The
> current Web site will still stay there, I will just be building a new one
> on my local server. I build all my sites using the Joomla CMS (perhaps
> you've heard of it). This will enable me to concentrate on redesigning the
> site and someone else will be able to create the content. Joomla is a great
> system, and it is Open Source (as a side note, I believe Linux.com uses
> Joomla to power their site).
>
> --Template creation. Joomla uses what's called templates which control the
> layout and look of the site. I will create a custom template to use on
> abisource.com.
>
> --Extension installation and setup. Extensions would be contact forms,
> forums, user management, etc. I will need lots of help on this in the area
> of what features the site will have.
>
> That's the basic rundown of how the project would start. I need someone's
> okay to start this and some requirements as to what the site should
> contain, if it will contain anything different from what it does now.
> Consultation is part of my job and I already have some ideas on how to
> improve the site.
>
> Just so you know, I run my own personal company called Witty Monkey and you
> can view the Web site here: http://wittymonkey.com/
>
> Thanks!
> -Tim
>
Received on Mon Aug 3 19:46:39 2009