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WritersBeat · #1 05-02-2007, 06:26 AM

Take a look at http://www.writersbeat.com - I feel like I have to refactor the header. Can anyone give some opinions on how I can optimize the space? I feel like to much is being wasted. I really need to go for simplicity so if anyone can give their two cents it would be amazing. Thanks!

CyberAlien · #2 05-02-2007, 06:31 AM

I suggest to decrease height of "front page" and "forums" buttons, and search box. Or maybe move "front page" and "forums" buttons to the rest of navigation below navbar.

WritersBeat · #3 05-02-2007, 06:35 AM

What about the google search then?

CyberAlien · #4 05-02-2007, 06:38 AM

reduce height, and right side should get smaller if you have it in same div or table cell as links above it.

WritersBeat · #5 05-02-2007, 07:44 AM

opinions, suggestions?

CyberAlien · #6 05-02-2007, 07:53 AM

I think that looks much better

WritersBeat · #7 05-02-2007, 08:52 AM

Do you think it would be advisable to remove the "lined" paper and just keep the jagged look w/ a white background?

Spank · #8 05-07-2007, 01:34 AM

No you musn't remove the lined paper, I forbid it! lol!It's a great look with the lined paper. From looking at I think the header would look ok if you moved the nav bar to the very top. Just my opinion though.

Princeton · #9 05-08-2007, 11:44 AM

viewing in Firefox

- trim some of the empty space found on the logo
- reduce the contrast on the background image (make the lines less noticeable)
- the main nav wraps when viewing site @ 800 resolution

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