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Sorry, but this site has spam/spyware written all over it. I would leave within seconds and definitely not trust the registration or download step.
I think in general the design is too busy and outdated. There are so many things screaming for attention. Despite the large download button, the call-to-action is not that clear. Besides, like Michael I wonder what the future is of game downloads when modern games seem to be in-browser.
Some suggestions for a better design:
- Redesign the logo. It looks like a badge, not a logo.
- Rethink the color scheme. It is very much possible to have a nice-looking dark theme. Try more subtle gradients and a more consistent scheme
- Get rid of all statistics, I doubt anyone who is still to play the game already wants to know about this.
- Instead, consider a large image slider where you present each game with a nice graphic, description and download button
- The call-to-action "download now" graphic should be redesigned. There is a lot of empty space and the black button does not grab the attention. The gradient can be made more subtle. Don't refer to www.tournamentgames.com, the user is already here so there is no need
- The header navigation bar is ok in terms of options and simplicity, but you may want to consider restyling it and also highlighting important options
- The right sidebar seems out of style and suggests they are ads. Make it look more consistent and/or consider making it look like the rest of the site.
- In general I hate non-consistent widgets such as the Facebook like button. Consider removing it. What is the point, really?
- The footer navigation is not consistent with the header navigation. Doesn't have to be a problem, but they look crammed and the [ ] reduce readability. Consider moving the language options to the top, in a graphical dropdown
Sorry for being so critical, but I think a lot is needed to make the design of this site credible. Whatever you do next, I think it should be focused or building trust.
I hope this helps, and good luck!
http://www.tournamentgames.com
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is this an ad?
the background is uninspiring
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These boxes
look tired, and squished, the font is to heavy
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Headings
Are too big! They are bigger than that of the navigation menu, and are too close to the outline of the box. Plus I think the black color is too heavy try white
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Not appealing
I'm sorry, but I am a designer and I personally hate IMPACT font, and arial... As this is just a button / call to action make it cooler!
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Backround
This is really dark, makes me think I have wandered into a dodgy gaming den under a pub or something... maybe that's the feel you were going for?
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This...
doesn't make me want to PLAY NOW.... Again it's the font, and the old school style
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Floating
just seems like an after thought
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Too much
jammed into this area it feels squashed, make the page bigger
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Where's
the explanation about the purpose of the site? There needs to be a simple yet effective down low on what this site is for... eg: step 1.... and so forth
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wasted space
it's a waste
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Footer
doesn't seem to exist, look at the current website trends at the moment and you will note that there's a certain layout that works, and it works for a reason... google...
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No Home
ET - would be very upset! Jokes aside there always needs to be a home button, or menu item and there needs to be a this page state...
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Is this important?
IF so... move it from here, it's cluttering your logo...
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Drop down sub menu
It's not shown here, but it's awfully dull... go to cssdrive.com and be inspired!
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This should be your main headline area.
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This should sit in or just under your main headline area
And rather than boring "about games" change this to something more fun, like"Get started right away" or "Play like an expert!"
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Move this to the "Get Started Now" or "Play like an expert" section
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and this too
All of these first 4 or 5 elements belong together in the main headline message.
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Get this out of here
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Get this out of here
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Get this out of here
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Get this out of here
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I'm already at your site, you don't need to give me the URL again
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Get rid of these bars
What's an "entry?" Why should I care? Better to have an exciting screen shot, and put some descriptive text - "the most fun you can have...." or "the best solitaire game ever."
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What is this?
I know what Solitaire is, but what's a Make 13? Again, get rid of the bar, put an exciting screen shot (and if these are "arcade quality" put an arcade quality picture up there - these are too small and very pixelated. And then give some short descriptive text about what this game is, and why I'm going to have hours of fun playing it.
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You might change this from "Download Now"
to "Start playing now!'
