Dave King
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New Web Site/Host
Hey, I'm looking for some objective opinions on my web site. I'm considering switching over to using a host called Bandzoogle instead of building and maintaining my site myself using Dreamweaver. Bandzoogle is pretty cool because it offers more functionality that I am able to do with my own mediocre html coding skills. However, it's a little more "cookie-cutter" in design and I'm sure there are a million other sites out there that look similar to mine. If you have a moment, please take a look and compare the two. Being fellow musicians, I would appreciate your comments. Old Site
New Site
Thanks!
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bapu
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 03, 11 12:06 AM
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Love the new look.
Love the video.
Love that song.
Great job Dave.
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Dave King
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 03, 11 3:46 PM
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Love the new look. Love the video. Love that song. I think you're my new biggest fan! lol Thanks for the input.
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bapu
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 05, 11 11:46 AM
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I may be you're only fan, but I'm working on recruiting more....
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Old55
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 05, 11 1:13 PM
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Hi Dave,
Both sites look good. The news site looks more streamlined and easier to navigate. I prefer the new one. Good job.
I didn't have audio hooked up, I'll check out the music later today.
Good luck,
Jan
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 08, 11 10:54 AM
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Hi Dave- I would echo Jan's comments on the 2 sites. The new site has a more 'polished' look and feel, but the old one is actually quite nice too. I don't get the 'cookie cutter' feel on the new site. At this point in web development it's nearly impossible to come up with something unique. One thing I noticed is that the old site had a "Reviews" section, and I didn't see that on the new one.
I enjoyed a few of the tunes and videos. All were excellent. I particularly enjoyed the video of Danbury Fair which I thought was very evocative and really well done.
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Old55
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 08, 11 11:08 AM
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I finally got to watch the video. It sound great, too. Keep up the good work.
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 08, 11 11:21 AM
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One thing I like about the new site is the way each page has a header photo of you playing a different gig.
It's good design with a powerful message.
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Russell.Whaley
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 08, 11 11:23 AM
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Hi Dave, Great music! I noticed your NPR credit - have you sent any of your stuff in to SiriusXM for their "Coffeehouse" channel? Your songs and style would be a perfect fit. Your old site isn't bad... but I love the new new site. What I find most appealing about it is the layout; lots of information/content, but still "roomy" from this reader's perceptual perch. Easier to concentrate on one thing at a time when I'm reading. Keep up the great work - I'll be back to see what's up! No Bapus were consulted during the construction of this fan testimonial  .
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Re:New Web Site/Host
July 09, 11 10:38 AM
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Both are quite functional, but I have to say my first impression leans for the new site. To me, it has a more professional look, and I find the old site to be more 'cookie-cutter'. Don't ask me to clearly define my meaning of 'professional' here. It is just a certain look-and-feel that I like. Nice job.
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