   PaperClip Productions Website
  Hey guys. I've finished polishing up the website for my inde game development team PaperClip Productions. Check it out and give some feedback. Thanks!http://www.Paperclipproductions.comThis post has been promoted to an article
  The main website itself looks pretty good. I think that the search bar at the top should go though, because there isn't too much to really search for.Also, to be completely honest with you, I really don't like the forums the way it currently is. I'm more a fan of PHPBB, SMF, Vbulletin, etc. type forum layouts; It just seems more appealing to me, but that's just my opinion. I also think the colors on the forums could use a bit of work to make it more attractive.But yeah, the site's good; I just think the forums can use some work.   ;  The site looks terrible and needs a lot of work.The header and "logo" are too plain.The site as a whole doesnt seem to blend well together color wise.The gradient is the most redeeming feature of the site yet the rest of the site doesnt work well with it.The search bar is ugly and it's Bing. Use a custom search or use google. It looks like the website was a template downloaded online. Be original.Yeah, I'm harsh, but if you want to present your company, group, or whatever on the internet, then put the time and effort to make yourself look good.   ;  Your link isn't clickable, which doesn't bode well for presentation...   ;  -The forum link should definitely be in the side bar-The side bar's blue color sticks out. The top logo's color is similar. I'd recommend a more reserved blue like that in the copyright bar. Text looks bad on the current color.-I agree about the forum layout and color scheme with Infl1ct1onBest of luck, and I hope that helps.   ;  Hello max2078,a few things you should think about.1. You need more content. 50% of the 'home'-page is links to the engine ... btw. their colors clash horrible with yours.2. Decide if you want a more 'comic' or 'serious' approach. If you want something serious looking use less color(s). If you want something 'comic' go the full way.examples: http://www.frogames.net/ and http://unity3d.com/3. The impressum is missing. I am not sure if you need one in the US.4. Write something about the games instead of just putting a logo there.5. remove the searchbar6. if you cannot fill the screen, center what you have in all directions.7. usability: put the link to the forum (better your own) to the menu. Maybe even the link to the engine too. The user must find every infomation at the same place (or in the same way) in under 10 seconds or he will simply leave.8. If i browse your side (menu wise) from top to bottom ... you are talking about lifetime subscriptions ... and i have still no idea what stuff you are talking about? Are these games? are these newsletters? Do i order a dishwasher?You need to bring the information about the products first ... then you take money.But it is not bad for a first idea/version.-- GWDev   ;  Thanks for the feedback guys. I've updated the site a little. Changed the color scheme, added descriptions for games in the Games Tab, and removed the search bar. As for putting the forums link in the sidebar, the design website i'm using doesn't allow external links for sidebar options. More feedback is welcome!   ;  Hi max,You should hire a graphic desing for your logo and website.Check the forum faq section to make clickable your link.Good luck![Edited by - BlowMind Studios on May 26, 2010 10:20:55 PM];Quote:Original post by GWDev3. The impressum is missing. I am not sure if you need one in the US.No, you do not need this in the US.@OP: The latest update looks a lot better, but you still need a lot of work. I commend your ability to take and apply criticism.   ;  The new update is definitely a good step in the right location. Just keep updating it and improving it!   