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rsweb
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From: Alpha, MN - USA
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Revamping a site - 12/31/2002 12:23:57
I' m working at revamping a site for a local band. The site they have is currently updated by one of the band members. I' ve only talked to them briefly, him about 10 min. I got the feeling of " You' re stepping on my toes" . The sound man is thinking of taking over the site updates and I' m going to be doing a site for him and that is how I got involved in this one. I' m trying to make it so if he decides to do updates himself that it will be fairly easy for him to make adjustments.
Since I haven' t had much of a chance to talk to them and feeling the other band member doing updates now may not be too pleased with me helping out, I' m trying to make " gradual" adjustment suggestions. I' m trying to use the same basic layout they have now, tweeking a bit for readability, etc. and hoping if they like them make further suggestions in the future regarding more dynamic changes....want to ease into it if you know what I mean.
I' m hoping to get a new photo for the home page, clean copy without the text as it' s difficult to read, I' m using the old one for now because I' m using what I had available from the old site. I' d like to make it a bit smaller for faster loading, etc.
Suggestions/comments regarding changes to date, etc.
Current Site: http://www.foolishmortals.net
New Draft: http://www.rs-webdesigns.com/test/index.htm
< Message edited by rsweb -- 12/31/2002 12:26:16 PM >
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RE: Revamping a site - 12/31/2002 15:34:32
Hi, rsweb.
Well, I think the purpose of revamping a site is to make it ' different' . Unfortunately, at least to me, it looks like you just changed the background, the font, and erased the border around the logo. In other words, it pretty much looks just like the old site. But I understand your situation.
Try this:
Create a complete mockup and present it to them as if to say, " Hey, this would really make your band stand out on the web. And it will be easy for you guys to maintain as well. It presents you as the professional band that you are. It also shows your love for the music, yada yada yada." Of course, this involves a little work on your part.
Your role as a designer, and a business professional, encourage you to see where you can make them stand out amongst the rest of the world. When you make someone feel that you' re doing the best thing for them and their project they' ll pretty much give you control...as long as they can see the benefits.
Because right now, as it stands, they will probably say what I said at the beginning. I' m sure you have more ideas to follow.
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