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**Nile** · Mar-08-2010, 04:26 AM

The footer is ugly... try a gradient

**Rye** · Mar-09-2010, 11:13 PM

Nile you should optimize where nessasary I agree in your case tho! Smile

**Alex** · (This post was last modified: Mar-26-2010 07:01 PM by Alex.)

(Mar-08-2010 04:26 AM)Nile Wrote: The footer is ugly... try a gradient

Thanks for the comment. Here is an updated version with a soft gradient used on the footer.

http://alexstanford.com/test23.jpg

**RegDCP** · Mar-26-2010, 08:21 PM

I have a problem with your content and it's positioning.

At the top you show a client login and a blurb on tracking projects and at the bottom of the page you say you are looking for a JOB.
Seems like a conflict of interest.

You are using your header for non relevant text and links.
Even the position of your main nav menu introduces non-relevant links.

Your primary links are buried in your body text and do not fall within the visual hot spots.

**Rye** · Mar-27-2010, 10:10 PM

The gradient is better but I'd say it probably wasn't needed so if you removed it to optimize the page (see if it makes a difference in page size first) it would be user better (if that makes sense, lol).

**Alex** · Mar-28-2010, 12:05 AM

(Mar-26-2010 08:21 PM)RegDCP Wrote: I have a problem with your content and it's positioning.

At the top you show a client login and a blurb on tracking projects and at the bottom of the page you say you are looking for a JOB.
Seems like a conflict of interest.

You are using your header for non relevant text and links.
Even the position of your main nav menu introduces non-relevant links.

Your primary links are buried in your body text and do not fall within the visual hot spots.

How is it confusing? I'm a freelance designer / developer who takes on freelance clients but is also open to remote employment opportunities?

(Mar-27-2010 10:10 PM)Ryan Wrote: The gradient is better but I'd say it probably wasn't needed so if you removed it to optimize the page (see if it makes a difference in page size first) it would be user better (if that makes sense, lol).

I don't think it's going to be much of an issue one way or another. The gradient isn't going to be very big in size.

**RegDCP** · Mar-28-2010, 12:52 AM

If you are supporting a client list what happens to them when you start working for someone else?
I realize that a physical presence is not required but I would think before I hired a freelancer looking for a Just Over Broke.

BTW have you looked at Biznik as an opportunity to network and strut your stuff?
http://biznik.com/join/reg-charie
This social networking system offers a great community for business developers.

It is highly moderated so it means no spam.
Articles have a 500 word minimum and are read by the staff before approval.

**Alex** · Mar-28-2010, 01:28 AM

I appreciate all of your thoughts and feedback, Reg. Though, I really don't understand your perspective...

(Mar-28-2010 12:52 AM)RegDCP Wrote: If you are supporting a client list what happens to them when you start working for someone else?

What do you mean? If I was offered a full or part time opportunity in mid-contract I would have to postpone my start date until the completion of all freelance contracts. In many cases, I take large part-time contracts and smaller one-time contracts on simultaneously. It's the glory of freelancing. When I worked in a corporate office, I often put in 70 hour weeks - so working 50 hours on two part time contracts is no big deal to me. I really don't understand your concern.

(Mar-28-2010 12:52 AM)RegDCP Wrote: I realize that a physical presence is not required but I would think before I hired a freelancer looking for a Just Over Broke.

One of my primary clients is in fact a designer who holds a full-time remote position, and also does freelance design - often outsourcing the development to me. I have not had any issue with clients being turned away by the fact that I'm open to all types of opportunity. I'm an entrepreneur by nature, and many of my clients actually like that.

Not to mention, in addition to freelance design and development, and part/full time gigs, I'm often involved in the design and development of my personal sites or partnerships with others on sites. Due to my skillset, my project-type varies heavily.

Not so long ago I was designer and developer for a major ISP and datacenter, which was an entirely different experience.

My clients like the fact that I'm flexible and varied. They trust my deadline and time management skills, as I've proven reliable in those areas time and time again. Hence the many testimonials to that effect.

I can see how you might be right in the case of some visitors. I'm going to consider rewording that paragraph a little differently to make it more clear that I'm not actually looking for a "job."

About it's positioning, It's located in a low-priority area for a reason, because it is actually low-priority.

(Mar-28-2010 12:52 AM)RegDCP Wrote: BTW have you looked at Biznik as an opportunity to network and strut your stuff?
http://biznik.com/join/reg-charie
This social networking system offers a great community for business developers.

It is highly moderated so it means no spam.
Articles have a 500 word minimum and are read by the staff before approval.

I'm about up to my ears in social networking accounts to keep up with as it is, but I'll take a look at this biznik. *Bookmarked*

For that type of networking, I've been using LinkedIn. You think biznik is a better option?

Thanks again for all your feedback.