[JimOfferman]

Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

Very nice. I like the layout and the colors. The only thing is it's kind of hard for me to see the text of the navigation links, but that may just be my eyes .

I've intentionally kept those links low in contrast, so they don't distract from the main page - but perhaps they are still a little to low in contrast. I'll fiddle with the colors a bit more

(the first revision of this design was much worse - although it looked perfectly fine on my iMac)

Nice picture.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Restrikted

I agree with Aspiring to clarity, I didn't even notice the navigation links on the sides until I went looking for the other pages on your site. You might want to change that.

Will do!

Also, what is with that white block above the navigation links on the left side?

It's a design element that visually connects the main menu with the logo - which is a fancy way of saying it is just a cube

Originally Posted by seeker5

The page looks messed up on my browser. I'm using IE7.0 right now on an XP machine, and things are all over. I think what is supposed to be the menu on the left is instead all the way at the bottom of the page with nothing to the right of it. I could take and send you a screenshot if you'd like.

Crap! I'll run it through IE7 when I get back to work tomorrow - it's usually something minor that makes that thing topple over completely. Shouldn't be to hard to fix or find...

Meanwhile, use a real browser!

You're giving your music away for free now instead of selling it

Yes. I have a blog post that explains why: Why I Now Have Free Downloads | Jim Offerman

In short, people don't buy music unless they love it first... but then how can they love it if they don't have it on their iPods? (since I am not on the radio in any meaningful fashion). So I am now giving away free downloads and looking into other ways of making a profit, such as the patronage plan I posted in the business forum.

Originally Posted by Dan.Linehan

I think the site looks great! I'd agree with the other about using some slightly more high contrast thoughout. (borders are a great way to do this)

Thanks Dan! I will look into the contrast, but borders are out of the question

(design language: borders = cheap, white space = chique/expensive/reliable/thustworthy; that's an over simplification, of course, but you get the idea)

PS - If you are going to listen to Nine Inch Nails, don't start with their new albums. The new albums are nothing like their old stuff. Check out The Downward Spiral sometime.

I will, thanks for the heads up!