Originally Posted by
sqkev
for a custom wood working company, the website just doesn't reflect that
i'd give it a different design, perhaps more professional looking with a design that shows ur creativity a bit.
perhaps something along the line of this
http://www.artfurniturebydesign.com/
it's not entirely too far off from what you have right now, but far less wordy and it showcases the work more (which is what your customers will more interested in seeing)
I understand that you have a fotoplayer gallery, but as far as my experience goes in web design, if it takes people more than a few seconds to nagivate through to find something. They'll most likely give up before getting there.
I do like your personal writing. It shows that you guys are approachable and real, unlike a standard corporation.
my honest feedback
I think all good points, so let me respond to them.
I am really good at functionaity for things, I am a very mechanical, process based person. I do not have the graphic skills in Gimp or Photoshop to make the site look like the one you sent. My fiancé does, but she has a lot on her plate right now and no time to help.
When she does have time she will be making a custom header and graphic buttons for navigation, so that will help clean it up a lot.
The reason i went with JAlbum to do my photos was because I don't have time to custom code something to give me the same functionality that I can get out of the box. The album is skinable, but I have had good luck with this one and will continue to use it until I can write something that is really clean and integrates easily into the site.