Web site evaluation please

[mabbutt]

Hi

I have just put a web site on the net for my Nephew and would like to know what other people think.

I am new to web design and would appreciate any comments good or bad (constructive).

The URL is:

http://www.never-walk-alone.co.uk

[AdamGundry]

It's fine from a graphical point of view, but you need to make sure your code is valid HTML 4.01 (http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A//www.never-walk-alone.co.uk/), and you should also use valid CSS (http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/validator?uri=http%3A//www.never-walk-alone.co.uk/). Finally, make sure it is compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG10/).

Adam

P.S. Oh, and the background sound is really annoying - sure, give the user an option to play it, but don't force it on them.

[Compguy Pete]

NOTHING says "HEY I"M NOT WORKING" like a website with audio.

THen...

Drop the screen size warning... Most websites are made for 800x600 so it's nothing new.

[pyro]

I agree with Adam, you need to be sure you use valid code. By using invalid code (<font> etc) you have a lot of bloat that could and should be removed by using CSS. Also, when I get to the site, I get an alert that tells me that I should be using 800x600. I am quite happy with my 1024x768 and the page looks fine at that resolution. Alerts suck, for almost all occasions. And, I couldn't agree more about the background sound. I was happily listening to my music, when all the sudden I'm blasted with the sound you have included on your page. I found it annoying enough that I turned the sound off until I was done looking at the page.

[edit - lol, guess that should have been "I agree with Adam and Pete... :D ]

[mabbutt]

Thank you all for the comments you have made.

I will deffiently be taking your advice and will be making these changes as soon as possible.

I really appreciate the time you have taken to view my site and post your comments.