You really really really REALLY need a professional designer. Both are hideous, but at least the old one could pass for the "amateur vibe". The new one screams: "OK, I've no money to hire a designer and this site could be gone tomorrow so trying my last effort".
Sorry to sound that harsh but that's the message you're SCREAMING, not even suggesting.
Not only you're transmitting this lack of trust to potential members, but ask yourself: as a webmaster, would you promote a site where his webmaster seems to not have a cent to invest?
Again, sorry to sound this harsh, but you look so off reality it seems you need a kick in the ass to wake up
