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Stud Money · 09-19-2003, 09:21 PM

Do you go straight to their portfolio page to get a feel for their work quality or, like me, if their 'design' site isnt impressive when the page loads do you close the browser and go to another url?

There seems to be a lot of good designers around in adult at the moment but, a lot of them put absolutely no effort into designing their own site, just seems a bit freakish to me.

09-19-2003, 09:22 PM

odd but true

Amputate Your Head · 09-19-2003, 09:23 PM

same as mechanics hate working on their own cars...

not really strange at all.

jaYMan · 09-19-2003, 09:24 PM

I usually go on personal refferals...

and I shop for deals:
http://www.webmasterdeal.com/design.php

advertiser · 09-19-2003, 10:46 PM

High Conversions (1:60)

If this is true stick with the designer you have.

tootie · 09-19-2003, 10:51 PM

Alot of designers are so busy with orders that they don't have a spare moment to work on thier portfolios. And it seems to be a faux pas to get another designer to design your site for you even if it IS because you don't have time to do it.

mammy · 09-20-2003, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stud Money

There seems to be a lot of good designers around in adult at the moment but, a lot of them put absolutely no effort into designing their own site, just seems a bit freakish to me.

sorry but i don't think you are right
we have good looking design studio as well as good portfolio
soon we will add the impressive flash header

but i agree with you that designers must have the studio designed as better as possible, to show their design skills

Marina · 09-20-2003, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stud Money
Do you go straight to their portfolio page to get a feel for their work quality or, like me, if their 'design' site isnt impressive when the page loads do you close the browser and go to another url?

There seems to be a lot of good designers around in adult at the moment but, a lot of them put absolutely no effort into designing their own site, just seems a bit freakish to me.

I do that, if their site isnt nice and easy to navigate I leave. Maybe I feel its a reflection of their work (?) and do not bother to look at the portfolio.

Adult Site Traffic · 09-20-2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by Stud Money
Do you go straight to their portfolio page to get a feel for their work quality or, like me, if their 'design' site isnt impressive when the page loads do you close the browser and go to another url?

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TheJimmy · 09-20-2003, 12:21 AM

sure I look at portfolio....

and navigation, and load time, etc

vapser · 09-20-2003, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stud Money
Do you go straight to their portfolio page to get a feel for their work quality or, like me, if their 'design' site isnt impressive when the page loads do you close the browser and go to another url?

There seems to be a lot of good designers around in adult at the moment but, a lot of them put absolutely no effort into designing their own site, just seems a bit freakish to me.

you should take at look at out site pixel work
we made our site, and are very happy with the way it looks, it's easy to navigate, and we think it shows our clients a bit about what we can do

D_Nell · 09-20-2003, 02:13 AM

I get great business from a basic portfolio site. I cut to the chase and have a good number of samples to show. Plus I conversate with clients on ICQ or over phone which ever they prefer.

I'm sure every designer is saying in the back of their mind I need to redesign my site!

Roald · 09-20-2003, 02:18 AM

I just recently restyled my site, I see it as a promo for my work so it have to look good.

The Truth Hurts · 09-20-2003, 02:49 AM

Some designers just can't do shit for themselves.

I know a guy that's been designing paysites and shit since 96, and has never had a site or portfolio up to promote himself.

Plus, most designer sites are usually total ass
because they either tried too hard, or aren't very
original to begin with... which usually becomes quite
clear the second you hit the portfolio.

BlueDesignStudios · 09-20-2003, 04:00 AM

What do you guys think of our site?

http://www.bluedesignstudios.com

We've designed it for functionality, since we update it once a month with 30+ new tours & 1000's of banners usually.

We feel that webmasters do not want to be bogged down with flashy intro's etc when looking for a designer, they rather just want to get straight to the portfolio & see the design skills.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Andrew

xtazy · 09-20-2003, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Stud Money
Do you go straight to their portfolio page to get a feel for their work quality or, like me, if their 'design' site isnt impressive when the page loads do you close the browser and go to another url?

There seems to be a lot of good designers around in adult at the moment but, a lot of them put absolutely no effort into designing their own site, just seems a bit freakish to me.

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Sarah_Jayne · 09-20-2003, 05:10 AM

it is true that the sites are showrooms but really in the end I would care more about the sites in the portfolio. You don't want your site to be such a pain to load that people never make it to the portolio in the first place.

loverboy · 09-20-2003, 08:35 AM

personal refferals is one of the best way to introduce yourself in the bizz, and once you have established your name in the industry, you can't stop counting opportunites that by your way.

i know some freelance designers that only accept Western union.. wtf? The more the payment options, the more reliable a company when it comes to investing to them.

nice thread

e-Stefan · 09-20-2003, 08:44 AM

I just can imagine someone else will do my design stdio site!

BlueDesignStudios · 09-20-2003, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by loverboy
personal refferals is one of the best way to introduce yourself in the bizz, and once you have established your name in the industry, you can't stop counting opportunites that by your way.

i know some freelance designers that only accept Western union.. wtf? The more the payment options, the more reliable a company when it comes to investing to them.

nice thread

Well said, I agree

digifan · 09-20-2003, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
same as mechanics hate working on their own cars...

not really strange at all.

Stud Money · 09-20-2003, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BlueDesignStudios
What do you guys think of our site?

http://www.bluedesignstudios.com

We've designed it for functionality, since we update it once a month with 30+ new tours & 1000's of banners usually.

We feel that webmasters do not want to be bogged down with flashy intro's etc when looking for a designer, they rather just want to get straight to the portfolio & see the design skills.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Andrew

Andrew, you should know Lee loves your guys work

Stud Money · 09-20-2003, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

Kinda wondering how this turned into a free for all for designers to spam their portfolio though lol

Not to worry though we found a couple of new options for future designers now

Tala · 09-20-2003, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xtazy

HI STUD MONEY

YOURE RIGHT! BUT YOU CANT DENY THE FACT THAT DESIGNERS DONT HAVE OWN SITE (USUALLY FREELANCER) ARE 5O TIMES CHEAPER THAN THEM.. PLUS EXCELLENT QUALITY DESIGNS LIKE DESIGN FIRMS OUT THERE!~

WHY DONT U HIT ME UP ICQ 314104580

AND U WILL SEE I MEAN

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iroc409 · 09-20-2003, 04:34 PM

for me it's a time issue, but i think i'm just going to bite the bullet and do it.

heh.. i even have troubles updating my portfolio, let alone redesigning it

iroc409 · 09-20-2003, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
same as mechanics hate working on their own cars...

not really strange at all.

so true on both accounts. i refuse to do oil changes.

AkiraSS · 09-20-2003, 05:09 PM

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09-19-2003, 09:21 PM	#1
Stud Money So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Somewhere between my monitor and my chair Posts: 3,214	When Looking For A Designer Do you go straight to their portfolio page to get a feel for their work quality or, like me, if their 'design' site isnt impressive when the page loads do you close the browser and go to another url? There seems to be a lot of good designers around in adult at the moment but, a lot of them put absolutely no effort into designing their own site, just seems a bit freakish to me.

09-19-2003, 09:23 PM	#3
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	same as mechanics hate working on their own cars... not really strange at all. __________________ SIG TOO BIG

09-19-2003, 09:24 PM	#4
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09-19-2003, 10:51 PM	#6
tootie Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Planet Earp Posts: 6,041	Alot of designers are so busy with orders that they don't have a spare moment to work on thier portfolios. And it seems to be a faux pas to get another designer to design your site for you even if it IS because you don't have time to do it. __________________

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09-19-2003, 09:22 PM	#2
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09-19-2003, 10:46 PM	#5
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The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,308	Some designers just can't do shit for themselves. I know a guy that's been designing paysites and shit since 96, and has never had a site or portfolio up to promote himself. Plus, most designer sites are usually total ass because they either tried too hard, or aren't very original to begin with... which usually becomes quite clear the second you hit the portfolio.

09-20-2003, 04:00 AM	#15
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09-20-2003, 05:10 AM	#17
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	it is true that the sites are showrooms but really in the end I would care more about the sites in the portfolio. You don't want your site to be such a pain to load that people never make it to the portolio in the first place.

09-20-2003, 08:35 AM	#18
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	personal refferals is one of the best way to introduce yourself in the bizz, and once you have established your name in the industry, you can't stop counting opportunites that by your way. i know some freelance designers that only accept Western union.. wtf? The more the payment options, the more reliable a company when it comes to investing to them. nice thread

09-20-2003, 08:44 AM	#19
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09-20-2003, 04:33 PM	#23
Stud Money So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Somewhere between my monitor and my chair Posts: 3,214	Thanks for the feedback everyone. Kinda wondering how this turned into a free for all for designers to spam their portfolio though lol Not to worry though we found a couple of new options for future designers now

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