Twang Twisters Web Site any ideals how to make it better?

surfgtrnut

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Posted on Mar 31 2015 07:08 PM

The Twang Twisters have a new web site, http://www.twangtwisters.com/ it is geared towards the people of our local area, Binghamton, NY. A town that I don't think has ever had a surf band. Any ideals on how to make it better?

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montereyjack66

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Posted on Mar 31 2015 11:57 PM

Pretty damn cool. Other than a link to Bootsy Collins, I'm not sure what else you need. Impressive! Tres bien!

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da-ron

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Posted on Apr 01 2015 03:02 AM

Nice looking website, well done!

I would move the "What is Surf Music" to the right - you wouldn't click on that when you first visit the page. You'd click on the band, or the music tabs first.

What is the site for? If it's for getting gigs you need a gigs list page, or if it's for selling your music you need a page that sells your music. A blog can be useful to engage anyone that visits. Once again, ask who will visit the site, and how would you get them to come back?

Also some links to other bands, sites and info might be useful. On the What is Surf Music tab, or something.

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Mark2Bra

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Posted on Apr 01 2015 06:10 AM

What is the site for? If it's for getting gigs you need a gigs list page, or if it's for selling your music you need a page that sells your music

If that is your goal , I would consider treating it more like a landing page rather than a web site.

There is no much content (not a bad thing) , so I would make a "one page" site , which is getting very common nowadays , and adds to the landing page feeling.

One page example

Also , I would put the sound samples on the side , to always be available.

Maybe it is only me , but I feel like the photos are too big thus the text is getting lost in between them.

Animations - fine but takes too much time, I would consider making them extremely short.

My humble opinion.

Cheers,
Mark.

Last edited: Apr 01, 2015 23:38:35

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Badger

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Posted on Apr 01 2015 08:01 AM

Objectively:
- I like the 1st page graphic with the Jag alot.
- Agree to move the surf explanation with its ~~defintion~~ definition from Wikipedia link to the right.
- I would suggest that 1 of the band member photos is an engaging personable pic, the other 2 resemble surveillance photos. I would suggest getting a couple of different pics taken to replace those specific to be on the website, or posters, or for other uses to come.

Nice, Good Luck!

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ElMonstroPorFavor

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Posted on Apr 01 2015 08:26 AM

This is going to be pretty rough without starting over so maybe it's something to stick in the back of your head, but it's not responsive. By that I mean it won't change size/proportions to fit different size screens, especially cell phones in this case.

It's also definitely missing any sort of upcoming shows tab. Videos are probably good to have too.

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da-ron

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Posted on Apr 01 2015 08:29 AM

ElMonstroPorFavor wrote:

It's also definitely missing any sort of upcoming shows tab.

If you haven't done any, just make a couple up!

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surfgtrnut

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Posted on Apr 01 2015 11:04 PM

Thanks for the input, our bass players wife did this for us, I'll pass this on to her. I think she did a good job, but it could always be better.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Apr 01 2015 11:38 PM

The ability to listen to/play music should absolutely be the first option anybody has when going onto a band's website. This music should play without interruption as people navigate the site.

I also feel you should use a one-page site. This is the direction sites are going. It would allow me to listen to your music samples while browsing the entire site quickly.

I don't feel your definition of what surf music is benefits your band or the listener. It won't cause them to like your band anymore. Your music is going to speak for itself. Especially don't ever quote wikipedia. If you quote wikipedia just think of whatever you are saying gets the word 'mostly' or 'maybe' tacked onto the end by readers.

Why does this site exist? You have the song list, are you using the site only to get gigs? This sort of thing doesn't belong on a site geared towards the public.

News, gigs, streaming songs, pictures/videos, merchandise. That is what a band website should look like. There should also be links to social media(facebook is pretty needed and I feel instagram is an incredibly powerful tool as it allows you to be very personable and really show off your aesthetic).

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surfgtrnut Joined: Dec 26, 2008 Posts: 122 Binghamton, NY	Posted on Mar 31 2015 07:08 PM The Twang Twisters have a new web site, http://www.twangtwisters.com/ it is geared towards the people of our local area, Binghamton, NY. A town that I don't think has ever had a surf band. Any ideals on how to make it better? Top
montereyjack66 Joined: Jul 23, 2014 Posts: 637 LA -ish	Posted on Mar 31 2015 11:57 PM Pretty damn cool. Other than a link to Bootsy Collins, I'm not sure what else you need. Impressive! Tres bien! mj — mj bent playing for benter results Do not attempt to adjust your TV set. https://www.facebook.com/Bass-VI-Explorers-Club-179437279151035/ https://www.facebook.com/Lost-Planet-Shamen-366987463657230/ Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Apr 01 2015 03:02 AM Nice looking website, well done! I would move the "What is Surf Music" to the right - you wouldn't click on that when you first visit the page. You'd click on the band, or the music tabs first. What is the site for? If it's for getting gigs you need a gigs list page, or if it's for selling your music you need a page that sells your music. A blog can be useful to engage anyone that visits. Once again, ask who will visit the site, and how would you get them to come back? Also some links to other bands, sites and info might be useful. On the What is Surf Music tab, or something. — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
Mark2Bra Joined: Sep 01, 2013 Posts: 248	Posted on Apr 01 2015 06:10 AM What is the site for? If it's for getting gigs you need a gigs list page, or if it's for selling your music you need a page that sells your music If that is your goal , I would consider treating it more like a landing page rather than a web site. There is no much content (not a bad thing) , so I would make a "one page" site , which is getting very common nowadays , and adds to the landing page feeling. One page example Also , I would put the sound samples on the side , to always be available. Maybe it is only me , but I feel like the photos are too big thus the text is getting lost in between them. Animations - fine but takes too much time, I would consider making them extremely short. My humble opinion. Cheers, Mark. Last edited: Apr 01, 2015 23:38:35 Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Apr 01 2015 08:01 AM Objectively: - I like the 1st page graphic with the Jag alot. - Agree to move the surf explanation with its ~~defintion~~ definition from Wikipedia link to the right. - I would suggest that 1 of the band member photos is an engaging personable pic, the other 2 resemble surveillance photos. I would suggest getting a couple of different pics taken to replace those specific to be on the website, or posters, or for other uses to come. Nice, Good Luck! — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
ElMonstroPorFavor Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2726 New Orleans, LA	Posted on Apr 01 2015 08:26 AM This is going to be pretty rough without starting over so maybe it's something to stick in the back of your head, but it's not responsive. By that I mean it won't change size/proportions to fit different size screens, especially cell phones in this case. It's also definitely missing any sort of upcoming shows tab. Videos are probably good to have too. — Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Apr 01 2015 08:29 AM ElMonstroPorFavor wrote: It's also definitely missing any sort of upcoming shows tab. If you haven't done any, just make a couple up! — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
surfgtrnut Joined: Dec 26, 2008 Posts: 122 Binghamton, NY	Posted on Apr 01 2015 11:04 PM Thanks for the input, our bass players wife did this for us, I'll pass this on to her. I think she did a good job, but it could always be better. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Apr 01 2015 11:38 PM The ability to listen to/play music should absolutely be the first option anybody has when going onto a band's website. This music should play without interruption as people navigate the site. I also feel you should use a one-page site. This is the direction sites are going. It would allow me to listen to your music samples while browsing the entire site quickly. I don't feel your definition of what surf music is benefits your band or the listener. It won't cause them to like your band anymore. Your music is going to speak for itself. Especially don't ever quote wikipedia. If you quote wikipedia just think of whatever you are saying gets the word 'mostly' or 'maybe' tacked onto the end by readers. Why does this site exist? You have the song list, are you using the site only to get gigs? This sort of thing doesn't belong on a site geared towards the public. News, gigs, streaming songs, pictures/videos, merchandise. That is what a band website should look like. There should also be links to social media(facebook is pretty needed and I feel instagram is an incredibly powerful tool as it allows you to be very personable and really show off your aesthetic). Top

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