*drum roll*.... The new ZapsOnline.com

[Necuno]

please get in the queue and grab your pitch forks and burning torches* for close inspection of this... new site :twisted:

*protective suits are not included.
*batteries for auto stabbing pitch forks are not included.
*raid group leader are not responsible for any grievous harm or deaths.
*leave any comments on the new site in the box when returning the equipment.
*not returning of the equipment will result in pealing potatos till deaded.

/das opens the gates and points to www.ZapsOnline.com

 

[Necuno]

...well i think it is a lot better than that previous one.

 

[guest2013-1]

Like it, but a quick overview indicates that jquery libary is included twice, which means 2x the bandwidth for the library (which could shave down some loading time)

I have to go now and pick up my car from it's service, but when I come back I'll give you the low-down on what is WRONG with the site But I agree, definitely looks better by a ton already on face value (however) quick thing, I'd make the Cart/Specials and Feature Products the same color scheme as the left menu bar. I'd also drop the introduction of Zaps bit on the front page and replace that with a rolling graphic with specials/advertising for the store (much like Blizzard does on the top of their pages re: news and/or what mygaming.co.za does more or less) You could perhaps use that to "advertise" your blog entries and vica versa, blog advertising specific product + correct link. I'd sync the blog look & feel with more or less the same look & feel the store has because it lives on the same domain, but it's not really necessary.

Center the footer

Instead of having text links for "New Products" on the right hand side, show the image with "More Info" and a product description of the image when you mouse over it (people are visual creatures, and I haven't read a single one of the new products on there yet because my eyes are too busy looking for porn)

I'd make the search stand out a bit more, also it doesn't follow the color scheme of the "Featured products" box (even if you disregard my comment with that box having to "gel" with the rest)

Ugh, I HAD TO GO PICK UP MY CAR 15 Minutes AGO (sorry, my Billy Mays button was stuck)

bbl

 

[Raithlin]

Acid is right - you are referencing jQuery 1.2.6, and then a few lines later (after adding all the other jQuery bits, but before jQuery UI) you reference jQuery 1.4.

What are you using to put the site together? It's obvious that modules are in use, and you need to check them, because jQuery.easing is also being loaded twice - once in the header, and once in the body (2 different files, so 2 calls).

You may also want to minify/merge your javascript files. 16 server calls (javascript files only) for one page is a bit much - and the largest file is one that doesn't even need to be called (jQuery 1.2.6).

SPELL-CHECK!!

It's looking good though. I like the look and feel. New products sidebar could do with some white space between products - I have trouble reading and separating them.

EDIT: Do yourself a favour and run the home page through a developer addon, like Chrome or Firebug. You'll be surprised by how many extra calls you're making - for the same file!

In the blog section, change admin's name to something more personal. It'll look better, and feel more personalised to the user. (Admin seems automated)