My New Website - Please Let Me Know What You Think!

[michael_marks2]

<p>I have been a photo.net member and reader for a while but not active. I recently launched my website so I finally decided it was time to introduce myself and get your feedback!<br>

<br /> My website is dedicated to black and white film photography, the magic of the darkroom, and the community that loves it.<br>

<br /> I hope you will take a look at it and let me know what you think.<br>

<br /> <a href="http://www.michaelmarksphoto.com">www.michaelmarksphoto.com</a><br>

<br /> Many thanks in advance and best wishes,<br>

<br /> Michael</p>

[jaydann_walker]

<p>Overall excellent. A pleasant almost old-fashioned (OK, OK, conservative!) design style, which to me ideally suits your style(s) of photography. Obviously you are a words man with an enjoyable, chatty style. A little more tight editing may suit some of your blog posts, but on the whole, if you read this and opt to leave everything as it is, I would go along with that. In summing up, if (when) I eventually get around to setting up my new web site, I would be closely following what you have done. Good one!</p>

[michael_marks2]

<p>JayDann,<br>

Many thanks for your kind words and critique. It took be awhile to get the site to capture the vision I had in my mind but I finally got there. I wanted to create a site that I would want to go visit and I am very happy with the outcome. I hope you do get your site going and would be happy to stay in touch on that.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Michael</p>

[photoriot]

<p>Michael, great work as far as I looked - I admire your urge to create a community and the thoughtful detail you've applied. Will they come is the next question, which comes down to how you promote and who knows what else.<br>

Bill</p>

[michael_marks2]

<p>Bill,</p>

<p>Thanks for taking a look and your thoughtful comments. You are exactly right. I have started some get togethers and will be doing a workshop with another photographer as a start. Perhaps you can join the community and we can stay in touch!<br>

Best,<br>

Michael</p>

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[michael_marks2]

<p>Thanks but I am not sure what all of this means.<br>

Best,<br /><br />Michael</p>

[michael_marks2]

<p>Thanks for looking and your nice comment. I have to admit I don't know much about the subject matter contained on your website. However what is important is to keep things as simple and straight forward as possible. Ease of navigation is critical. Keep the content interesting and informative for the target audience.<br /><br />Hope this helps.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Michael</p>

[carlvalle]

i will admit to you right up front that i did not read your content. It is monumental amount of text. In my opinion, you might consider less word and more pictures. Please know that IS ONLY MY OPINION... it might not mean very much at all to anybody else..

[donnamackey]

Website seems cool and clean design