Beastly help?

Hey Beasts,

Most of you know that I'm an actor. What you don't know is that I just created a website for myself.

So... could you do me a big mythical favor by checking it out, then coming back on here and giving me feedback?

Here's the link: http://alandavidso2.wix.com/jalandavidson#!home/mainPage

Thanks Beasts!

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K-Mod Comment by Gumbo123 on October 3, 2012 at 5:59pm: Just let me know when to pull the trigger! Here at Gumbo.com, our motto is:

Hire me to represent, and all your wildest dreams will come true!

Comment by Alan Davidson on October 3, 2012 at 3:12pm: Well Gumbo, that's an offer I can't refuse.

K-Mod Comment by Gumbo123 on October 3, 2012 at 12:05pm: okay then, for the next caller only i'll lower my management fee to 15% of your next 6 seconds earnings.

just so you know, this is what i get when first going to your link. once i click on HOME button it's fine

Comment by Alan Davidson on October 2, 2012 at 10:33pm: Wow, thanks for all the feedback thus far everyone!

Okay, some of the things that have been addressed:

@ Marsha: It bugs me too, but I haven't been able to get the text to line up. I'm not sure if this is just a part of the program or a user error.

@ Gumbo: I'm going to go down the points, because there are a lot (not that I'm complaining, this is really helpful).

IMBD

Yes, the IMBD needs to be updated. Sadly, IMDB has to approve everything that you put in, and they will not recognize the fact that several of the films I have been in exist because the filmmakers have not registered them with IMDB or Withoutabox. I have, however, been able to update some information about myself, along with some roles. To add photos and a resume, I will have to get a pro account. Hopefully, I will be able to do that soon.

Demo Reel

RealPlayer finally works, and I am in the process of downloading the videos to add to my demo reel. The fight scene that you mentioned will also be in there.

Home Page Link

Not sure about this one, because I haven't been able to duplicate the error. If I can figure it out, I will fix it.

And if you want to start managing my online presence, go ahead. I just can't promise any payment, because, well, I'm not getting any at the moment.

@Ross: Thanks! It is supposed to be funny. We did it mostly as a satire on the super-serious History and Military channel stuff that comes on TV pretty often.

Once again, thanks everybody. Hopefully I'll be able to purchase a domain name soon.

Comment by Ross (Rossmallow) on October 2, 2012 at 7:33pm: I like Green Army Men it very funny...its supposed to be funny right?

Comment by Marsha L (MythiCaNerdian) on October 2, 2012 at 4:45pm: Hi! Looks great Alan! The nerd in me only suggests to line up the margins in the Role and Director columns in your resume. It's easier to track and read that way.

Nice work!

M

K-Mod Comment by Gumbo123 on October 2, 2012 at 4:33pm: P.S. - - once Home Run gets released your Bacon Number will greatly improve!

Alan Davidson appears with Home Run with Scott Elrod, Dorian Brown and Vivica A. Fox . . .

Scott Elrod's Bacon number is 2

Scott Elrod and Jennifer Aniston appeared in The Switch.

Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Bacon appeared in Picture Perfect.

Dorian Brown's Bacon number is 2

Dorian Brown and Troy Garity appeared in Mercy.

Troy Garity and Kevin Bacon appeared in My One and Only.

Vivica A. Fox's Bacon number is 2

Vivica A. Fox and Golden Brooks appeared in Motives.

Golden Brooks and Kevin Bacon appeared in Beauty Shop.

K-Mod Comment by Gumbo123 on October 2, 2012 at 4:26pm

LOOKING GOOD! I did notice that when I clicked the link you provided it did not go directly to the HOME page, so might want to fix that.

You should consider updating the demo reel to push the full scene from Home Run right up to the front since that's your first "major" film.
Personally, I would follow that up with about 10-15 seconds of the most hectic action scene you've been in - - and use some driving guitar from your ORIGINAL ROCK SONG for background - - I looked at the vids available on the Clarence Films account on YouTube, but all the action stuff there was from Glitch and the scenes posted there are just too dark. Perhaps the interrogation / fight scene we saw in the teaser you put up for Team 3?
then a 15-20 second portion from the Broken Boy trailer (eerie music and all).
I think that the three spots above will show a wider range of emotions.

I also cruised over to your IMDb page and see that it is in desperate need of a refreshing. As the "person of interest" can you update it yourself or does that require a "pro" account? If you need someone to represent you I would be honored to take only 15% of your next 12 seconds earnings and get the free 14-day pro membership to post up your photos.

Comment by Alan Davidson on October 2, 2012 at 1:04am: Okay, I've put the tabs on the top, and adjusted a few other things.

I tried to troubleshoot the problem that you had with the audio, Jessica, but I couldn't duplicate it. If I find the answer, I'll be sure to fix it.

A bio on the front page is a good idea, I'll see about writing a quick little bit up (I'm really not that good at talking about myself, so if you have any suggestions, feel free to let me know).

Thanks for the input!

Comment by Jessica (Swamp Chicken) on October 2, 2012 at 12:15am: I have to agree with Ross. I think the tabs should be at the top, and easier to spot for someone who is entering your site for the first time. I felt like I had to "chase" the tabs at the bottom (if that makes sense?), and they were kinda small. Take the Komm's Layout as an example, or even Google's homepage. And also, including more information about yourself/website/acting on the home page so people know a little about you.

One small thing that bothered me was when I clicked on the Films/Trailers tab and played one of the videos. As soon as I clicked another tab, the video's audio kept playing in the background. Like I said, it's a minor thing, but something I would take into consideration.

I'm not familiar with Wix, so I really don't know how much of it you can change, but that's what I suggest.

Overall, I think it looks good! I really like the fading in/out as you click on the tabs. :) Hope this helps.