This is my first try at DotNetNuke.  Please let me know what you think about http://Northern-KY.com

2 main things you want to look at:

Do not format your text by selecting the font drop down list in the Text/HTML editor. - You need to set the formatting of the text within the skin.css file.

The reason for this is that if you use the font drop down list, it adds a ton of font tags to your code which means the file size of your pages is much larger than they need to be.

This is a common mistake that everyone makes when first using DNN.

You also do not want to paste content from Word, it looks as though some of the content in the Home page has been pasted from word

Check out this article for further info:
Bad practices when working with the Text HTML module

The next thing is to ensure your website loads quickly as it took a long time to load up for the first view. - I've written a post about this here: DNN Performance enhancements

thanks,

Thanks....I've reveiwed both articles, but haven't had the time to dig in just yet.

You might want to revist your text colors and dynamics.

Too many colors and font changes(italics etc) can make a site difficult to read.

I publish a magazine and our layout people need to constantly reminded that overuse of fonts and colors can be distractiing. So I'm not picking on you.

Try to use two colors and and two similar fonts(one is better) at all times. You'll find its more pleasing to the eye. Italizing should be kept to a minimum since most true type fonts only approach what a good foundry produced font will display.

Consider also the use of font FAMILIES since not all visitors will have the font you wish to have displayed. This in itself will cause you all kinds of grief when you start "decorating".

Good luck in your venture!

Thanks....I am going to make all those changes. I appreciate the advise. Peace!