Multi,
I don't get all worked up as others sometimes do when my opinion is questioned or differed with. That's part of what makes the forum great (thanks rocky) is that we can share ideas and opinions about this company.
The website you describe "lot of white in the back ground, good photo images not graphics and short concise content." to me sounds like what we currently have. Sub in a photo of the strat when it is completed. Or how about a cool pic from 65,000 with the earth as a backdrop! Not sure what that would look like though!
At any rate I agree that a fresher version of the website could be done for a fairly small amount. We also agree on the purpose "to introduce (you only get one chance to make a really good first impression) and educate about your organization". We just a different vision of how to get that across.
As for me, I like it flashy but with content. Of the sites you posted I liked the dps website the best for userfriendliness and design although I think the color scheme was a bit bland. The newcentury site was good though and very crisp and clean. I still thought it was somewhat similar to our site but was more attractive and a little better designed.
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