We are a petstore, trying to get our store online. Make us a web template, we like the look of petsmart.com (dont rip it, but its the kind of style we like.

This is a contest, which is why we are paying so much, post your templates here, and we will select the best one.

We are a petstore offering supplies for all animals, but this year were are going for a reptile theme, so use reptile (lizards) photos.

thanks.

or if you have a premade one, that would be fine too, as long as it is exclusive.

when is that final date for you choosing them ( want to know if i have time to build one )

thanks,

garrett

im in.

no time limit, but im looking to find the best design, asap. Once see one i like, i will buy it.

could i suggest you create this contest at yaxay? you have a fair amount of money to give away.. and would get a better amount of designers there, since they actually have a secure way of having contests..

I am interested in joining this.. but I doubt i will do it on WHT, as they have no security for contests..

checking in. :)

tnx exo, i will consider it.

alright please do, because i really want to do this, but most likely will not on wht.

Are we talking a whole shopping cart or just a few pages? If we are talking a whole shopping cart like petsmart.com, I must be living in a different world, because we get way more than $300 per site.

No, i just need a .psd template. We have programmers to do the shopping cart.

Originally posted by Pet Depot


This is a contest, which is why we are paying so much




I hire people for design, scripting and other stuff almost on a daily basis, $300 definatly is not alot for a good template.


I suggest you check out the real world of desinging.

and I suggest www.Ravio.com

They are near(if not are) the best.

We have a set budget of 300$, we have decided to withhold from spending any more. It seems to be a good price, and alot of people at WHT seem to think so.

Theres no need to trash this thread regarding the price, all he is asking for is a good template, for a decent designer thats no more than 4 hours of work. Relax, if you dont like the prize, don't enter.

I will be submitting a design in the very very near future :D

BTW
Do you have any specific colors or the such in mind ?
Do you require certain features or just what petsmart has on their site?

im in too.

i like the petsmart colours.

Do you have a logo or type style for "Pet Depot" or is that also needed ?

$300 is plenty for a design he is talking about devil...perhaps you should check out the real word ;) Prices have come way down for decent designs. (hate to take up space with this but I think this is a great offer)

I am currently in the process of creating a design for this contest, which I hope and believe that you will like.

It should be ready in not too long.

great!

i am also working on a design, i will show it to you soon.

ok, i created a great logo for yout company. It is 'Pet Depot' right?

Please can you tell me the main sections of your site, like products, services...

thanks

http://www.easywebsol.com/petdepot/template.jpg

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There, I created a basic design for Pet Depot!

Since I know little about what you want on your site, I just added something from the example site in the Featured Sales section.

The rest of the stuff you want can be in the Main Menu, such as links to various parts of your site such as your store information, and small features like Pet Food Calculators and stuff like that I saw on PetSmart (just a few examples).


If you are interested, and there is anything you don't like and want me to change just let me know what and I'll change it for you!

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Lars-Christian Simonsen
Easy Web Solutions | http://www.easywebsol.com

You can just make up the sections right now (or use petsmarts)

Easyweb, its a good start, but not what we had in mind.

http://www.directwd.com/contest/petdepot.gif

Well, I hope to see everyone elses designs aswell. I've designed a template with space for shopping cart products and such. I kept it clean for small button advertisements that might be placed on the web site.

Thanks for your business!

Originally posted by CrazyTech
$300 is plenty for a design he is talking about devil...perhaps you should check out the real word ;) Prices have come way down for decent designs. (hate to take up space with this but I think this is a great offer)

I almost laughed at this one... I'm not a great designer by any means, just landed a client paying $1500 for a basic web presence. Yeah it's a great offer... pretty soon Ravio and PixelBrick will be jumping in on a "contest"...

ok , here is my start:

http://64.246.62.50/~newtut/pet.gif

I went for unique look. I want your comments on everything like logo, colors, structure.... I created an icon-type menu on the top, I will create unique icons for different sections. I can make each menu icon different color if you want. I was not trying too hard because it is only a contest and I am not sure that I will win so if you like my design I will complete it. Everything can be changed, I will also add some stuff tomorrow.
Tell me if you like it, because if you dont there is no reason for me to complete this design..

thanks.

Easyweb, its a good start, but not what we had in mind.

It's just an outkast. Everything can be changed like I said, simply point out what it is you don't like, and want changed.

If you aren't able to point out the differences, I'm gonna have to throw in the towel on this one, as I have quite a few other projects I am working, and I do not have time to start all over again :)

yeah count me in

Liam

Pot Depot

After reviewing your examples, and the two other designs, I think I have gotten a better impression of what you are looking for.

Based on this, I have created a new template, which surpasses the previous one in looks and flexibility. I am hoping you will like this new template, which you can see at

http://www.easywebsol.com/petdepot/template2.jpg

Please post your thoughts on this!

Best regards,
Lars-Christian
Easy Web Solutions | http://www.easywebsol.com/

ok, im up for this - i will have an entry later today :)

Cheers

I'm in 'the contest'!

Wait to be amazed with my template! What I've seen so far would be a work that I could do in less than one hour.

Wait for my :banana: entry!

Sincerly,

BeaNTriX

Started a template, let me know if its not what your loking for so I don't put anymore work into it.

Here (http://www.defiantpc.com/test/pets.html)

Will be working on it later today.

:)

Please take a look at my attempt (http://www.thisisben.co.uk/images/petdepot.jpg) and let me know what you think. I've taken a complete break from the PetSmart look to come with something even better!

Obviously I can show you a better quality, non-watermarked one if you wish. Please let me know if you'd like to see some changes (I'll swap the ladybird over to a lizard if I can find a nice pic). Do you have an existing logo to use? I've just put in a simple one, I can change that as well if you like.

I look foward to hearing from you :)

Devil and Comp, its obvious you don't understand.
[ off topic ]
All this design requires is a template, by no means whatsoever does it require any coding or building of an actual web presence. I've landed several 1K + clients as well, but they aren't requesting this simple kind of work. PixelBrick and Ravio cannot adapt their styles to this kind of work, remember that as well. Corey from Ravio can only complete the futurastic kind of design we are all getting too used to. Also, both of them have actual employees and therefore overhead that they need to cover. Most WHT designers are freelancing part timers and therefore can work for a much cheaper price. Thats why lots of projects such as just are posted here, the cheap prices. While it may not be good for the design industry, if you'r a half decent designer and a good marketer you can land plenty of large clients. So sit back, relax and watch the fun. :D

[ /off topic ]

These templates seem nice, but dont match the "proffesionality" of the petsmart one. You can see that the site made by petsmart is both fun, and proffessional. I have seen one i like by PM, but i will wait for more entries.

i kinda like this one http://www.thisisben.co.uk/images/petdepot.jpg

but its a bit too simple, spice it up, and we may consider it.

Expect something from me in a few hours...

Is this design to be sliced into html as well or do you just require the PSD?

I've made some quick changes, please let me know what you think. I've got a couple of ideas to completely re-do it but I'm afraid I don't have time (for what could be turned down) to do it now. The new design is http://www.thisisben.co.uk/images/petdepot2.jpg (I also have a 2.9mb .bmp that looks a lot clearer, I can email this to you if you want).

The changes are the addition of the silver bar, the custom buttons at the top (for "view cart", "checkout" and "help") and the "latest news", which would be a scrolling news ticker.

Please let me know what you think.

I think the contest holder needs to provide more details, it's just too suspicious right now :eek:

Heres my 2nd entry again if you don't like it let me know so I dont Put any more effort into it.
CLICK (http://www.defiantpc.com/test/pets2.html)


-Mj

I'll be entering this as well. Expect an entry sometime today or tommorow.

- Lalit

Any update to this?

Nice work Defiant and ThisisBen, I have given up already before starting on my design after seeing yours. :D

Lol, it's not that good, I'm sure you could do better! (I'm thisisben BTW) - it would be good to have an update PetDepot.

I'm working on the design right now, how it turns out well!

I'm 3/4 of the way finished... and heres the screenshot, I'm still adding A BUNCH. :) Hope you like it. Oh and please point out anything I should add/change while I'm working on it, such as the company quote, etc, etc.



http://69.22.22.83/petdepot.jpg

I think more colors should be added too, but I'm not sure what colors exactly you are aiming for.

I'd say I'm 2/4 of the way done... a bit of over exaggeration!

Joshmorrow, I'd say you're 1/2 done. :stickout

yea, couldve reduced it!

is there anyway i can contact you to show you my design? if so please contact me over aim/msn and I'll show you what I've done.

Hello everybody!

Could you tell me what is the difference between those 2 whoi searches:



pet-depot.com Back-order this name

Registrant:
PETsMART Store Support Group, Inc. (PET-DEPOT3-DOM)
19601 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
US

Domain Name: PET-DEPOT.COM

Administrative Contact:
Contact, Tech (AVUJOCISTI) techcontact@ssg.petsmart.com
19601 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
US
623-580-6100
Technical Contact:
Contact, Admin (JKYZVUOUVI) admincontact@ssg.petsmart.com
19601 N,. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
US
623-580-6100

Record expires on 29-Apr-2004.
Record created on 16-Oct-2002.
Database last updated on 3-Aug-2003 16:03:11 EDT.

Domain servers in listed order:

NS1.IDEALAB.COM 63.251.211.250
NS2.IDEALAB.COM 209.151.233.12






petsmart.com Back-order this name


Registrant:
PETsMART Store Support Group, Inc. (PETSMART-DOM)
19601 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
US

Domain Name: PETSMART.COM

Administrative Contact:
Contact, Tech (AVUJOCISTI) techcontact@ssg.petsmart.com
19601 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
US
623-580-6100
Technical Contact:
Contact, Admin (JKYZVUOUVI) admincontact@ssg.petsmart.com
19601 N,. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
US
623-580-6100

Record expires on 18-Jul-2005.
Record created on 16-Oct-2002.
Database last updated on 3-Aug-2003 16:07:39 EDT.

Domain servers in listed order:

NS1.PETSMART.COM 66.77.62.62
NS2.PETSMART.COM 66.77.62.63




I think what you're thinking right now is right.

BeaNTriX

What is also interesting is the nameservers for the domain below are for Pets.com. And Pets.com redirects to Petsmart.com


petdepot.com Back-order this name


Registrant:
PetDepot.com (PETDEPOT3-DOM)
200 Goodrich Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
US

Domain Name: PETDEPOT.COM

Administrative Contact:
PetDepot.com (24786001O) tcharter@HOUSTON.VNI.COM
200 Goodrich Ave.
Syracuse, NY 13210
US
315-479-6486 fax: 999 999 9999
Technical Contact:
Carlin, Bayard (BC516) bayard@BAYARD.NET
Bayard Carlin
155 BANKS ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110-5622
US
415 550 7643 fax: 415 222 9999

Record expires on 21-Apr-2008.
Record created on 20-Sep-2002.
Database last updated on 4-Aug-2003 13:16:58 EDT.

Domain servers in listed order:

NS1.PETS.COM 216.32.255.10
NS2.PETS.COM 216.32.254.210

Hmm...I see Katie's Pet Depot has had a trademark since 1992. And now a new trademark application for Pet Depot has just been filed by the same registrant.

Guessing here...after the new trademark is approved they are planning to wrest control of PetDepot.com from PetSmart.

So did anybody have received contact from Pet Depot?

I think the site might be www.petdepot.biz - as you noticed, the .com redirects to petsmart.com.

I sent them an email but got no reply :/