Just a few weeks ago, I switched to a new website hosting provider, www.jaguarpc.com, and gained access to a wide range of new features and services, including support for the CGI, Perl, and PHP languages, as well as MySQL databases. However, an initial look at how to utilise those features in a way that aligned with the existing website design revealed that a design refresh would be a good idea.
One priority was to eliminate the use of graphic files for site navigation elements. My experience with new-generation screens running at better than 96 dpi showed that this concept had a limited life. Using a Dynamic HTML and JavaScript-based menu would enable the site pages to load faster and be more search engine-friendly.
Another goal was to make site navigation easier by implementing the method I had first developed whilst building the Omniton (www.omniton.com.au) website, a few months earlier.
Anyway, the job is done. The 3rd generation version of www.borrett.id.au is now online, complete with phpBB-based forums, plus some updates to the content as I worked through the web pages.
Anyway, check it out and let me know what you think. Try using the forums to provide some feedback.