Review: XHTML.PixelCrayons.com
April 10th, 2009 in Articles, Review by kailoonThis is for all busy bee web designers- hope you are familiar with CSS and XHTML coding firm XHTML. In my sincere efforts to collect some information about my next tutorial on how to code your designs professionally, I browsed many PSD to XHTML websites- and this caught my attention for long. Point of attraction: their streamlined Order Process that is simple, linear and comprehensible.
Their Order Process is shown in 5 simple steps-
- Mail Order
- Order Review
- Conversion
- Quality Assurance
- Delivery
The process is so transparent and straight forward that the clients can track their order at any stage, converse with the team and detect the completion stage. I liked their professional Order Process, their service offerings and the portfolio. So before I begin the tutorial, I decided to write a review of XHTML.PixelCrayons.com.
Introduction:
XHTML.PixelCrayons.com is a specialized web coding service provider that promises pixel precise markup services and design implementation into CMS, Shopping Cart, Skins, Themes, etc. They also offer re-slicing of existing sites and all this with high-end client support and timely delivery.
Services and Work Process
This is what I think is 100% client centric. They would tweak their service offerings for what would suit its client. You could upload your files in PSD, AI, PNG, PDF or even in the existing markup. With XHTML.PixelCrayons.com, you get just any technical requirements you like: HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.0 Strict/ Transitional, XHTML 1.1, Search Engine Optimization, Tableless Coding, Dynamic Drop Down Menus, Transparent PNGs and Fluid Width Layouts, sIFR, JS Implementation, Commented CSS, Rollovers includes, Microformats and Accessibility (WCAG 1, Section 508/ DDA).
You can edit the advanced options and layout options and customize your order the way you want.
The work process is quite simple, and the order form self-explanatory. You just have to place an order and wait for your work delivery. You may also mention other specifications about your file (in the Special Comments box). They are in touch with you over phone and instant messaging to take your views and clarifications regarding design implementing and stuff. All-in-all, a seamless client support!
Pricing and Delivery
Their clients bear testimony to the fact that considering the high quality, hand coded, table-less, pixel precise and 100% W3C validated code, their packages are cheaper than others in the market. Web
Designers don’t mind paying more if quality supersedes, but when same quality is for a comparatively lesser price, XHTML.PixelCrayons.com become their choice.
They offer two packages as follows:
The Basic Package – starting at $99
- Markups: HTML 4.01 Transitional, XHTML 1.0 Transitional
- W3C Validation: CSS, XHTML & HTML
- I.E 6.x / 7.x, Mozilla Firefox, Safari
The Professional Package – starting at $199
- Markups: HTML 4.01 Transitional, HTML 4.01 Strict, XHTML 1.0 Transitional, XHTML 1.0 Strict.
- W3C Validation: CSS2 (Advanced CSS Code Structure), XHTML & HTML Browsers Compatibility: I.E 6.x / 7.x, Mozilla Firefox, Safari 2.x/3.x, Opera, Konqueror.
- Includes: SEO Semantic Code, Load Speed Optimization, Complete Presentation Separation, Maximum Cross-Browser Compatibility.
- Delivery time is fast and quick- 8 hours flat, and you get your professional, hand-coded, pixel precise design code.
Conclusion
This is a good PSD to XHTML site that provides excellent and customizable services. With XHTML.PixelCrayons.com, an SEO friendly, valid CSS/XHTML and W3C Validated code is possible along with price and time scalability.
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I am currently disputing a Paypal payment to them. I found them difficult to work with. They are on the other side of the world and nearly every email exchange was delayed a day. They took time doing work I specifically did not ask for and provided a solution that I could not use. They also ignored my attempts to seek alternative solutions and their idea of a guide in how to implement something is just a few screen shots. Meanwhile, I am forced to seek elsewhere for the help for which I already paid them.
We gave pixelcrayons a try. After all we must say, that the service is overpriced for the quality they deliver. We actually had to rebuild the site ourselves again.
They totally missed the concept of the page. The quality of the CSS code was like firstgrade beginner level. Nothing optimized, everything you would expect as a standard from a professional Slicing Service, costs extra. For example a simple png fix they would charge 25$ per page(!). I mean…come on.
We really can’t recommend this service.
Our best experience we had in terms of code quality was with http://www.xhtmlteam.com/, they do not keep their timelines quite often, but if you are aware of that and plan enough time ahead, you will really get first class code thats cheaper and with no hidden or extra costs.
Thanks for this great review. we have also collected a resource of 20 best PSD to HTML service providers on the basis of basic industry fundamentals like market reputation, brand popularity, quality of work, turnaround time and pricing.
Hi guys i got my work done for really good price
50 USD for 2 pages. Awsome work for http://www.webartsense.com
but my pages were very simple.
I visited their site and affirm with your reviews. Apart, they also are highly professional approach of doing things. thanks for the information.
Have read quite a lot about these guys. Their portfolio and client testimonials looks impressive to me.
I have visited their website after going through this review and now is thimnkling seriously about them.