About Us

CSSLovely is a site for inspiration where we collect a wide range of quality designed CSS websites. How do we determine what the quality and design of a website? We understand that design can mean different things to different people, that’s why we look many different factors when determining the quality of a website. We look at the visual elements, the technical side, and the creativity behind the website. Each of these factors helps us determine the quality and ultimately is the deciding factor for each site submission.

We feel that this process is crucial to the quality of this gallery, as we try to promote ourselves as a high quality source for inspiration.

Can I submit my own site?

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage you not only to submit your own site, but any site that you feel is worthy of being listed here. To do so, please visit our submission form, and input the required information. Do your best to make sure that the site meets our guidelines.

What are your submission guidelines?

Please keep in mind that not all of these guidelines have the same weight on the overall decision, and not all of them are required to be followed. However the more that are followed, the greater the chances of it being acknowledged.

The guidelines are as follows:

  • The site must display proficient use of web standards. Any site that does not meet this guideline will not be considered.
  • The site should use web standards to the best of its ability. This means no use of redundant code, proper markup. Validation isn’t a requirement, though we do test to see if it will validate and there’s extra points in it for you if it does.
  • The site should be attractive. Unmatched Style is about recognizing those who do it right, and with a good sense of flair.
  • If the main page of your site is a splash page, generally we won’t follow it beyond that.
  • If your site uses audio for the sake of audio, like background music (and you are not a musical artist) generally we will close out the browser on your site.
  • If your site is designed specifically as a linkbait or linkfarm and serves no other purpose we will not review it.

This is unfortunate but we have to say it: as you would expect we do reserve the right to not feature any site as we choose. We also reserve the right to not explain to you why we elect to not feature your website.

Our Network

CSSLovely is part of the LovelyNetwork, a close network of inspirational galleries geared to provide the highest quality sites, designs, and inspiration, across many different mediums and technologies, including Flash, Wordpress, and the iPhone. Our sites will provide you with some of the best inspirational websites, applications, and designs that will help you boost your next project.

The Future of the LovelyNetwork

We are always looking at the future, especially when it comes to the web and the internet. We have some cool ideas in the works that will help you find your inspiration. Our concepts will be released in the coming months, so stay tuned on updates! If you would like, you can send us a message with any ideas or thoughts you may have that you would like to see implemented across the LovelyNetwork.

Site of the Week

Every week we pick one website as our featured site of the week. This site exemplifies what a “lovely” css website should be. When we pick this site, we focus on many different aspects, from design, to the structure, to the technology involved, as well as the use of effects. If you would like to share your thoughts, comments, or inspiration as to what is behind your site, please add your message when you submit your site. This can sometimes add points to your site when we are picking the Site of the Week.

Credits

This site is designed and managed by Mark Fasel at 28Three Media and is part of the LovelyNetwork. The site is powered by WordPress. Javascript framework by jQuery.