This question is for all of you "consumers' out there. Would you not choose a web host because of how their site looks, for example the colors they use and the overall feel the site gives you? I'm not referring to a dull site like Yahoo. Lets say a red site for example. I have been told that red gives you that "kiddie" feel. Would you choose another host if that particular web host's site wasn't liked very well by you, or you didn't like the colors, etc. But it was professional thought, well laid out and had all your images of people, etc.

One more question and I thought you guys could give me your thoughts.

Would it be a very good idea in a marketing/advertising/branding aspect of it to all of a sudden change from using red since 1998 to blue for example. I have been told by many people that "blue" is considered the best color representing a corporate feel. What do you think?

Thanks for your time.

Speaking as a newbie host consumer, I chose based on a combination of things including service (I sent several inquiry emails to confirm tech support speed and knowledgeability,) reputation (I checked forums,) cost, features (I compared at least half a dozen hosts,) reliability (in addition to uptime claims I observed the different sites over a period of 2 months) and site design.

The site design is definitely important because it's the first thing you see and is the first visible indication (though not a guarantee) of a well organized and intelligently run company that takes the time to introduce itself to me. Its colour alone wouldn't necessarily turn me off -- if it's well designed, the colour (scheme) too should be well conceived -- it's all part of the whole.
Site design (including colour) is not the only thing I looked at in choosing a host but it's important. Of course, being a designer, I like to support good design

I have been told by many people that "blue" is considered the best color representing a corporate feel. What do you think?
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Yeah, blue is considered by some to be corporate, but it all depends what hue is picked and how you use it. www.blacksun.ca who I chose as my host is professional, but not bland and sterotypical.