FluxStables.com website homepage re-design

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Introduction
Over the last few months, we have dealt with what we would consider B-level website designers. Either they are not up to date with current design techniques, are lazy, or don’t speak English well enough to complete the job. We like to think that we are patient, but this time we are looking (and paying for) top notch service.
Here is a link to the last project that is failing - not because it doesn't have potential, but because the design team really just can't get it together. (also, the front page is just too busy)
http://www.srishtiprojects.com/project/fluxstables/
We want a new website that lives up to our name as the best professional poker staking company (to understand what we do, look at the current website) in the world and catches the eye of any potential customers/clients.
We need a bright mind that is going to be creative and help us build a powerful website that will stand out among our competitors. We want to be hands-on and give feedback as often as we can.
*****We understand that this project is only for the front page of the site******
What We Do Not Want
Below are website designers that have NOT lived up to our expectations. Please review their portfolios. If you are similar to them in skill, please do not bid. Sorry if this sounds harsh.
http://www.bonk-media.com/
www.srishtis.com
http://www.designstraw.com/
**The graphic images and logo were designed by a third party. We think they are good, although might not really “fit” on the website as is shown now.
I uploaded a Zip file with all the source files here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6R4BGJHH
A few good websites we like
http://www.thepawn.com.au/
http://www.bremerton.com.au/
Front Page
Current: http://fluxstables.com/
What we want is a clear, strong, direct message displayed through an animated Flash introduction which really gets our ethos across (see examples below);
We provide staking, free coaching, housing, top notch support and makeup free reward trips to live events which is a massive selling point to those players who are taking poker seriously, so much so that it could and should, along with the amazing coaching we provide, entice players to join even if they don't really need staking. No other site provides this as far as we know and should be a big part of the attraction to our site.
Obviously, the exact details of what we do will need to be explained via AIM or the phone.
We are the best at what we do and we need to convey that in an impressive way. We offer free coaching, amazing free trips, a forum, a great team environment.
Right now, we have too much going on with the front page, and it needs to be turned into secondary pages
A few websites we like that have strong front page messages are.
http://www.thepawn.com.au/
http://www.bremerton.com.au/
***We also have a logo design contest up.
Updates
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: We've started to get some interest.
Added Friday, January 14, 2011
Industry/Entity Type
Events
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Requirements
Must have
- Flash