GamerGlitch.com

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by BenGregg, Mar 20, 2009.

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    GamerGlitch.com was the first web site I had success with. I decided to go back and fix up the layout a bit. I'm looking for some opinions.
     
    BenGregg, Mar 20, 2009 IP
  2. kingofsanda

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    #2
    The layout and design isn't bad but for a gamer site it should be better. To make the site better you should
    do the following things.

    - Get a favicon.

    - Get a professional logo and some graphics for the header.

    - Add more colors into the color scheme.
     
    kingofsanda, Mar 20, 2009 IP
  3. Inisheer

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    #3
    I pretty much agree with the last comment. It has a nice simple layout, but check out the big gaming sites out there and you will notice they are a bit more cluttered. ;) I personally prefer the clean design, but this site might be a little different from what gamers are used to.

    I also think you should change the format/graphics. Get a nice header with some video game images and a logo, and maybe spice up the design a little though. Overall, I think it's nice though. Good luck with it!
     
    Inisheer, Mar 20, 2009 IP
  4. BenGregg

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    Alright, I'll do some work. Thanks for the advice. Also, I was wondering where I should place my other Google Ads, I currently only have one placed on my site.
     
    BenGregg, Mar 20, 2009 IP
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    #5
    The google ad on the right is a bit strange - lots of wasted white space. Perhaps you could make the right column thinner and put 3 or 4 google ads or even change to a three column layout.
     
    english_monkey, Mar 20, 2009 IP
  6. BenGregg

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    Alright, I'll work on the logo, maybe add some effects and a character or two to it. I was also thinking I would move the navigation bar below the logo and give it some rollover effects. As far as the ad on the right, I think I will thin that column so is it fits in better. Thanks again for all the advice.
     
    BenGregg, Mar 21, 2009 IP
  7. rayhab

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    I think the layout needs to be totally redone, there needs to be more page flow.
     
    rayhab, Mar 21, 2009 IP
  8. vipjun

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    #8
    The logo is decent.

    Some usability comments.
    The navigation is in an awkward place and below the fold.
    moving it upwards or have a css dropdown navigation would be better.

    Content is ok but I a lot of it goes to external pages, opening 3tabs is not what most people want to do.
     
    vipjun, Mar 22, 2009 IP
  9. BenGregg

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    External pages? I barely have any links that go outside of GamerGlitch.com.
     
    BenGregg, Mar 22, 2009 IP
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    #10
    nice site but i would work on the layout :D good work tho
     
    aund322, Mar 22, 2009 IP
  11. ~kev~

    ~kev~ Well-Known Member

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    Do you really need more then one suggestion section in your forum?

    A general PC gaming section would be nice.

    You have an article about the UT 3 demo, but no mention of the free weekend on Steam?

    Overall, I like the design of the forum and the site. But the game titles of the forum seems narrow. I do not see an RPG or a MMORPG section, or a RTS section.
     
    ~kev~, Mar 22, 2009 IP
  12. nicolasthun

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    There are way to many ads. It is likely the user will leave the site. Your site won't be in their bookmarks.
     
    nicolasthun, Mar 23, 2009 IP
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    #13
    The layout is good but for a good gamer site you need a bit more!
     
    gurtey123, Mar 23, 2009 IP
  14. Sparaker

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    #14
    your site looks too professional. Its a gaming website, add more funk to it. It will help you improve the end users experience.
     
    Sparaker, Mar 23, 2009 IP
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    It's not bad so far. Work on the top section where the links are, make them into "buttons". Add a decent looking search feature, instead of adding a list of the games at the bottom. Also, you have an AMAZING domain name. Grats.
     
    Aertcz, Mar 23, 2009 IP
  16. freebiefinder

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    #16
    Looks ok to me
     
    freebiefinder, Mar 24, 2009 IP
  17. 2advance

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    #17
    The layout and colors are not bad. But the menu are looking simple and also you need to add a logo for your site..
     
    2advance, Mar 24, 2009 IP
  18. ni.de.gong.zhu

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    #18
    Very clean, professional, easy to read looking site. Only thing I would recommend is perhaps utilizing the right side of the header to include a picture or a quote of a satisfied gameuser?
     
    ni.de.gong.zhu, Mar 24, 2009 IP
  19. BenGregg

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    Good idea, I was thinking about using the right side of the header for something, it has been blank for a while. I might place a news marque there or something.
     
    BenGregg, Mar 24, 2009 IP