Qriosity.com - new design! Is it better?

Discussion in 'Websites' started by tatrasim, Aug 4, 2007.

  1. #1
    The design of the website was the biggest weakness, so I redesigned it:
    New version: http://www.qriosity.com
    Old version: http://www.qriosity.com/old/
    Please tell me if the new design is better...
    Also, I would like to know your comments, critics and suggestions about the design, functionality and everything else related to my website.
    Thanks. :)
     
    tatrasim, Aug 4, 2007 IP
  2. mizaks

    mizaks Well-Known Member

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    #2
    New color combinations are much nicer than what you had previously.
     
    mizaks, Aug 4, 2007 IP
  3. Felu

    Felu Peon

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    #3
    The new one is 10 times better than the old one.

    Love the black really.
     
    Felu, Aug 5, 2007 IP
  4. tatrasim

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    #4
    Thanks. :)
    Also, changed "stories" to "pictures".
    Any comments are welcome. :)
     
    tatrasim, Aug 6, 2007 IP
  5. Limer

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    #5
    Very nice . Content needs some work. All I see is britney spears on the front. It should show a better selection.

    I am "Qrious" about addictads.com how is that working. any more info on that site? I love the name and I would be interested in trying it.
     
    Limer, Aug 7, 2007 IP
  6. tatrasim

    tatrasim Peon

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    Well, addictads is manual/auto traffic exchange. Basically, you go in and submit your site and someone else goes in and submits their website. When you view other member's website, you get a point. When other members views yours, they get a point from yours.
    I haven't been advertising it much and seems like a hard thing to do. I was active for a little bit when I spent some time to it. Now, I get a few new users register every once in a while and get around 450 total. However, I am thinking either selling it or rebuilding it with a fresher idea. PM me for further discussions.
     
    tatrasim, Aug 7, 2007 IP
  7. Pandy123

    Pandy123 Active Member

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    yeah alot better than the black and white version. I think too many sites are goin for the simplistic look these days nice to see sites with a bit of colour.
     
    Pandy123, Aug 7, 2007 IP
  8. tatrasim

    tatrasim Peon

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    :) I agree... However, now some people say that it takes too much time to load since the images are a bit larger and compressing them more looses quality. :( Also, some are saying index page would be nice instead of being thrown directly into the videos.
     
    tatrasim, Aug 8, 2007 IP
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    #9
    I agree with everyone else, the new version looks much better and modern.
     
    crazycaddy, Aug 9, 2007 IP
  10. tatrasim

    tatrasim Peon

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    Thank you. Another question. Many people complain that they see too many videos on the most popular topic on the front page. I am trying to make an index page now. Do you think it would be better to describe how to use the site on the index page and just include some random video?
     
    tatrasim, Aug 11, 2007 IP
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    Anterr Well-Known Member

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    #11
    I like the new one more. It has got more colors and everything. The old one was boring with only 1-2 colors.
     
    Anterr, Aug 12, 2007 IP
  12. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    #12
    I actually prefer the b&w version. Much easier on the eyes, and the focus is put on the text and vids.
    The logo on the b&w version looks nicer too.

    Nice domain btw :)
     
    Kerosene, Aug 12, 2007 IP
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    #13
    I'm going to have to agree with kerosene on this one, maybe it's just my old eyes but the orange is just a little to much. ;)

    hlq
     
    hlq, Aug 12, 2007 IP
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    twinklestar Active Member

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    #14
    For me i like it.

    Became more modern. The old one was just... old and boring. Thumbs up on the change ^^
     
    twinklestar, Aug 12, 2007 IP
  15. tatrasim

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    #15
    I think I will have to redesign again... :) Make it "in the middle"... I will change the backcolor on the sides from orange to more shaded color... A lot of people say it is just too bright and distracting...
     
    tatrasim, Aug 13, 2007 IP
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    #16
    The colors are certainly better...
     
    johnxstone, Aug 14, 2007 IP
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    #17
    I believe everyone's replies I will echoe. The new design provides more contrast and is a nice change but the orange needs to be changed to a more "web friendly color". Also, wouldn't a search feature be nice? Nice site...
     
    entropy2go, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  18. designerz

    designerz Banned

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    #18
    This new design colour combination is far more attractive, better than the old one.....I liked the new design. :)
     
    designerz, Aug 14, 2007 IP
  19. tatrasim

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    #19
    It would be nice to have a search and it is coming... :) Right now I am trying to make an index page and fix some minor bugs that I have. Then, I would start working on search.
    Trying to figure out what should I put on index. I am thinking that I need to describe how popular topics get selected and how to use the website, but not sure. People say that it is kind of strange to go directly into the page full of videos. Any suggestions?
     
    tatrasim, Aug 16, 2007 IP