BadCircuit.com - ReReleased

Discussion in 'Websites' started by ianternet, Nov 15, 2007.

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    just released - http://badcircuit.com

    let me know what you think and if you are interested in writing for badcircuit.com let me know

    Critique it - I am looking at specific things - design, color, layout etc - let me know what you all think about it - also if you are interested in sponsoring badcircuit.com there is a special release price for all who wants to put their banner or link on badcircuit.com

    http://www.badcircuit.com/wp-content/plugins/oiopub-direct/purchase.php
     
    ianternet, Nov 15, 2007 IP
  2. bobbyswebzone

    bobbyswebzone Peon

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    Hi
    Site site looks neat, But few suggestions, If added a few colors the site looks more attractive and even the layout looks a little clumsy. Sorry for disappointing
     
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  3. ianternet

    ianternet Well-Known Member

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    hmm thanks - colors? what colors would you suggests? clumsy is the navigation poor? not sure what you mean by clumsy
     
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  4. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello IanTernet.

    I had a chance to look at your site. I'm always interested in technology sites and curious as to what they can offer me.

    My Thoughts

    Domain Name
    BadCircuit.... I did expect to see a site that was a critique of technology... but once I opened your site... your slogan threw me off.. 'Just Look at your LCD'... so... I thought maybe it's about LCDs.

    This wasn't the case either... I'm still not entirely clear on this...

    I'd suggest you re-write your slogan to clarify your site's purpose

    About Page
    I went to about page... and it did share that it would be about Computers, Internet, Personal Electronics and so on... but the first article that I noticed was about software...

    Again, I'd suggest you re-write your about page to make it simpler and understandable...

    Store
    Interesting that you have a store within your technology blog... but they link to eBay. Are they your items? It would be good if you could find a way so that visitors would purchase items through your own links and pages.

    The other thing I found different too... was when I initially opened your Store Page... it looked like a Site Map page.... wasn't to sure if it was complete...

    Maybe have it categorized with images?

    Contact Page
    Ummmm.... there is none. I think a contact form would be good for visitors. This way the could get a hold of you at least... especially if they are having troubles with the store or would like to touch base with you about an article or purchase a link...

    Template
    I'd recommend updating your template to reflect the audience you are after... It seems you are trying to present reviews and how-to's about technology... but your site template could do better to reflect this...

    Conclusion
    Excellent idea for a site... but still needs some work. all content showed up properly...

    This review was done on IE 6.02 on Windows XP SP2

    I do hope this helps.
    Respectfully.
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 15, 2007 IP
  5. ianternet

    ianternet Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the detailed - with that said - I have re made it here - which will be or maybe the replacement of the frontpage

    http://badcircuit.com/store

    let mw know if that is satisfyin - but the banner will be changed as well
     
    ianternet, Nov 17, 2007 IP
  6. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello Ianternet

    I like this as your home page. Much better.... I also like the way you have the reviews in the center column. I see that you place the 3 main navigation buttons in place.... but they link to another site... or to an old template still being used on this site... could the consistancy of your site template be kept? Also, will you be keeping your logo slogan, 'Just Look At Your LCD'...? I think this could use a change also...

    I hope this helps again.
    Respectfully,
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 17, 2007 IP
  7. Mike Huntstinks

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    I agree, the overall concept is good but the template needs some work.
     
    Mike Huntstinks, Nov 18, 2007 IP
  8. ianternet

    ianternet Well-Known Member

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    yes banner will be changed, and the links at the top should b e fixed - it should be finalized soon hopefully b4 blackfriday - whew
     
    ianternet, Nov 18, 2007 IP