Please review my PC support forum.

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by iworkforthem, Jun 30, 2008.

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  1. #1
    Hi folks,

    I just started a new PC support forum - http://helpwithmypc.org/
    Do take a look and let me know how best to improve it.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    iworkforthem, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  2. saggygenius

    saggygenius Active Member

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    #2
    welll the idea is good ,but not the implementation .
    i just can figure out why you have created so much forum categories.
    in my opinion a pc,support forum should only contain following basic categories .
    Hardware solutions, Software solutions, O.S section, gaming section( subforum :-consoles , pc )
    internet section.
    & special open source section if u really want,
    & a offtopic section with introduction subforum .
     
    saggygenius, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  3. iworkforthem

    iworkforthem Peon

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    #3
    So you mean be more niche in my topic/forum groups... too many categories is bad. Right?
     
    iworkforthem, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  4. saggygenius

    saggygenius Active Member

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    #4
    yes
    because why should one use individual categories when u can combine few of them in a single one
    though u should add more categories as per the forum requirement

    & why dont u use PHPBB3 for forums
    It would be much better
     
    saggygenius, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  5. iworkforthem

    iworkforthem Peon

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    #5
    I dun quite like the phpBB3 themes. :p
     
    iworkforthem, Jun 30, 2008 IP
  6. saggygenius

    saggygenius Active Member

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    #6
    well there are tons of superb phpbb themes are available
    not only that there are many good mod's available for it & it will be more friendly for administration of the forums.
    & if u can pay for a forums software then you can go with vbulletine original licensed copy.
     
    saggygenius, Jul 1, 2008 IP
  7. RiG

    RiG Peon

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    #7
    its look....
     
    RiG, Jul 1, 2008 IP
  8. andymayo

    andymayo Guest

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    #8
    dude i was sittin there waiting for images to load.. and it said done?

    it doesnt look good at all im afraid.
     
    andymayo, Jul 1, 2008 IP
  9. abt123

    abt123 Member

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    #9
    Way too many categories. Windows 95, and 98, with it's own category, at the top of the site? Not good IMO. Keep the popular stuff on the top. Get rid of some categories to simplify. Also, see about a more userfriendly forum theme. Good luck.
     
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  10. iworkforthem

    iworkforthem Peon

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    #10
    What's IMO or IMHO?
     
    iworkforthem, Jul 1, 2008 IP
  11. stompergames

    stompergames Peon

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    #11
    IMO = in my opinion

    color scheme and too many categories are my criticisms, good idea
     
    stompergames, Jul 1, 2008 IP
  12. ShReYaS

    ShReYaS Peon

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    #12
    i should say that the site's loook is wacky and the no. of categories for a new forum should not be that much...

    Sorry I couldnt keep low :)
     
    ShReYaS, Jul 1, 2008 IP
  13. iworkforthem

    iworkforthem Peon

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    #13
    O... ok... thanks for all your reviews. :p
     
    iworkforthem, Jul 3, 2008 IP
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    scorp777 Greenhorn

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    #14
    I agree with they guys! you need to get rid of some categories to simplify it.
     
    scorp777, Jul 4, 2008 IP
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    jamuna Active Member

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    #15
    please use better forum script other than bbpress.................
    like SMF
     
    jamuna, Jul 4, 2008 IP
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    #16
    I'll be brutally honest and say I don't like it as it stands.

    1) Nothing visually appealing about it at all, not even a logo
    2) Use phBB, VBulletin or even myBB will allow you to have something resembling what a forum should look like.
    3) Way too many categories, and realistically who wants to chat about Win 95 or 98 nowadays? Cut this right down to:

    - Hardware
    - Software & Operating Systems
    - The Internet & Networking
    - Security & Safety
    - Off Topic
    - Introductions

    When you start to see too much content, then think about splitting this up into sub-sections. Nobody wants to post on a forum if it takes them ages to locate where to post.

    HTH
     
    Comspec, Jul 5, 2008 IP