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Rate my phpProxy theme please. Will rep :)

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by KMKM, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello all,

    For a past few hours was busy doing this. This is my first phpProxy theme :D and I donno how good or bad it is (considering my lack of experience). So I would like you all to please tell me how it is. Will rep for every review :)

    It is full black but in the image appears dull due to my watermark(can't risk it!). The theme is red and Google URLs are green... which attracts attention. Plus the placement of the Surf Button (Scare Me!) encourages clicks.
    I have a coder, he is going to code it pretty soon.
    Do tell me how i score and give me suggestions so that I can implement them before looking for sponsors. And oh! the theme will be free for all ;)

    Here is the jpg :)
    http://www.kriteshmadan.com/My%201st%20Proxy%20theme.jpg


    Thanking you in anticipation!

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    cianuro Peon

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    #2
    Looks pretty good. I would however move the submit (Scare me?) button and options UP. (Or move the third adsense unit below).

    Other than that, it's pretty good.
     
    cianuro, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    KMKM Peon

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    #3
    First of a all rep added :)
    Thanks a lot for the quick review ;) I just kept it below so that it encourages people to click. Like people just have to scroll their mouse down to press the Scare Me! button and in the procedure they may hover over some ad which they find interesting and that will lead to the benefit of the owner :)

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    imteaz Notable Member

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    #4
    looks cool, black & red perfect matching. by the way, will it be free for public;)
     
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    KMKM Peon

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    #5
    First of all! rep added imteaz
    And yeah it will be free for the public as long as I get three sponsors which satisfy me. :) And since this is my first, I aint too greedy :D

    Hoping for more reviews before finally getting the theme coded and put for download :)

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    rlineker Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Looks good but It may scare some of your vsitors away :p
     
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    KMKM Peon

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    Lol! It would have if I would have found a better image to put rather than that knife :( .. I am still looking for it ;)
    And oh! Rep added.


    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    Peter Brown Well-Known Member

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    #8
    KMKM ~ That's a great theme, it well optimised for Google AdSense :D
     
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    KMKM Peon

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    #9
    Ok! just noticed.... can a mod move it to review forum in The digitalpoint category. It fits in more there.

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    #10
    I can't say - this IS original theme :). Points for unique from me :)
     
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    KMKM Peon

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    @grg

    yes it is completely original... donno where i got the idea :)
    Still any suggestions for improvement?

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    8everything Peon

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    #12
    I think the logo would look nicer with green instead of red... (same green as your adsense link color).
     
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    KMKM Peon

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    #13
    Thanks a lot for the review. Rep Given :D
    If I make the logo green then it goes a bit away from the theme of the site :) Open for more suggestions ;)

    Waiting for the mods to move the thread in the right forum (Stupid of me)

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    8everything Peon

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    #14
    Header's usually stand out ;) It'll still tie in with the theme.


    [​IMG] = use this button on your first post to request it to be moved.
     
    8everything, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    KMKM Peon

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    #15
    I did used that :) Waiting for them to move now. I am still searching for a really good header , something like a knife with blood , or something very scary :p

    Do let me know if you accidentally see something like that.

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    #16
    Honestly... I don;t see that template having a very good CTR... there is just something about it... Neon colors rarely do well.

    Hit me up and I will give you my secret color scheme that consistently gets 18 to 32% CTR
     
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    KMKM Peon

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    #17
    Can't rep you right now
    "You have given too much of reputation in the last 24 hours. Try again later."

    phew! will do soon though.

    And oh! PMing you for those colours.

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    #18
    I think a border around the ads (with a glow effect) would help the CTR.
     
    8everything, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    #19
    Against google TOS, to make the people attracted to ads anyhow... Phew! I cant risk that :)

    Regards,
    ~KMKM
     
    KMKM, Apr 22, 2007 IP
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    #20
    Try rounded borders instead, graphic borders are fine as long as they're not too flashy, keep consistant: so a border for your content area -> place it around adsense too, I've seen many sites do this.
     
    8everything, Apr 22, 2007 IP