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New Zealand Info Site

Discussion in 'Websites' started by noniman, May 9, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi guys,
    Have a look at my New Zealand information site at www.nzscoop.com
    It’s my first go at Joomla CMS with the help of another DP forum member. Once I got the hang of the basic, it’s a great system to work with.
    Please give me feedback on design and usability. Feel free to signup to checkout the forum – great little piece of software or submit any New Zealand related links.
    Thanks
     
    noniman, May 9, 2007 IP
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    trichnosis Prominent Member

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    your theme looks perfect. i have some joomla sites. can pm me that your theme is custom or free ? pls
     
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  3. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    I love the header! Just one suggestion: when you place your mouse over the icon/buttons, what about adding a rollover so they appear in color when you hoover over it?
     
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  4. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    typo alert: planning

    content on http://www.nzscoop.com/nz-info/new-zealand-information/arrival-in-new-zealand.html seems to have been copied from http://www.auckland-airport.co.nz/PaxInfo/arriv_proced.php.
    Read this thread on a kiwi forum about what happens when you don't "Make it your own": RICHMASTERY letter EXPOSED

    I love the template but not what it does on pages like http://www.nzscoop.com/nz-info/new-zealand-information/questions-answers-3.html is kinda clumsy.

    I'd be interested in your feedback on fireboard. Their site says it's unstable for production use. You've obviously found it's ok?

    Any plans to extend the directory to being a general local directory or are you going to stick with tourism and travel?

    good luck - let me know if you need any help...
     
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    Nevadasam Member

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    It looks good so far. I like the layout.
     
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  6. noniman

    noniman Guest

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    No sorry, it's not a free theme

    Good idea - will work on that one

    How embarrassing - fixed the typo. Yea, some of the content is copied at the moment. Will have all unique content within the next few days – just needed to get started somewhere.
    Agree with the page you pointed out - working on an faq plugin at the moment.
    So far Fireboard is great. I like the simplicity of the forum. There is no need to bombard members with a myriad of options on a forum with this subject. There are some problems with some plugins but I could not fault the bass installation so far.
    The directory will definitely be extended over time with more general categories.
    Always in need for some help and ideas :) If you got time, send me a PM with what you got in mind.
     
    noniman, May 9, 2007 IP
  7. marioland

    marioland Banned

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    Nice theme and nice content! Makes me wanna come to New Zealand! :d
    Can't really find something that doesn't fit. Great job!
     
    marioland, May 9, 2007 IP
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    funkymario Notable Member

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    Nice design, there is also a lot of text :) this is good for seo, i dont know if its only me but i had problems with the footer, first time i visited the website only half of it appeared, then after reloading everything worked fine, then when i scrolled down the footer disapeared again.
     
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  9. noniman

    noniman Guest

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    Hi funkymario,
    What browser are you using?
    Thanks for your time
     
    noniman, May 9, 2007 IP
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    funkymario Notable Member

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  11. noniman

    noniman Guest

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    Thanks funkymario,
    Tested it on IE6&7 and FF without any problems.
    Not sure what's happening but would like to know if any one else is having a problem.
     
    noniman, May 9, 2007 IP
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    funkymario Notable Member

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    MAN am sorry i didnt mean the footer i mean the header its the header who was disapearing, sorry am a french speaker i forget words from time to time especially when its 5 At the morning :D, anyway i visited the website again and everything worked fine
     
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  13. noniman

    noniman Guest

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    He funkymario - thanks for the update, no worries :)
     
    noniman, May 9, 2007 IP
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    Nystul Well-Known Member

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    #14
    very nicely done noniman, love the theme.

    How about a different icon for the directory and the home icon ? just a suggestion.

    And i dont really like the marquee (or whatever those moving sideways text are called), heh, those are so 80s ! I'm sure you can come out with much better ways!.

    And you need some kind of margin / padding on your picture in your post ... the words are too close to the pictures ... doesnt look too good.

    And mabbe same clock for both the different time zone? Sorry, I am more of a minimalistic type.

    And since you got a footer, might as well put it for more use? hmm .. some kind of navigation links there will be nice. or contact me type.

    Nice site overall. Hope you dont mind my 2 cents on it.
     
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  15. noniman

    noniman Guest

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    Thanks for the review and I don't mind at all - after all that's why I posted the site here :)
    The site is not completed yet, so footer is still to come. I like the 2 different clocks. Having the same clock twice did not look right and I like the scrolling text :)
    Good spotting with the directory icon - will fix this shortly. With the padding on the images on the front page - what screen resolution are you using?
    Thanks
     
    noniman, May 9, 2007 IP
  16. Nathy

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    Great site! I am from new Zealand as well so it's great to see some more NZ sites out there! I'll have to advertise my site there - PS3 Forums. :)
     
    Nathy, May 9, 2007 IP
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    great work what did you use to make this page i love it
     
    badblu, May 10, 2007 IP
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    I like it. Nice work ! Something about your All Blacks rugby team soon ? Rugby World cup is this year (september and october in France), it may attract some good traffic for you ;)
    It is not the main purpose of your website but I think New Zealand is well associated to All Blacks since it's the best Rugby team of the world. A few pages about them. Just a suggestion !
     
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    Its a nice Layout. I like the header.

    Good luck !
     
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    your theme looks perfect. i have some joomla sites. can pm me that your theme is custom or free
     
    trumdam, May 10, 2007 IP