Asking for some feedback on two new forum sites

Discussion in 'Websites' started by BuddahBoy, Aug 20, 2015.

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    Greetings - some feedback would be very helpful to me and I appreciate it much.

    1. http://teachingsofbabaji.com/ - a site that focuses on spiritual teachings

    2. http://www.thelivemusicscene.com/ - a site to serve bands, live shows, audio/pics/video gallery and some other stuff that will provide support and promotion

    All the best
    Ron
     
    BuddahBoy, Aug 20, 2015 IP
  2. 24Hours

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    Hey, good luck with those sites. Here is my quick feedback.

    #1 - looks good, first thought was I wasn't crazy about the first items being the stuff no one wants to read. Perhaps consider putting that under an info, welcome, or rules tab. Also, maybe consider a stumbleupon share icon. Seems like a good site/theme for that. I was confused by some terminology, like the "The Babaji Speaks Website" - is that really a website or just a an area on the website I'm already on? It didn't make sense. "Community" seemed odd to me as a section because I thought the whole site was a community site.

    #2 - I think this type of site needs to be more streamlined and simple. If I was in a band and found that page I wouldn't even know what I should do or could do. I think you might need some big simple modern graphic buttons like "Your Shows" or something to make it clear as to why I should care and what I can quickly do. My first feeling was that I was going to have to read a lot or do some work to even find out if I should care.
     
    24Hours, Aug 21, 2015 IP
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    Thank you very much 24Hours, I appreciate you taking the time to respond to this request.
    I am going to look at these issues with a different perspective today - the points you make are very important to the functioning of these two sites, the music site in particular and I agree with them in great part - more thought into restructuring should make a big difference - going to shoot for simplicity.
    Your honest and helpful thoughts are very much appreciated
    Ron
     
    BuddahBoy, Aug 22, 2015 IP
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    No problem Ron, see you around.
     
    24Hours, Aug 22, 2015 IP
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    I've been messing around on the music site, changing the order of boards and you're right, it is much more user friendly and does not require a lot of effort in comprehending what is available. Another case of not "walking in the shoes" of the intended audience - thanks again.

    All the best,
    Ron
     
    BuddahBoy, Aug 22, 2015 IP