Check it out... constructive criticism welcome!

Discussion in 'Websites' started by ennergi, Nov 19, 2007.

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    Borked.

    It's a new Wordpress blog with a focus on technology.

    Please let me know what you think.
     
    ennergi, Nov 19, 2007 IP
  2. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello Ennergi.

    I had a chance to look at your blog this evening.

    My Thoughts

    Template
    what an amazing template! did you buy it? design it? barter for it? steal it (joking)?

    Logo
    Love it

    Slogan
    not to sure about the slogan

    Blog Focus
    When I read the page 'What is Borked?'... the description doesn't really help me...

    I think that if you say: Borked; its my place to share whats on my mind today... whether it be technology, baci or bingo!

    Something like that... I'm getting a little korny... now that it is so late... sorry!

    Blank Box
    You have a blank box on the top left... what is that for? My guess.... ummmm... search box?

    Conclusion
    I love the template... and am looking forward to more content in the near future!

    This review was done using FireFox 2.0.0.9 on Windows XP SP2.

    I do hope this helps.
    Respectfully,
    Lhlalyam
     
    Lhlalyam, Nov 20, 2007 IP
  3. ennergi

    ennergi Guest

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    Thanks for the review! You might want to have another look. I changed the logo to match the somewhat boxy feel of the layout. I also modified the RSS box and added some more tweaks here and there.

    Yes, the About section will be updated. I just wanted to get something there temporarily. I've been spending all my time with the layout, I haven't had a chance to post anything lately!
     
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    dp-user-1 Well-Known Member

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    Absolutely fantastic layout. I actually got so distracted by your ASO post that I forgot to give you my thoughts on the site. :p

    Keep up the great work!
     
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  5. ennergi

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    Wow, thank you very much! :)
     
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    webmastersmallorca Peon

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    Cool design
     
    webmastersmallorca, Nov 20, 2007 IP
  7. Lhlalyam

    Lhlalyam Well-Known Member

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    Hello Ennergi.

    Had a look at your updates. I'm sad to see your previous logo disappear. I think that the logo actually added extra style to your template. The disappearance of the slogan is ok though....

    I like the touch ups to the RSS image. Makes your site unique...

    Question:

    How about your Register and Login pages? Will they be made as part of your template?

    Also, How about a contact page? Will one be coming soon?

    Aside from that... your site is awesome... I did notice that you added text to the search bar!

    Hope this helps.
    Respectfully,
    Lhlalyam
     
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    VienRev Peon

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    Hi Ennergi.

    I like blogs that are easy on the eyes, boggles the mind and captivates the heart. Your site pass the second and third, but there's a need to work on the visuals. Black screen is not just my thing, especially on blogs, but I observed that light shadows (read: not solid boxes) on text columns and photos spread over a black background can be most appealing.

    I like the 'borked' innuendo, it is odd, funny and interesting all in the same breath. But your definition of the word sure left me wanting.
     
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  9. ennergi

    ennergi Guest

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    The search bar, yes per your suggestion :) As for the logo, the site is generally blocky, so I wanted to preserve that theme with the logo. After looking at it for a couple weeks (the logo), it just started to stand out, in a bad way, more and more.

    The registration and logon pages are last on my list, but yes I'll probably use the same color schemes, eventually.

    Contact page, yes. On my list as well! So much to do.

    Thanks again for the solid review!







     
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  10. ennergi

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    The About page will be updated shortly. I had to add something, while I worked on the theme (which I've deemed priority for the time being), so the definition for "borked", as it pertains to the blog, will be spelled out clearly :)

    The main background is actually a dark blue. I was considering changing it to white, but that would just take a whole lot of time (recreating small images, CSS changes, etc). Maybe sometime, when I eventually get bored with the theme as it is :)
     
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    very good work ennergi !
     
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    gsfl4u2 Banned

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    i dont think my two cents will be any good here..but your site is great looking.I like the color scheme
     
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    amazing template great work
     
    kenty19, Nov 21, 2007 IP