Completely Re-Did my Car Website **Please Review**

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Steam, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. #1
    Link - http://www.xtremecarforum.com/

    I had this site just sitting for months without working on it, I pulled up my adsense channel for it and I saw it's actually brining in a decent amount of money with the stuff on it as is. So I decided it was time to update it.

    I updated the homepage skin and add'd some options on the forum. I'd just like for you too look around and suggest or let me know what you like so I know what to make sure I keep or what to make better.



    Screenshot of Homepage Blog

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    Screenshot of Forums
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    Steam, Jan 14, 2009 IP
  2. Sam Granger

    Sam Granger Well-Known Member

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    Maybe it's me just being tired but i couldn't find the forum. Then I read in this post that there was a forum so I double checked. My eye usually skips banners - thought it might of been an ad but it didn't catch my attention at all. Maybe add an extra forum link in the top nav? Nice site though! :)
     
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  3. Mike Murphy

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    The site looks great graphics wise. I couldn't find a forum either.

    Wouldn't that be a great niche to build an opt-in list in though? I would think car junkies would be all over buying tons of accessories that you recommended to them via affiliate links.

    When I had a 1986 Chevy Blazer and put a 350 c.i. V8 in it, lowered it, added ground effects and had it painted, I'd have bought EVERYTHING you suggested to me ;-)

    Just a thought...
     
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    #4
    Quality stuff, but ... it was difficult to find the forums. They're nice too, why hide them?
     
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  5. Steam

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    I have a large button....I don't see how its hard to find the forums?

    Wait nevermind......I get it lol.
     
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  6. Brae

    Brae Banned

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    #6
    Loving the layout, cars are my thing I'll be signing up mate.
     
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  7. river

    river Active Member

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    I think the forum looks great. I would get rid of the banner which directs visitors back to the homepage though. It takes up alot of space and you have a text link for the same purpose below the banner.
     
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  8. hmansfield

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    I would certainly join the ebay affiliate program and get some ebay ads selling cars and car accessories on there PDQ.
     
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    jezzz Notable Member

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    Superb Design! I m quite impressed with the use of active stock images as you implemented in both blog & forums
     
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    Looks coool To me !! ;) All the best
     
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  11. Steam

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    My issue is when I click to go back to the main page on the forums it takes me to the homepage, So I needed that text link to take them to the forums home page untill I can figure out how to fix it. But I do agree, its just a matter of me figuring it why it won't work right.
     
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  12. Steam

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    I'll have to look into it, do you know the basics of how that works/ can be set-up?



    I have some ad space and links up for sale if anyone is intersted either PM me or check this thread
    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1190236
     
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  13. Steam

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    I figured out my problem, I had the index.php in the same area as the forums.php. I moved all forums file into a /forums folder so it is seperate. I think It is resolved just have a lot of little bugs to workout now.
     
    Steam, Jan 16, 2009 IP
  14. surva8

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    The layout and design is done very well. However, When I clicked on the forum button there is a big error message in the top left corner of the next screen.
     
    surva8, Jan 16, 2009 IP
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    #15
    This is exactly what I saw when I clicked on the forum, you should fix the error message.
     
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  16. chosenlight

    chosenlight Active Member

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    I think your homepage is too congested, try more spacing between all that stuff that you have on there. Also, id put the forums on a subdomain....and fix that error message that i c.....gl
     
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  17. Steam

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    #17
    That error message came from me trying to move all the files into a new directiory so the forums where under a differnt place. I fixed it for the most part. I think anyways.

    BTW, What is the best way to move an entire forum from www.sitename.com/forums.php to www.sitename.com/forums/forums.php?

    Thanks for the reviews!
     
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  18. inets

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    #18
    The ste looks great and the best part is that your getting active members on your forum which is the hardest task of any forum. Top quality work there mate.
     
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  19. junction4seo

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    Your site is very nice graphic designing cars are showing very attractive for seen
     
    junction4seo, Feb 1, 2009 IP
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    Barack Obama’s new ride but there are people in the world apparently willing to spend more than $100,000 on his usedcar2004 Chrysler 300C. It’s listed on eBay motors with a Buy It Now price of $1 million. Of course, that has resulted in some Yabo putting in a bid for $70 million.
     
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