feedback wanted for tips site

Discussion in 'Websites' started by wpunwrapped, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. #1
    Hi Folks.

    we've just started a new wordpress tips site with the inclusion of a forum. Could you let us know what you think? How easy it is navigate around the site. All feedback is welcome.

    We're after the best tips site.

    http://www.wpunzipped.com
    regards

    dean
     
    Last edited: Jul 19, 2012
    wpunwrapped, Jul 19, 2012 IP
  2. bhushan@rancor

    bhushan@rancor Peon

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    #2
    Your signature is showing no loading page. After responding this i will check it and inform you.
     
    bhushan@rancor, Jul 19, 2012 IP
  3. wpunwrapped

    wpunwrapped Peon

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    #3
    Hi

    I've redone the URL. It's now working for me.

    cheers

    dean
     
    wpunwrapped, Jul 19, 2012 IP
  4. jennpnc

    jennpnc Peon

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    #4
    Just took a look at your site, here are some tips:

    - Twitter button should be separate and not mixed with your site pages, keep it consistent so it's not confusing. Try adding a twitter feed on the right column that pulls your tweets?
    - When the visitor clicks on your blog post, try to have the sidebar still available on the right, I don't like how I have to click "back" to see your other posts.
    - Create a sidebar widget for your post archives, categories, popular links - makes navigating around your site easier
    - Logo, Try to make your logo a bit more bold and distinctive, something that is eye-catching and people can easily differentiate

    Hope this helps!
     
    jennpnc, Jul 19, 2012 IP
  5. wpunwrapped

    wpunwrapped Peon

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    #5
    thanks for the advice.
     
    wpunwrapped, Jul 25, 2012 IP
  6. aimforprofit

    aimforprofit Active Member

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    Hi ThereI had a look.Not impressed. I don't like the text or logo. The site looks like it was put together by a child. I gave up with internet explorer (it has still not loaded after 5 minutes). It took about a minute to load in Firefox. It needs a Home link on the menu (the house was not obvious as a link as I have not seen that on a site for years).Try using a decent forum. Mingle is free and only took five minutes to set up.Twitter link needs to open in a new window.Daryl Haycox photo looks squashed.Some pages have a lot of white space at the bottom, possibly caused by a table having an overlong height dimension.You have serious hosting problems.Loading time is seriously long.I would do a complete redesign.This is intended as constructional criticsm.I am not a web designer although I do design my own websites.regards David
     
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    aimforprofit Active Member

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    How do I get the text in a post formatted?It just seems to run into one long post?regards David
     
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  8. wpunwrapped

    wpunwrapped Peon

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    #8
    Hi. We posted our site as a review, so expect some reviews and criticism. However, your review is not a criticism, who do you think you are telling me "the site was put together a child" how is that supposed to help anyone. The house is the home link, just because you haven't seen it around doesn't mean you can't still use it. There is nothing wrong with BBpress as forum, successful companies use BBpress as a forum. The white space at the bottom of pages is intentionally. As you say your not a web designer.
     
    wpunwrapped, Jul 25, 2012 IP
  9. aimforprofit

    aimforprofit Active Member

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    Hi ThereI said it looks like it was put together by a child because of the text chosen not that it was written by a child.I gave genuine comments.I am sorry you don't like them.Feel free to criticise my site when I can post it.(Not allowed for 7 days.)Looking at other postings about other sites, it looks like no one is prepared to post the truth.regards David
     
    aimforprofit, Jul 25, 2012 IP
  10. jenyfarlopej

    jenyfarlopej Member

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    #10
    Very nice design and it looks good. Suitable color combination, background and font color. It's quick and easy to navigate, and very clean/easy to read. Actually it’s very informative.
     
    jenyfarlopej, Jul 25, 2012 IP
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    nexel Member

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    #11
    Color combination of your site is pretty good i like the colors of your fonts too, you should add better header for your site
     
    nexel, Jul 26, 2012 IP
  12. sweetmobi

    sweetmobi Banned

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    #12
    very good job... too
     
    sweetmobi, Jul 26, 2012 IP
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    teodorcho Greenhorn

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    #13
    Hi,
    look very cliean and style design, good luck
     
    teodorcho, Jul 30, 2012 IP
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    #14
    I like the static bar on top and the one page layout, great font, and nice about of visuals. I deff. dig. Keep it up!
     
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    #15
    I just had a look at your websites. Looks OK. I do suggest you to remove the twitter URL from the top navigation. It is getting confused with site wide pages. Rest all looks fine. Keep it up mate !!!
     
    huntjames0310, Jul 30, 2012 IP
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    #16
    Its a Very nice design and it looks good. Suitable color combination, background and font color. It's quick and easy to navigate, and very clean
     
    webmarkets, Jul 31, 2012 IP
  17. wpunwrapped

    wpunwrapped Peon

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    #17
    Thanks for everyones advice so far
     
    wpunwrapped, Aug 1, 2012 IP
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    #18
    I would say make the headline for the optin more noticeable eg red or color and make it state the benefit of getting the newsletter eg to make your wordpress convert more or something that will entice them to optin
     
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    #19
    It's fairly simple, I feel like it could use some changes to make it feel more "real".
     
    Captions, Aug 23, 2012 IP
  20. wpunwrapped

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    @captions thanks for the feedback. Having the site simple is the plan.
     
    wpunwrapped, Aug 24, 2012 IP