Forum Review

Discussion in 'Websites' started by infoway, Nov 6, 2007.

  1. #1
    Please review: http://www.infoway.us/forum/

    Check Category and Contents.

    Suggestions, criticism and comments would be highly appreciated.

    Thank you in advance.
     
    infoway, Nov 6, 2007 IP
  2. Ponynugget

    Ponynugget Peon

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    Hi there,

    I do recommend you add a description for each category. You'd be surprised with the SEO benefits you'd get from doing so.

    Did you design the logo or did it come preinstalled with the forum software? If so, I really would recommend taking the time (or hiring someone) to design a logo. They're much more important than you think -- it's necessary to build a brand for your forum.
     
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  3. mhrmz

    mhrmz Peon

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    wow.. .many categories to fill in... try to put adsense to generate revenue
     
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  4. georget

    georget Banned

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    hi
    you can make certain broad categories under which you can make sub titles. Like Health, Job, business, Computer etc. Because it makes easier to locate.
     
    georget, Nov 7, 2007 IP
  5. DooBDee

    DooBDee Active Member

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    Hi infoway, few pointers :)

    1) Its standard Aphrodite phpBB template. Whilst this is OK to use it is fairly standard and common. Perhaps add some left or right navigational columns to the index. There are a few MODs around that does this. Look in index_body.tpl for index changes.

    2) I agree with the logo criticism above, even just get the text changes.

    3) Finally, add some customisation to it, maybe in the form of mods, html modifications etc... use your creativity.

    Regards
     
    DooBDee, Nov 7, 2007 IP
  6. creative4w3

    creative4w3 Active Member

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    #6
    Right off the bat, it needs a unique logo and/or header, and the categories need descriptions.

    Other things I see that could be changed is compacting the organization of each category. You could put a lot of those under parents, so it would be easier to sort through and be more logical.

    I see that Infoway has a nice logo... why isn't that used? Isn't this that company's forum?
     
    creative4w3, Nov 7, 2007 IP
  7. majido

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    I agree with creative. You need a logo.

    and also you need to be more specific with your categories. Don't put all board under one category as i can see in marketplace.

    Thanks and good luck
     
    majido, Nov 7, 2007 IP
  8. VegasMack

    VegasMack Peon

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    I agree. The Infoway logo is sharp and will help.

    My suggestion is that you try to match your company’s theme and colors as close as can in your forum template. It is like walking from one room to another in a home and seeing contrasting carpet colors. Keep your site consistent looking.

    There are many other great suggestions above.

    Good luck with your new forum.

    ~VegasMack
     
    VegasMack, Nov 7, 2007 IP
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    #9
    pretty clean and user friendly.
     
    greatbizideas, Nov 11, 2007 IP
  10. RovingCalypso

    RovingCalypso Well-Known Member

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    The theme is a little too stretched. Create some space on the sides.
     
    RovingCalypso, Nov 12, 2007 IP
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    xlm Guest

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    i'd agree with most of the comments so far but another plus is that your info is user friendly and can be found/read easily :)
     
    xlm, Nov 12, 2007 IP