It's like Google for WordPress

Discussion in 'WordPress' started by AlohaThemes.com, Jun 11, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hello WP Fans,

    I have created a site call WP-Popular that is essentially Google for WordPress. I invite all of you to take it for a spin. It is incredibly useful and is socially powered so you are searching websites that other folks have found to be worth bookmarking.

    Enjoy!

    - Scott

    BTW - this site is powered using the Showbiz theme from AlohaThemes.com
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Jun 11, 2010 IP
  2. Joshwinvp

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    Hey, nice blog man. However, I would work on the ads a bit. They look a little spammy and out of place (esp. the Adsense ones). Also, I wouldn't necessarily call it the Google of Wordpress, but it does look interesting.
     
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  3. AlohaThemes.com

    AlohaThemes.com Active Member

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    Hey Josh. Thanks for the feedback. I have removed the top ads and spaced out the Adsense more. I don't want it spammy :)

    While it is miles from Google, it is a socially powered WordPress search engine. It's there if you need it :)

    Thanks - Scott
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Jun 11, 2010 IP
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    I agree the Ads look way too spammy as for the Search Cool
     
    roezer, Jun 11, 2010 IP
  5. AlohaThemes.com

    AlohaThemes.com Active Member

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    #5
    I removed the ads. There is nothing spammy about it now :)

    Glad you like it. Thanks.
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Jun 11, 2010 IP
  6. roezer

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    Just Noticed that I found out about a great plugin for search only visitors on your site just what I needed
     
    roezer, Jun 11, 2010 IP
  7. AlohaThemes.com

    AlohaThemes.com Active Member

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    I just updated the site to bypass the second page.Once you click a link from search or the home page, you are taken right to it. Hope that makes it a little more user friendly.
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Jun 11, 2010 IP
  8. AlohaThemes.com

    AlohaThemes.com Active Member

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    Very cool. It is extremely useful but I haven't marketed it at all. Just letting people know its there. Feel free to spread the word :)
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Jun 11, 2010 IP
  9. AlohaThemes.com

    AlohaThemes.com Active Member

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    Hey guys,

    I appreciate your feedback and have essentially redesigned the site. Same functionality and great results, but less clutter, and a cleaner approach. Please check it out and let me know if this works for you.

    Changes made:
    - inserted large search box at top of each page (removed from sidebar)
    - changed logo (still working on this)
    - removed header ad
    - removed banner ads / slideshow
    - made all links clickable from results page - no secondary page to access link
    - removed background image
    - removed Twitter and Tabber from sidebar
    - spaced out Google Adsense ads

    Anything else to improve the site?

    Other thoughts ---
    - Create badges for folks who have sites included within the index as a WP-Popular site
    - Just wondering if there is any interest in a WordPress search engine theme, like this one. Installation and setup would be included.
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Jun 12, 2010 IP
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    Thank you DejanL :)
     
    AlohaThemes.com, Jun 13, 2010 IP
  11. starsurf

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    #11
    your template is verey good
     
    starsurf, Jun 13, 2010 IP