Opinions Please: Girlie Gossip

Discussion in 'Websites' started by BellaNightshade, Aug 1, 2006.

  1. #1
    I have recently launced my new website and forums called Girlie Gossip. It is obviously aimed at women and covers a wide range of topics. I still have a lot of content and articles etc so add so please bear with me on that, I would just like to know what people think of it so far :)

    Heres the link :- http://www.girliegossip.com

     
    BellaNightshade, Aug 1, 2006 IP
  2. jacksmith

    jacksmith Peon

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    sorry.. site not loading, tired 3-4 times :(
     
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  3. BellaNightshade

    BellaNightshade Active Member

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    Hmm strange, it's loading for me..... Anyone else having probs?
     
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    sji2671 Self Made Mind

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    #4
    Works for me, nice looking site with plenty of initial appeal, looks like you have the makings of a good site there.
     
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  5. jacksmith

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    yeap.. working now. very beautifully designed. One suggestion. that horizontal banner looks kind of plain. The whole site have blocks with borders, only this block(ads) is without border which makes it plain.
     
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  6. BellaNightshade

    BellaNightshade Active Member

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    Thanks for your opinions so far guys, and JackSmith I will look into doing your suggestion thanks :)

    More opinions and suggestions welcome!

    Becky.
     
    BellaNightshade, Aug 1, 2006 IP
  7. Janeth

    Janeth Active Member

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    #7
    I love the design and look of the site.


    I'm reading the content on the site now and it's also really good.

    I'm going to book mark the site. I really like it a lot.

    Great job.
     
    Janeth, Aug 1, 2006 IP
  8. BellaNightshade

    BellaNightshade Active Member

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    Thanks Janeth!
     
    BellaNightshade, Aug 1, 2006 IP
  9. ramprage

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    nice work I think you managed to get a fan of it.
     
    ramprage, Aug 2, 2006 IP
  10. BellaNightshade

    BellaNightshade Active Member

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    Thanks ramprage:)
     
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  11. MattUK

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    Looks really good, I'm impressed. :)
    What CMS are you using? Did you do all the design yourself?
     
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    #12
    I agree it looks professional, good base from which to keep adding content.
    It reminds me of my site Life-School.co.uk but the female version, and better designed.
    Possibly a roll-over image would be good as the main graphic at the top.
     
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  13. [*-AnOnYmOuS-*]

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    #13
    Great site - although im no female :p.
    I'd just wanna add that I kindof find it "ad crowded". Dunno maybe if you use a little bit less ads or just blend them a little better. Overall I love the site :D.
     
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  14. tomd

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    I like the site design, especially the way you have blended the adsense ads under the left navigation.

    Did you design it yourself?
     
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    #15
    Thats what interested me to... the blending is next to perfect..


    The center however, seems a bit crowded.. you could thing of shrinking the left hand navigation bar and to cover it up you could make the link fonts bold..

    Partner sites could go at the bottom or atlest on the left hand

    Rest is cool.. nice one
     
    kiviniar, Aug 4, 2006 IP
  16. mistermix

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    #16
    very impressive site. Some of your articles are written in all italics which seems a little weird to read, it might just be my monitor.

    What sort of tarffic are you getting and how long has it been up?
     
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    #17
    I like the layout and the overall, is fast.
     
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  18. BellaNightshade

    BellaNightshade Active Member

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    Wow, thanks for all the comments, i'll try and answer them as best I can!

    The design was based on something from 'ScottBotkins' a member here and my husband adapted it to fit what we needed, I'm no designer myself I just sit next to my husband whilst he's designing and say what looks good and what doesnt! lol.

    Thanks for the comments about the adsense, we were hoping they blended in well :)

    The site has literally only been up for a couple of weeks, traffic isnt bad but obviously I have a LOT of work to do yet to get things running to the standards i'm hoping for on there! If anyone has any idea's about how I can promote/attract more visitors and forum users please feel free to shoot me a PM.

    Becky
    Xx
     
    BellaNightshade, Aug 5, 2006 IP