Please review my forum

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by simnorwebdesign, Jul 21, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi, I have a forum on PCmaclin and would like to know your opinions on the design, categories etc. Here it is http://pcmaclin.com/forums/

    Thanks in advance
     
    simnorwebdesign, Jul 21, 2007 IP
  2. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    #2
    I like the skin that you used, however I find the header/logo design a bit plain.. maybe a nice logo icon and a nicer font type will spruce it up a bit :)
     
    8everything, Jul 21, 2007 IP
  3. adviceforall

    adviceforall Banned

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    #3
    Yup as above said plain but nice idea needs more content as well and possibly upgrade to phpbb3 :)

    Its cool though

    ~Rick~
     
    adviceforall, Jul 21, 2007 IP
  4. scubish

    scubish Active Member

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    #4
    You have some great tutorials, reviews and news but I am not sure who your intended audience is.

    Define your target group and then tune your content to that groups requirement. Given your intention to serve a PC, MAC and Linux audience this might prove difficult. Perhaps you should start with a more nice strategy before you try to serve the whole world?

    Your minimalistic design is quite nice. There is a minor issue with your sidebar boxes at higher resolutions. The grey bar reappears after the box is already closed...

    Your forum skin looks a little bit too dark blue. Why don't you use the same blue that you used throughout the other pages?

    When starting a forum, it might be better to have less boards in the beginning. Now you have more than 20 boards (with 24 posts total). I would start with 1-4 boards and then specialize once you have more users. This way it will feel a little bit less empty.

    Matthias
     
    scubish, Jul 27, 2007 IP
  5. Teh-Uploader

    Teh-Uploader Peon

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    #5
    Hey!

    weldone, I love that skin!!
     
    Teh-Uploader, Jul 27, 2007 IP
  6. pangaddl

    pangaddl Banned

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    #6
    hmm PHPBB forum i did't like the software you r using coz it have't much functions anyways
    I like your style its simple and good color combination
    if i say somthin stuppid so please forgive me coz i say that i have fel
    regards
     
    pangaddl, Jul 27, 2007 IP
  7. mirturk

    mirturk Active Member

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    Look cool but I think if you change white color with other one will be better.
     
    mirturk, Jul 27, 2007 IP
  8. armatis68

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    #8
    It's a bit plain plain, albeit organized. If you're just getting started out (which appears to be the case) then id say it's looking good. Just maybe make it a little more appealing to the eyes
     
    armatis68, Jul 27, 2007 IP
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    mr_jinsue Banned

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    #9
    This is great, love that skin.
    Following what others said you really do need some sort of logo tho. People should be able to identify you with something.
     
    mr_jinsue, Jul 28, 2007 IP
  10. simnorwebdesign

    simnorwebdesign Peon

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    Hi, thanks for all your opinions, i will be working on changing the whole look and feel of the website, i want it to stand out and make people want to come back, at the moment, im getting people to go there and keep coming back, so i will be doing some small cosmetic changes in the next couple of weeks, trying different things out and there will be a new logo, that was just something i did quickly.
     
    simnorwebdesign, Jul 29, 2007 IP
  11. FreakyLime

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    Nice site in general.

    The only bad thing that stood out to me was how the heading and footer were red, and the board headers were blue. :S
     
    FreakyLime, Jul 29, 2007 IP