Review my directory

Discussion in 'Directories' started by fordP, Nov 22, 2006.

  1. #1
    So this recent issue with phpLD led me to begin developing a domain I bought earlier this year...

    It's a niche directory and there is also an attached blog I am working on, a long with an article/revenue sharing tie in..

    I know the article link doesn't work, the blog link doesn't work, and the footer of the page needs a lot of work as of now. Other than than, I really want your opinions on the design and functionality. in place of the CAPTCHA I plan to use a tick box that asks if you read the guidelines.

    http://www.nightowldirectory.com/ - Night Owl Directory

    Not done yet, just wondering if this design will be accepted
     
    fordP, Nov 22, 2006 IP
  2. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #2
    I've seen worse ;) Nice start :)


    Mike
     
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  3. stock_post

    stock_post Prominent Member

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    #3
    not bad, get some links.

    you will be OK.
     
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  4. fordP

    fordP Peon

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    #4
    Not worried about the number of links or categories right now, just want to see how this design will be accepted. Specific issues/dislikes you have with it would be nice
     
    fordP, Nov 22, 2006 IP
  5. dkessaris

    dkessaris Peon

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    #5
    I would prefer something like the attachment, something more readable
     

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    thedark Well-Known Member

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    #6
    the directories are all the same, with a lot of links, but yours is a little different, don't look like all other directories.
     
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    sabian1982 Notable Member

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    #7
    Not bad - tbh its nice to see someone whos asking for a review of their directory who isnt using a default template. Its a good start, would be nice to see a few defined lines though to some how seperate the content. Dark designs are usually rather hard to get right!
     
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  8. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    #8
    the color of your text with the background just burned my eyeballs and now i will cry on thanksgiving instead of eat turkey.
     
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    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    #9
    Not bad .You should change the font color of the texts beside the logo..
    Good luck with your directory :)
     
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    #10
    I like, at least is different..
     
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  11. fordP

    fordP Peon

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    Thanks for the feedback guys, I'll change it up a bit before I lunch it... I'm working on pulling some articles on the front page / article submission system / 100% revenue sharing.... Knowing me though I'll scrap the layout tomorrow.. takes me 4-5 layouts before I get something to my liking.

    Happy thanksgiving!



    lmfao... it is a bit bright
     
    fordP, Nov 23, 2006 IP
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    shenron Notable Member

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    #12
    Not bad. I like it, but if I were you I'd shrink the subcategories font a bit. :)
     
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    GFX^^ Well-Known Member

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    #13
    design is quite good, I would add something else to contrast
     
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    an0n Prominent Member

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    #14
    There seems to have been a slight tone down in color scheme.

    good stuff now!!!
     
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  15. fordP

    fordP Peon

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    #15

    Nope no tone down... Just got done eating, haven't had a chance to change anything yet... Maybe the first time the colors burned your eyes so bad, and now your not seeing the full spectrem? :p
     
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  16. an0n

    an0n Prominent Member

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    #16
    possibly it could have been due to the fact that it was pitch black in my office and nothing but monitor glare was all that was lighting the room.

    Also a very long day and night of work could have also been associated with eye strain :)
     
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    #17
    Not to mention that it can turn your entire body green ;-)
     
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  18. fordP

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    #18
    I lightened up the background a bit, still haven't messed with the footer... Have about $300 to begin promoting it, will probably start promotion next month as I still have the search engines blocked, haven't added any categories, and I need to add the blog with atleast 10 posts.
     
    fordP, Nov 24, 2006 IP