Review my directory

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    Jsny, Jul 2, 2007 IP
  2. grg

    grg Guest

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    #2
    Yeah! I love this 'paint-style' logo anyway ;)
     
    grg, Jul 2, 2007 IP
  3. tiptopSEO

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    #3
    Only one thing to say. Change the headder graphic.

    It lets down the whole site. looks like it was done in paint.

    Apart from that its good and seems to be working fine.
     
    tiptopSEO, Jul 2, 2007 IP
  4. mighty_s

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    #4
    Yeah I agree definatly change the header graphic get a nice banner created for it sure u get design on or buy one for cheap. Rest of the site looks good though well done
     
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  5. lifetalk

    lifetalk Well-Known Member

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    Ouch.. that paint design seriously hurt my eyes.. try to change that :)
     
    lifetalk, Jul 2, 2007 IP
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    #6
    The header doesn't display properly with firefox. I recommend changing the colors and style some, there are too many directories with that same template.
     
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  7. solo1

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    #7
    Same here, header isn't displaying properly on my firefox either. But I've suggested my site www.allaboutweightloss.info

    Thank you for the share.
     
    solo1, Jul 2, 2007 IP
  8. Jsny

    Jsny Active Member

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    #8
    I really appreciate your feedback. Regarding the logo, I thought I'd try something, but I will change it asap.
     
    Jsny, Jul 4, 2007 IP
  9. 8everything

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    #9
    That took a while to load...

    - for your header: the pixelized graphics aren't professional..
    - for the left menu, I see you've added spaces to make for good "alignment" but it looks odd...
     
    8everything, Jul 5, 2007 IP
  10. lifetalk

    lifetalk Well-Known Member

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    #10
    Header is somewhat misplaced.. :)

    And seriously.. change that header if you want some serious submissions!
     
    lifetalk, Jul 11, 2007 IP
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    #11
    I'd change the logo as others have suggested. Also, is there any way to change the color and style of the ads on either side of the page? They just don't fit with the rest of the site visually.
     
    chatterboxwriting, Jul 11, 2007 IP
  12. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    #12
    I don't mind the idea of doing something unique, even if it's abstract and artsy. If that is what you're going for, put a little more effort into it and make it REALLY good while being true to your style.
    If you just wanted something fast then please, make an effort to do something you can be proud of. :)

    By the way
    Do you require recips or not? ;)
     
    Blogmaster, Jul 11, 2007 IP
  13. Drraza

    Drraza Banned

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    #13
    this is changed logo
    please change it again
     
    Drraza, Jul 11, 2007 IP
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    #14
    Your layout needs work. How about taking a page from other popular directories such as dmoz.org? Not saying you have to copy exactly - but you should emulate them.
     
    AGrandioseBlog, Jul 11, 2007 IP
  15. Jsny

    Jsny Active Member

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    I do not need for you to add a reciprocal. About the logo: time my friends, time! I'm using my phone to post here, no time to get to the pc. Next Wednesday, I'm doing major upgrades, the logo has to wait till then.

    THANX FOR THE ADVICE FROM ALL!
     
    Jsny, Jul 11, 2007 IP
  16. kojakfilth

    kojakfilth Notable Member

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    #16
    the directory looks odd in firefox. i bet you create that logo using MS paint! :D

    Kojak
     
    kojakfilth, Jul 11, 2007 IP
  17. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    #17
    It's slow and when I navigated down to New Zealand (what's with the neighbour categories? Afghanistan? Not last time I looked) and I clicked on suggest a link it made me start over with finding the category.

    This is a disincentive to users to view the categories before submitting - and leads to spam and misplaced submissions.

    As you submit and the page refreshes with the fuller category listing it resets the submission type to featured. You'll have a few free submissions sitting there looking like featured submissions.

    It's good manners to have a listing for the forums where you promote your directory, ie at http://www.mysearchplace.com/computers/chats-and-forums/

    Oh, and your sponsored link is to a parked page.
     
    sarahk, Jul 11, 2007 IP
  18. Jsny

    Jsny Active Member

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    #18
    I fixed most of the problems, thanx
     
    Jsny, Jul 12, 2007 IP
  19. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    #19
    Can I add in some quality issues?

    In this section there are lots of directories: http://www.mysearchplace.com/computers/internet/

    It doesn't matter if the submission is free or not, you should reserve the right to move any submission at any time.

    You have http://www.mysearchplace.com/directories/ and the directories in your internet section should be moved there.

    If you can't maintain a level of quality there the pages won't be properly themed and that will undermine your efforts to create a great directory.
     
    sarahk, Jul 12, 2007 IP
  20. lifetalk

    lifetalk Well-Known Member

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    #20
    I agree... :D

    And yeah.. I donno... but I did not see any changes at all.. or maybe my ISP's cache has not been updated yet.
     
    lifetalk, Jul 12, 2007 IP