Sic-Fi and Fantasy (digg like site) *New*

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by conflictuniverse, Dec 14, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi
    I just finished this Digg style site for Sci-Fi and Fantasy news.
    Please take a look and let me know what you think, and where i could join.

    Feel free to join too if you want

    Thanks

    http://levelupster.com/
     
    conflictuniverse, Dec 14, 2008 IP
  2. kingofsanda

    kingofsanda Peon

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    #2
    The design is not bad but I think the site would look better if you add some
    graphics into the header.
     
    kingofsanda, Dec 14, 2008 IP
  3. Eoin

    Eoin Peon

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    #3
    The domain name wouldnt be a personal favorite of mine - it's a little too long, and usually "ster" is added on the end of one word domains ;) but each to their own on that front.

    The design in my opinion, needs work - it looks a little to me like it was an off-the-bat idea late last night which resulted in pligg and a small bit of photoshopping to get out the door.

    I think you're getting into a nice niche with the scifi/fantasy link building world, and could do really well with it - but I'd recommend taking a step back, getting a redesign in place, and maybe splash out on an adbrite/adwords campaign to get some initial traffic in the door. Best of luck with it :)
     
    Eoin, Dec 14, 2008 IP
  4. Jackie_W

    Jackie_W Well-Known Member

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    #4
    agreed, whole things looks untidy to me - nice concept but some work needed i'm afraid!
     
    Jackie_W, Dec 15, 2008 IP
  5. conflictuniverse

    conflictuniverse Peon

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    #5
    All,
    I agree with your comments
    I made a new custom banner for the top.
    Does this help improve the site?
    thanks
     
    conflictuniverse, Dec 15, 2008 IP
  6. Eoin

    Eoin Peon

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    #6
    Honestly, I don't think it does - you've got a big black banner which is sticking out like a sore thumb on a bright white & blue website. I'd recommend making the banner a lot smaller, and blending it in with your colour theme - the font could use a lot of work too.

    I do like the millenium falcon being chased by the dragon though ;)
     
    Eoin, Dec 15, 2008 IP
  7. conflictuniverse

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    Hi, thanks to those that commented.
    I have changed the header, and lightened up the tabs.

    Hopefully it doesn't look to weird???
     
    conflictuniverse, Dec 15, 2008 IP
  8. lycos

    lycos Well-Known Member

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    Not bad, I like the plain and simple design. Have you thought of switching the right column to the left and vice versa? Seems to look better that way. I don't know....What do you think?
     
    lycos, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  9. Janck

    Janck Active Member

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    #9
    Nice design, i would prefer a background but its ok.
     
    Janck, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  10. netdriver788

    netdriver788 Well-Known Member

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    #10
    Not bad,i would suggest you to change the header by adding some graphics to it.Need some background colors that is suitable to the column boxes .Overall it is fair.thanks.
     
    netdriver788, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  11. thismomrockz

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    I think it looks nice. I like the halo in the banner nice job
     
    thismomrockz, Dec 16, 2008 IP
  12. conflictuniverse

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    #12
    Hi,
    Thanks to those that commented already
    I have done a lot more fine tuning to the site
    Please take a look
    Also, thanks to those that have joined and posted stuff
     
    conflictuniverse, Dec 17, 2008 IP