Site Design

Post by **olly** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:10 am

I am not much of a designer myself but I was thinking about trying to create a fresher design for this forum.

I personally like how clear and easy it is to read posts so I don't think I would change that but maybe the header could be changed.

What do you all think about it?

alun · Post by **alun** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:34 pm

Great site as it is Olly.....

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 3:59 pm

would it be possible to have threads you are participating in coming up first ( new posts at the top )or would that
be too complicated....thats what i would add ...everything else is fine

Post by **olly** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:46 pm

I will have to think about that one. It will be possible but it may be outside of my coding capabilities!

axis · Post by **axis** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:07 pm

Forums tend to be pretty pedestrian graphically as a rule. Nothing wrong with a tweak, of course, but I wouldn't spend too much time on it unless you have a strong idea.

I might suggest a more distinctive name, something to set it apart for a new visitor, more than the simple "Guitar Forums" does now. Maybe bring over your logo from the main site, and title it "Olly's Guitar Forums" or the like.

Post by **olly** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:15 pm

Hey good to see you.

I did consider your idea. The main reason for the current simple name is for seo purposes as it is best to try and rank well for guitar forums as this seems to be what people search on.

axis · Post by **axis** » Thu Dec 23, 2010 5:40 pm

I'd certainly keep "guitar forums" in the name for that very reason, just add to it a little. Have you checked out the other music and guitar forums, to seek inspiration?

i-watermelon john · Post by **i-watermelon john** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:26 am

I would be nice to show if we had posted in the thread. Something where it shows we posted in this thread.

I would add more funny smily's . Check out some of the other forums and see what they are using.

I really like the color tone you are using on this one. Easy on the eyes.

You added the chat, which is nice.

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Sat Dec 25, 2010 1:27 am

watermelon john wrote:I would be nice to show if we had posted in the thread.

hi olley
this is what i meant.......its a conversation thing that is now used in email...
i think your site is A1 ...no matter....but put it on the burner

merry xmas
polyal