[Review] My Major Mega Mighty Project - Your feedback needed :)

antman · 08-10-2008, 03:12 PM

*Removed*

nasaboy007 · 08-10-2008, 04:29 PM

lol, multiflex templates ftw. isn't the guy who makes them just awesome? (i use one of his for my own site XD).

now although im a lover of multiflex, i always felt like it needed more colors. they all seem to be very grey and drab. if you feel like you're up to editing a LOT of css with a new color scheme, i suggest you do it. i also think the bar on the right is a little to much - half the content on it isn't really necessary (sitemaps are more for bots, and the exploring the site doesnt seem very helpful - thats not just your site, i just feel that way about all sites that have them. i look at them and think: "ok so what, im not gonna change my browser/system settings just to get optimal performance on your site."

those little triangles next to each title makes me think that its something i can expand and collapse however, if you can, making those into collapsable ajax buttons would be SWEET but i dont think multiflex would work well with that. (plus it'd be too much work imo).

as for the actual content, its well written. i can understand it. however, maybe for the glossary, make like a main page where it just lists the words and has anchor links ot bring u to the word.

once again, i dont think you should link to sitemap in your main nav bar up top. also, i dont think the home link should have your sources... maybe change sitemap to like resources or something and put sources, glossary, etc in that tab.

perhaps use display:none; or just commenting it out on the parts that aren't functional (meaning search and language translations) - that's what i did for my site. it's better than flat out deleting it because in case u ever do add that support u can just add it back in.

antman · 08-13-2008, 05:32 AM

Thanks for your detailed feedback! R+p'd!

I'll take into consideration everything you've said - thanks again.

**Ross** · 08-13-2008, 12:01 PM

Ok this one is difficult for me cuz im not exactly understanding "p o s t m o d e r n i s m". From what i have read it means basically thinking outside the box and pushing unique nature at the same time "fitting in".

The site itself from what i can understand needs to be designed and built around this. Basically you need a completely unique and "modern" design. Basically web 2.0 feel. Make it fun and interesting. This way if someone does not completely understand it they can get a feeling of it by just looking at the site and hopefully pull them in further than just the front page.

With the current design it is exactly what you DO NOT want it to be. Basically "Uniform" and 1990s.

The content is great but lost interest because the page looks like a wiki page with more grey. Liven it up!

Whatever you do keep the site map. Just move it in to the footer and thats it. Don't have it in the sidebar or the nav bar. As nasaboy007 has said it is mainly for bots, which is true but a human can use it at times.

Navigation is great by the way!

Good Luck!

*Please correct me if i totally missed what postmodernism means

antman · 08-13-2008, 09:52 PM

Hey Ross,

Thanks for the feedback. I've just spent a few hours on colour - I shall upload it soon.

Yep, you've got the basic concept of the website right, and I fully understand your concern about the boring look.

Thanks! R+p'd!

**mis_chiff** · 08-13-2008, 10:12 PM

I checked out the site before I read what you
wanted so I wouldn't get sidetracked.

So for these questions

Quote:

Content
[-] Clear and logical layout of information
[-] Use of language
[-] Ease of understanding concepts and ideas
[-] Examples given
[-] Effectiveness as an educational medium

It was very easy to navigate, I found the content interesting
enough to want to keep looking around.
It's in words I can understand

It's clean and easy to read!

antman · 08-14-2008, 03:21 PM

Thanks mis_chiff!

Note: Colour change has been implemented. Feedback appreciated

fr3akeeee · 08-14-2008, 07:12 PM

Well perhaps another thing that you might consider changing. Did you notice that it's pretty difficult to read the text on the header? It's rather hard for me though might consider tweaking something there to increase readability.

antman · 08-15-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fr3akeeee

Well perhaps another thing that you might consider changing. Did you notice that it's pretty difficult to read the text on the header? It's rather hard for me though might consider tweaking something there to increase readability.

Yep - I've changed the banner.

Thanks.

08-10-2008, 03:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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08-10-2008, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
nasaboy007 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,112 1,454.30 NP$ (Donate)	lol, multiflex templates ftw. isn't the guy who makes them just awesome? (i use one of his for my own site XD). now although im a lover of multiflex, i always felt like it needed more colors. they all seem to be very grey and drab. if you feel like you're up to editing a LOT of css with a new color scheme, i suggest you do it. i also think the bar on the right is a little to much - half the content on it isn't really necessary (sitemaps are more for bots, and the exploring the site doesnt seem very helpful - thats not just your site, i just feel that way about all sites that have them. i look at them and think: "ok so what, im not gonna change my browser/system settings just to get optimal performance on your site." those little triangles next to each title makes me think that its something i can expand and collapse however, if you can, making those into collapsable ajax buttons would be SWEET but i dont think multiflex would work well with that. (plus it'd be too much work imo). as for the actual content, its well written. i can understand it. however, maybe for the glossary, make like a main page where it just lists the words and has anchor links ot bring u to the word. once again, i dont think you should link to sitemap in your main nav bar up top. also, i dont think the home link should have your sources... maybe change sitemap to like resources or something and put sources, glossary, etc in that tab. perhaps use display:none; or just commenting it out on the parts that aren't functional (meaning search and language translations) - that's what i did for my site. it's better than flat out deleting it because in case u ever do add that support u can just add it back in. __________________ Hacksar.com - Your source for random computer tips and tricks! MySiteMemberships.com - Keep track of your site registration information! Like my post? Rep is appreciated!

08-13-2008, 05:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
antman < Custom User Title > Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 2,389 919.89 NP$ (Donate)	Thanks for your detailed feedback! R+p'd! I'll take into consideration everything you've said - thanks again. __________________ █ My Portfolio █ Content Creation █ Joomla Services

08-13-2008, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ross NP Superstar™ Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,068 5.15 NP$ (Donate)	Ok this one is difficult for me cuz im not exactly understanding "p o s t m o d e r n i s m". From what i have read it means basically thinking outside the box and pushing unique nature at the same time "fitting in". The site itself from what i can understand needs to be designed and built around this. Basically you need a completely unique and "modern" design. Basically web 2.0 feel. Make it fun and interesting. This way if someone does not completely understand it they can get a feeling of it by just looking at the site and hopefully pull them in further than just the front page. With the current design it is exactly what you DO NOT want it to be. Basically "Uniform" and 1990s. The content is great but lost interest because the page looks like a wiki page with more grey. Liven it up! Whatever you do keep the site map. Just move it in to the footer and thats it. Don't have it in the sidebar or the nav bar. As nasaboy007 has said it is mainly for bots, which is true but a human can use it at times. Navigation is great by the way! Good Luck! *Please correct me if i totally missed what postmodernism means __________________ YGrab.com Domaining BLOG!

08-13-2008, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
antman < Custom User Title > Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 2,389 919.89 NP$ (Donate)	Hey Ross, Thanks for the feedback. I've just spent a few hours on colour - I shall upload it soon. Yep, you've got the basic concept of the website right, and I fully understand your concern about the boring look. Thanks! R+p'd! __________________ █ My Portfolio █ Content Creation █ Joomla Services

08-14-2008, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
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