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Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
Old 06-14-2008, 04:24 PM Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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Hi! I just made Photoshroom.com. It is just a very simple, cute upload site that does not cost anything to use! I offer unlimited space and unlimited bandwidth!

The layout is not my best; however, I really enjoyed making it and hope I can get some feedback and suggestions. Thanks!
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Old 06-14-2008, 05:05 PM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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Hi - the background of your homepage is a bit bright on the eyes, but the laout is quite interesting. I like your logo and graphics, they defintely promote your theme. Some of the photos did not load for me, I'm not sure why that might be. I noticed that you have the option to search for users, you might also want to add an option to search for photos with specific tags.

Overall, I think it's a nice job!
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Old 06-14-2008, 09:01 PM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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First Impression

"It reminds me of....kindergarten?"

Design

A few initial suggestions, or actually, just one: center the page. Now I'm gonna go in hardcore. Firstly, if it's an image host, it should at least be wide enough to view the whole image in! The elements you're employing are kind of cheesy (flashing/animated/multicolor gifs? 1990's ahoy!) And your poor layout is desperately trying to be a 'shroom, and failing.

Top to bottom, The wrapper around the content is fscked up on the top left corner, the logo looks...bad, and the Polaroid effect you're going for isn't working. It mostly looks overcrowded. The navigation is, okay. The searchbar is too small. Mushroom man looks too pixely/grainy, again, the flashing .gif is cheesy. Some of the pictures don't load (actually, I should say that ONLY FOUR DO load.) and the footer breaks the page borders. Your contact page just looks plain out of place. My suggestions?

Re-vamp the logo, pick a definitive color scheme, center the page, use structure, first and foremost, and get rid of the animated gifs and '90s graphics.

Content

There are two pictures, and they don't even load within the site itself. I would say that you should employ a system along the lines of flickr or photobucket, rather than just a direct link. The way you've written the content also seems very...kid-like.

Would I Use It?

Not at the moment, nope.

Overall

Structure, color scheme, and update the graphics. In my opinion, it could use a lot of work.
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Old 06-15-2008, 01:26 AM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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Thanks so much for the feedback guys! I am definitely going to try my best to make the adjustments you mentioned. As for the pictures that aren't loading, I think it has something to do with the user that is uploading them because everyone else's is fine. Hopefully I can fix those pictures that don't load, though.

As for the "kid-like" content, I will try my best to improve it, but I guess that's just how I write...give me some slack, I'm only 13 (gonna turn 14 in August, though).

Thanks so much for all the reviews!!
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Old 06-15-2008, 10:29 PM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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NO SLACK!!!!!!!!!

Don't use your age as a crutch. I used to..."well for a ______ its not too bad" etc. Then, I realized, if I wanted to get better I couldn't just make excuses, I had to actually work hard to address some of the concerns others raised..but then again I'm making a business out of this

I really like what you are doing, pretty cool.

......note*** if I were to say pretty cool for a 13/14 yr old...that would take away from what I just said.....

What's my point?...nothing I'm just working on my typing skills...but seriously I'm just saying yes you are young but instead of using that as an excuse strive to do your best.
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Old 06-16-2008, 05:37 PM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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NO SLACK!!!!!!!!!

Don't use your age as a crutch. I used to..."well for a ______ its not too bad" etc. Then, I realized, if I wanted to get better I couldn't just make excuses, I had to actually work hard to address some of the concerns others raised..but then again I'm making a business out of this

I really like what you are doing, pretty cool.

......note*** if I were to say pretty cool for a 13/14 yr old...that would take away from what I just said.....

What's my point?...nothing I'm just working on my typing skills...but seriously I'm just saying yes you are young but instead of using that as an excuse strive to do your best.

Okay, cool. I'm going to take your advice!

Btw, I made some adjustments from the suggestions that were made. I made the page wider, I got rid of the animated gif, and I did some other things. I'm going to fade the background so its lest vibrant colors and some other things too (like the image search mentioned.). Thanks for all the ideas!
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Old 06-17-2008, 02:45 AM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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Hey, just visited your site and it's looking good. For a 13 yr old, you're doing great in designing your site, so keep it up. I would suggest to center your page so it will look organize and neat.
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Old 06-17-2008, 04:52 AM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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first thing i notice... the loading time of the page or i have a problem with my connection.
i like the idea of your site. very interesting... but try to add more picture to it... or you just centered it...
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Old 06-17-2008, 07:03 AM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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There's a new way of working web applications like the one you are providing. That is to give an easy way of letting the user do what they want to do and throwing the sign-up/log-in crap at them at the end.

Therefore, it might be an idea to simply have the form to upload a photograph and THEN hit them with the sign-up/log-in.

You should also try to find a way to optimise the images that are displayed on you "Recent Photos" area, as it just loaded 5Mb which can't be helpful to your bandwidth.

Other than that, nice name and good luck
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Old 06-17-2008, 08:09 AM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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I think that the concept of the site is quite brilliant and has a simple color scheme...I think that you've done a great job on your site!
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Old 06-24-2008, 01:15 PM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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Thanks! I'm going to be making some more improvements. I faded the striped background so it's not as bright and hard on the eyes.
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:14 PM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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I think there are too many pictures on main page ... its loading too slowly ...
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Old 06-24-2008, 03:59 PM Re: Photoshroom - My new FREE image host
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maybe center the html? on a half-wide monitor it comes across a bit strange.
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