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Old 02-10-2010, 11:54 PM Same but different site review
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I had a review post of a site that I recently created. However, some people said maybe changing forum hosts, so I took that advice and made a new and hopefully better forum, with the same subject and content. What do you think of the newer one? I'll give the site of the old one first, then the new one. Please review the newer one however.

Older forum:
http://forums.verylittlenonsense.com/dreams/

Newer forum:
http://magickworld.findtalk.net/

thanks again for everyone's help
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Old 02-11-2010, 08:18 AM Re: Same but different site review
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I like PHP BB a lot better.

The new site is not good, I'll be blunt about that. The background screams 1990's and nothing about the forum's look will draw any attention. I think you would have been better off customizing a PHPBB skin to suit your needs.

It seems like you are trying to rush things just to get a forum up. Take your time and develop a look that will stick. You will be much happier.

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Old 02-11-2010, 04:52 PM Re: Same but different site review
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ok thank you...I will see what I can do
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Old 02-11-2010, 05:24 PM Re: Same but different site review
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Yeah I would get rid of the flashing colored stars. The block black square with the earth inside is tacky too. Open it up in Photoshop and make the black transparent at least...
Do you have any money to put into this? Perhaps you should enlist some help?
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Old 02-11-2010, 05:44 PM Re: Same but different site review
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I haven't really had time to look for other skins yet but I'll work on that...

No I really don't have money to put into it...Have to save up for a car and I don't have much money to begin with
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:32 PM Re: Same but different site review
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oh wow, The old site looked nicer with its default skin.
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Old 02-11-2010, 06:36 PM Re: Same but different site review
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I think your update is a little better than it was, but I'm still not a fan of it. Maybe keep it simple and match the page background with the forum background. Get a good logo. Also, your calendar button is not matching the rest of the buttons at this time.
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Old 02-11-2010, 08:57 PM Re: Same but different site review
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Maybe since your site is about occult type subjects just find a dark skin, that way it will go with everything, if you need help i can help you out.
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Old 02-11-2010, 09:29 PM Re: Same but different site review
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thanks much I'm trying to find other skins to fit the forum right now...so hopefully i find one
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Old 02-11-2010, 10:00 PM Re: Same but different site review
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I think your latest update is much better. The theme goes with your purpose. Is it possible for you to create some kind of hover effect for your links? I think this would be a nice detail to add.
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Old 02-11-2010, 11:25 PM Re: Same but different site review
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hmm I can try...would you mind explaining what it is exactly?Thanks
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Old 02-12-2010, 12:44 AM Re: Same but different site review
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I like PHP BB a lot better.

The new site is not good, I'll be blunt about that. The background screams 1990's and nothing about the forum's look will draw any attention. I think you would have been better off customizing a PHPBB skin to suit your needs.

It seems like you are trying to rush things just to get a forum up. Take your time and develop a look that will stick. You will be much happier.
The new one is phpbb also.

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However, some people said maybe changing forum hosts, so I took that advice and made a new and hopefully better forum, with the same subject and content.
No one- at least I can see suggested changing hosts- (unless the free host your using is strictly phpbb) You probably just import either theme on the either one of the sites without creating a whole new site. So since everything is already created in the newer board, I would just use that one.

I would though ditch that theme too- it looks like its geared more toward a space inspired site. I'm not too familiar w/phpbb themes but I did a real quick search and found one called Dark Fantasy that looked pretty cool and fits in with what you are probably shooting for.

I would ditch the whole free board host alltogether- pay for a real hosting plan and domain name. Heck, at least register a name and forward it to the
free host if $$ is an issue. A name is about 10 bux.
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Old 02-13-2010, 12:48 AM Re: Same but different site review
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For the new layout, the graphics look very old and outdated, especially with the star background.

I do like the top horizontal menu with the reflection!
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