Your Forum Review
First Impressions & Appearance - (Out of 20)
I'm not sure if it's just how the vB software is, but I'm really not digging the placement of the banner. It's a nice, matching banner, but you have so much empty space right there in the middle. It just seems strange when I have to literally turn my neck to skip over so much negative space. I would at least try and make an additional add-on, or even just moving the text "teen advice and community" into the middle.
Now, besides the empty space in the banner; the rest of the forum does look pretty amazing. Nice colors, and everything seems to go well together. The new vB style you chose, I have seen before, and it is a great choice.
Now, my signature in reviewing is griping about default post icons. And, you have to admit, the notebooks with + & - signs just don't feel right. They do work, but I'm sure you can get some good custom ones made, that don't scream "default stlyle" icons.
(17 /20)
Site Layout - (Out of 20)
I honestly think your forum is very well set up and organized. It's very easy to find exactly what you're looking for while scrolling through each section. Though, I do have one thing that I just feel I need to point out.
You have a board for Sexualtiy & Relationships; but I also see you have a full category also devoted to this, that separates the boys from the girls. I like the concept of this, but, it would make much better sense, if you actually place the Sexualtiy & Relationships board in this other category. And have it placed at the top. I really don't see how that was overlooked.
Other than that minor suggestion, everything else looks great.
(18 /20)
Statistics and Activity - (Out of 20)
For almost a 6 month run, your forum seems to be doing very impressive. A very good member count, complemented with a nice post count total. It's very good statistics do see that almost 50% of registered members did introduce themselves.
Posts around the forum seem evenly spread out, though some much more active, while a few others seem less active. which is ok. It's just not always good that your forum games section counts for almost 1/5 of the forum's total statistics.
(18 /20)
Staff Moderation - (Out of 20)
I think your total staff count seems legit. Though more admins than mods is not always a good sign. May want to see which of your extra admins is absolutely necessary, and see if the other is willing to act as a global mod.
Seems most of your staff do a good job enforcing the rules, very modestly, and helping new members with comments and suggestions. Just need to get more of them active in welcoming new members. some do an exceptional job, while others seem to steer clear of that section.
(18 /20)
Spelling/Grammar & Professionalism - (Out of 20)
Everything looks top notch; from posting to board titles and descriptions. How ever, a few adjustments might need to be made with some of your descriptions.
Kick back, relax. Talk about anything you like. Would look better as
Kick back and relax. Talk about anything you like.
Discuss all topics entertainment here. Would look better as
Discuss all genres of entertainment here.
(19 /20)
90 - (Out of 100)
Final Remarks:
What was most liked about the website/forums:
The organization of the boards and categories. Was very well layed out, and easy to navigate.
What was disliked most about the website/forums:
From a reviewer's stand point, just that almost 1/5 of the forum's stats were in the forum games section. Any forum can get high posts in forum games; so I'd like to see other sections being more concentrated on.
How could I get you (The Reviewer) to join my website?
Persoanlly, I'm way out of my teen years, so I don't feel it would be right for me to join. But your forum has alot going for it, and seems like a really cool hangout for this generation of teens.
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