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[Korora]

Site URL: http://insightforums.net
Review Type: Standard
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[Teg]

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[Teg]

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Insight Forums
Review by Zimm​

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First Impressions
On first glance, I like the idea of a general discussion forum. The amount of boards isn't overwhelming for a new forum and that's a good thing. The name of the forum is also original and unique. A problem that I have is the overall design, or theme, of the forum as it's used by so many other forums lacking originality.

I was impressed with the spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Everything seems to be structured correctly and professionally which tells me—and potential users—that you are prideful and thorough with your forum.

Good

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Design Quality
As stated, I think the forum design lacks originality. In general, the forum theme colors and layout have been used on numerous forums. While it's an appealing design, you could stray from the norm to go with the originality of your forum's name. What colors do you think of when you say the name "Insight Forums?"

I'm biased about the logo—because I made it—but it's different and stands out which is a good thing. The new and old post icons are a nice touch and make the theme stand out more than it would if everything was default.

Average

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Site Statistics
Considering the fact that your forum has only been opened to the general public for less than a week, I think your forum statistics are spot on. It is hard to gain forum posts, threads, and members on brand new forums. A suggestion that I have is to make sure that you and any staff that you have are creating new discussion topics on a daily basis. It doesn't matter if you have 1,000 active members, the staff should always remain active and show interest in the forum.

Good

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Final Remarks​

There is a lot of potential for your forum. If you take my suggestions to heart and make the forum more original in design, your forum will likely take off quickly. Combine the design with active staff who post new threads and reply to discussions on a daily basis, your forum could receive a large increase in members and posts. Keep advertising and doing what you're doing. Best of luck from me to you.​

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Your Score​

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[Kino]

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[Kino]

I think you're off to a good start with your forum.

I don't know what the market for general discussion forums these days are, but there seems to be a ton of them popping up all over the web.

One tip I always give is to have it be a general discussion forum, but maybe focus more on a couple of forums within that you are really passionate about. That way you can promote what you care about and have real great content because you are passionate about the subject.

The theme is nice, however I think you need a new logo.

Nice start to your site.

 

[Ash]

First thing I think you need to get a new logo as it just looks out of place and doesn't suit your theme. Love the little icons for your forum sections but maybe change the css so that they are the same colour as your forum blue. Other than that good luck with your forum 😉

 

[Korora]

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Insight Forums
Review by Zimm​

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First Impressions
On first glance, I like the idea of a general discussion forum. The amount of boards isn't overwhelming for a new forum and that's a good thing. The name of the forum is also original and unique. A problem that I have is the overall design, or theme, of the forum as it's used by so many other forums lacking originality.

I was impressed with the spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Everything seems to be structured correctly and professionally which tells me—and potential users—that you are prideful and thorough with your forum.

Good

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Design Quality
As stated, I think the forum design lacks originality. In general, the forum theme colors and layout have been used on numerous forums. While it's an appealing design, you could stray from the norm to go with the originality of your forum's name. What colors do you think of when you say the name "Insight Forums?"

I'm biased about the logo—because I made it—but it's different and stands out which is a good thing. The new and old post icons are a nice touch and make the theme stand out more than it would if everything was default.

Average

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Site Statistics
Considering the fact that your forum has only been opened to the general public for less than a week, I think your forum statistics are spot on. It is hard to gain forum posts, threads, and members on brand new forums. A suggestion that I have is to make sure that you and any staff that you have are creating new discussion topics on a daily basis. It doesn't matter if you have 1,000 active members, the staff should always remain active and show interest in the forum.

Good

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Final Remarks​

There is a lot of potential for your forum. If you take my suggestions to heart and make the forum more original in design, your forum will likely take off quickly. Combine the design with active staff who post new threads and reply to discussions on a daily basis, your forum could receive a large increase in members and posts. Keep advertising and doing what you're doing. Best of luck from me to you.​

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Your Score​

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Not bad, but as for the design quality part I somewhat disagree as most dark themes being sold and made by other people aren't done properly and when they do make them they don't look nearly as professional as mine.

Although I may make a 'light' theme here soon and set is as default and just let the members choose which one they want to set as default for their forum account.

But the rest of the feedback I like very much

Thanks,
Korora!

 

[Reverie]

For the marketplace I'd suggest having a dollar sign symbol as the forum marker. 🙂 I also agree with getting a new logo, it's one of the first things members see so might as well make a good impression. 😀 Otherwise I think you're off to a great start.

 

[Teg]

See, no one likes my logo. Hmm... If people could make suggestions on how to make the logo better I can make another one for this forum.

 

[Kino]

Teg - maybe what I would take advantage of is the gradient tool in PS. It's a very cool way to make text look nice and 3Dish. Also maybe some color in it would just help overall. I mean its literally just white text with glasses, I think there isn't enough depth to it. That's all we were saying 🙂

 

[Gizmo]

First off all on a members point of view I see no 'View new posts' link. This is an important link on most forums as it allows us as members to view the newest content and contribute to it.

Your affiliate link in the menu links me to a 404 page so I would recommend getting that fixed up.

Because of the way your tabs are set up a lot of forums have only 1-5 topics. Those forums I would recommend either moving into a sub forum or adding more topics to it. Check the FP marketplace if you wish to get new content added to those sections or the exchanges if you're not able to pay people real cash.

My favorite forum on your board is the Entertainment forum so be sure to always add new content to that. Surf movie and music forums and sites for the latest news and post it adding your two cents worth in as well to make it seem less of a spam topic.

The graphic section has barely been touched. Three forums in the graphic section have zero posts, zero topics.

The marketplace has two forums that have zero posts, zero topics.

Maybe work on your Global News forum too there is always news every day that could invite the odd member to post.

Love the theme though.

Best of luck.

Rating: 8.2/10

 

[Kino]

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