Your Forum Review
First Impressions & Appearance - (Out of 20)
When viewing the forums for the first time I was instantly impressed the design itself is nice smooth and not over the top and still gets to the point of what your forums are about. The shoutbox on the forum index, shouldn't be shown to guests in my opinion as showing everything to guests isn't really good. Why would someone join a forum if they know almost everything before even joining thus meaning they kinda already on the forums.
(Scored 14/20)
Site Layout - (Out of 20)
The design layout
default style is probably one of the best and simple themes I have seen lately. You really did a nice job finding this theme and using it to fit your needs. However like I said above the shoutbox really needs to go for guest viewing. The logo is nice and neat and overall very enjoyable and goes very well with both designs.
I don't see a need for those images under some forum sections. I would consider them if there was an image for all of the sections. As it just makes it seem less neat the more you scroll down. You don't have too many sections which is great. Also offering more "off topic" sections is always welcomed and really should be taken advantage of which you do. As not everyone always wants to talk about your genre.
(Scored 15/20)
Statistics and Activity - (Out of 20)
It seems your forum lacks activity as throughout the time I did this review I only saw you online during the time. The statistics cannot be good if you don't have people being active so I highly recommend trying to find some more people on other sites such as yours and bringing them to yours. And or asking for at least some packages from forum promotion sites such as FP.
(Scored 5/20)
Staff Moderation - (Out of 20)
You have really too many staff than members actually being on. Some people think hey I have 1,000 members so I need 5 Admins. This would only be the case if you have everyone basically coming on at once. It really isn't great to judge on hiring staff if and when you have members. You should only look into hiring if and when those users are being active. I suggest demoting some people.
It does seem though your forum hasn't been hit by many spammers if not any at all. Which means really one thing your staff are making sure everything "content" wise is neat and where it should be properly posted & viewed.
(Scored 9/20)
Spelling/Grammar & Professionalism - (Out of 20)
Just by viewing your forum I couldn't find many spelling mistakes, and or grammar mistakes. And it seems that your staff and your website keep the important posts very professional and the overall wording and layout as well.
(Scored 10/20)
Total Score - 53 (Out of 100)
Final Remarks: Your site could be an amazing and successful website you have the design behind you to do it.
What was most liked about the website/forums:
The style is very neat and well used.
What was disliked most about the website/forums:
The lack of activity, It is sad to see a site like that not be active as in my eyes it has some great potential.
How could I get you (The Reviewer) to join my website?
By bringing in some more activity.
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