Pre-Launch Review
Site Name: FIFAForum
Site Type: Football discussion
Age: 6 days
Appearance
I spent a good amount of time just scrolling through the forums, reading all of the descriptions, using some of the features, and just trying to get an overall critique of the appearance of this forum. I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed. I love the contrast between the white, gray, dark gray, and red. It all seems to blend incredibly well and is easy on the eyes. The text is pretty easy to read and the navigation of the forum is incredibly easy! That is a huge plus for me. I noticed the color theme changer on the left-hand side, which is a nice option to have for some users. However, it seems a little cut off when I hover over it (
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r83/ ... tled-1.png). I took a picture to show you. The only thing that I was not too happy with is that there is not a soccer ball any where on your forum. If someone was not sure what "FIFA" was, they would have no idea what your forum is all about. Maybe for the forum icons you could toss in a soccer ball, but I love the "new" buttons too much to change those. Not sure where you could implement a soccer ball, but it would probably be helpful some place. I love the simplicity of your banner as well! It is beautiful! I love the social networking tools on the top of the page as well. Also, the pop-out friend list is a neat idea. Very socially integrative.
Layout
You seem to know what you are doing here. All of your forums are thoughtfully laid out and all relate to each other. A lot of the time users just throw a forum together without thinking the layout through. It looks as though you sat down, put everything down on paper, and then put together your site. All the categories and forums are well thought out and important to build your content in the future. I really don't have too much to say here because everything looks real incredible. I'm very impressed with this section of your forum. It will help you greatly being so organized in the future!
First Impressions and Interest
I was impressed as soon as the forum opened up in my browser. I have played soccer since high school and just recently retired from playing. However, I still officiate the game and I believe that it is a huge sport world-wide and forums on the topic of soccer are awesome. This however had no bias with my review. I based everything solely on my seven years of foruming experience. I have lots of interest in this site. Any person with a love and passion for soccer will love your forum. I guarantee it.
Content
Content takes time to build. As your forum just opened, it will take time to build some steady content. My recommendation is to keep posting new soccer information and thought provoking content throughout the forum itself. I believe that with motivation for your forum, you will find new and exciting content to post throughout. I can really see your site expanding greatly. As for what you have posted now, it is not too bad. Keep up the good content.
Words from the Reviewer
I am in love with your forum. If I had more time I would join. I think that you have a lot of potential. You have a pretty good domain name and a nice unique style. It looks like MyBB has really improved their look in the recent years I was gone. I am very impressed and I would personally like to wish you a lot of luck. Do not give up! You have a lot going for you on your forum. Hopefully my insight is useful! There is not much improvement needed my friend!
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