.:ROCZUZ:. - I need your help guys.

[Kaynil]

http://roczuz.omgforum.net
So, I'd like to know what impression does the boards leave to you at first click?

What impression does it gives when you read some threads?

Do you think it is confusing? What do you think I could do to make it less confusing.

It is an English-Spanish Boards. You don't need to know both languages, you chill in the side you feel more comfortable at. It is my first time actively advertising and seeking other people opinions, so anything you can, please go ahead and let me know.

 

[Bejay]

The theme makes the category descriptions too dark. What's with the purple at the bottom?

 

[USHost247]

To be honest, the theme makes me want to click the "X". The purple and the halloween background doesn't mix at all. Plus, people with eye problems may have a hard time reading text.

 

[Red Herring]

Theme is a little bit ugly, in my opinion. It is a Halloween theme and all, but not really designed too well with colors in my opinion. The light blue text on light brown categories is a bit ugly. And even the Halloween background isn't too appealing.

The banner is a little bit simple, and could do with a bit of sprucing up.

If I'm not mistaken, it's a General Discussion forum? It's SLIGHTLY difficult to make out the board's main purpose without looking over it a bit.

Well, those are my thoughts.

 

[Kaynil]

Thank you very much for your replies. I did take them in account to my best. I appreciate the honesty and I need that blunt answers, as well as a bit of guidance on what could make it better. So, thank you very much for taking your time to reply.

Since Halloween is over I changed the skin, I hope the current layout is easier in your eyes.

For the banner, I made it that simple on purpose, just to have no problems adapting it. I hope I can adapt it to holidays and stuff by adding some drawings to it from time to time, or at least, until I have a decent amount of discussion, to make a background that matches the community spirit.

Now for the languages. It is a work in process, but I am trying to create pages to explain more the origins and purpose of the boards.

Please click once again http://roczuz.omgforum.net and let me know.

 

[Bossanova]

Pros

• Skins: Banner is very well done. On/Off icons are very nice. Reflecting images is nice to add. =]
  
• Custom .net domain, and favicon.

Cons

• With all due respect, a multi language board is not gonna work well, mainly because you can't make the buttons and the info centre have multiple buttons with multiple languages.
  
• Navbar is halfway up the banner. It might do better to lower it.

 

[Kaynil]

Thank you, I am glad the icons are looking okay.

I'll see how to fix the navigation bar.

Basically the multilanguage is the harder part for me.

The thing in favour is that if you hover in buttons, they show the meaning in the language you are seeing it, in this case, the buttons are in English, but the default language is Spanish.

It is avoid of course in this logic, because I am assuming most users that register knows how to register if they speak English, but for a first timer that spoke Spanish it could be very frustrating.

Thank you very much for your input. It helps me a lot.

Please keep them coming.

 

[Kaynil]

Hey guys, it's been a while, but I still appreciate feed back.
http://roczuz.omgforum.net

Changes or things to keep in mind about my place:

- The main categories are the languages, which I hope makes easier to find the half you are looking for. If you click in the English or Español category, it will expand in another page, showing better what we're about. For ENGLISH area click here

- I've added an information section in each language, so newcomers can get the hang of the place quickly. Also the default language of the forum is now English.

- Some boards are hidden from guests, this is to protect information from bots and stalkers. However what you see, is enough to understand what kind of subjects we broad and the environment in general of the boards. Like wise Sensitive areas like personal life rants, creations, etc are unlocked only after 99 messages. The board is bigger than what it appears for guests.

With this small overview, I'd like to know your opinions and ideas to help to improve the stay to members and visitors alike. Thank you for your time. :cheer:

 

[Fergal]

I still think the site needs some improvement. There is too much clutter on your home page, with all those ads and images. The fact that there are two languages there and the red brick wall background, don't help either.

Try and simplify it, so that first time visitors can see what the site is about and how it will benefit them. When someone first visits your site you have only got a few short seconds to capture their interest. If they are confused by what they see, they will leave very very quickly.

Good luck with it.

 

[Kaynil]

That's all right. It is why I like to have some orientation as what are those things that are in my reach to modify for better.

I'll try to make a brieft explanation message for guests there, so you can read what it is about, and move the affiliates button so they don't take that much important space. Does that sounds better?

About the background, other than a matter of taste, does it interfere with the reading, or how is it that doesn't? I'd like to know what it is wrong with this one so I can know what could look better in its place. XD

Thanks in advance.
And so anyone that would like to give me their opinion.
Just click the banner or go up to my first post.

 

[Fergal]

The design looks much better now, especially with the affiliate buttons moved down the page. The background doesn't interfere with the text for me and does not make it more difficult to read.

 

[Kaynil]

Well seing you posted five minutes ago, I can safely assume you are approving the message and links for guests. After the work I just put in it, I am happy to hear your feedback about it. Thank you very much for your time and advice, Fergal.