Gradpads started this topic @ 19:45 on 12/08/2004
Hi
I've put a redesign and reworking of my classifieds system on elance.com, and I've had some pretty good bids, so
Gradpads.com is up for a facelift and some tweaking. While I've got the professionals in, I thought I'd ask - does anyone have any comments on what they might want from a site like
Gradpads.com So far, from other posts I've made I've got a small list of things to do:
Cross-browser compatibility
Combined forum & classifieds log in
Bug free classifieds script
Are there any blindingly obvious or extremely cunning features I ought to be adding to the website? The only thing I'm not going to do is add lots of sparkly graphics, as I want the website to be as quick and uncluttered as possible.
Many thanks for any suggestions!
RE: What features should a flatmate website have?
rachael | 13/08/2004 11:25 AM
The website doesn't work on my maachine all the text is on top of each other. I use firefox btw. however what i can see i like. i love the colour scheme as its easy on the eye and easy to read. i'm not sure about the visotr counter...they can sometimes look a bit naff.
Make homepage and bookmark links dont work either.
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RE: What features should a flatmate website have?
AndiC | 13/08/2004 11:38 AM
I have not looked into it in any great detail but there seems to be a issue with the stylesheets looks okay in MS IE 6 however does not work in firebird and i guess mozilla/netscape aswell.
I woulds sort this out .. esp when the number of IE users has dropped dramatically over the last few months.
AndiC
RE: What features should a flatmate website have?
Gradpads | 15/08/2004 08:37 AM
Thanks for your comments. Hopefully this redesign will sort out all the cross-browser issues.
The make homepage and bookmark links only work in IE unfortunately. I haven't found a script that works cross-browser.
Visitor counters do look a bit naff, so I might remove it. Have to see if it fits into the new design!
RE: What features should a flatmate website have?
simplycfhost | 15/08/2004 10:59 AM
Instead of a visitor counter, does your host not offer any stats packages? All websites generate a log file when people use the site and these can be analysed by programs such as AWStats (which is free) to give a much more accurate picture.
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RE: What features should a flatmate website have?
ableitc | 18/08/2004 12:21 AM
Why not trying adding a 'This Weeks Hot Pad' area or something similar to the homepage showcasing one of two hot pad’s. You could charge an extra premium for this service !
Grant
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