FootieBanter Needs Ur Advice

[rclark666]

My forum doesn't seem to be getting members to post @ the moe.....

Any advice or criticism welcome!

http://www.footiebanter.com

[Roms]

I love the header. Try moving some of the ads in the footer under the existing sidebar on the right, I think it would look better and be more visible... ;)

[tgillespie]

I wouldnt consider it a problem of members posting, but a lack of members in general. 1271 replies with 88 guests is pretty decent. 88 members however, isn't so hot.

Don't get offended, but the overall look of your site kind of looks cartoonish to me. Most soccer enthusiasts are most likely adult range, and would probably prefer a more serious look. The creativity and abundance of color is awesome, but maybe a bit to much for your targeted cround. Some quick pointers would be to reduce your header size. 200+ height on your header is wasted space if you ask me. There also really isn't a need for dual "Member Lists, UserCP, Register, Search, etc" buttons. You might consider removing the ones in the navigation table in order to cut down on vertical height.

But... overall, your site looks good. Its definately carrying a soccer theme thats functional. Give it time and work on getting your community out there. Little things such as web linkage and consistent post count help out greatly.

[Gio~Logist]

Whoever designed that website has got to be the coolest person in the world ;)

[peterska2]

It's a very good style, but you have too many forums. Emtpy forums are a big turnoff for new browsers so they are unlikely to stick around long enough to register.

I would consider hiding the French and Italian league forums, merging the Scotish forums, merge the FA and League Cups, and merge the German leagues and Spanish leagues respectively.

Your style is very good, but I do find your postbit to be a little busy and overwhelming.

I think with a bit of work regarding the forums, and getting discussions going with your existing members on different topics covering the full spectrum of your forums then it should start to pick up as more visitors will see activity rather than empty forums and so are more likely to stick around.