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Frogsong
05-29-2009, 06:11 PM
This is a fairly new forum. We're only about 4 months old. The forum was created for glass and jewelry artists. This is the first forum I've ever built so I'm new to all of this.

I would love some constructive criticism as to how we're doing so far. How does the layout look. How does the forum and category structure and content look. Etc.

http://www.torchbugs.com

To see it in it's entirety you can log in with this:

username: VBtest
password: torch
maddento
05-30-2009, 03:29 AM
I'd say it look very well organized and well developed!
Frogsong
06-05-2009, 01:38 PM
Maddento, thank you so much for taking the time to look. I really appreciate it.

Deb
BlackJacket
06-05-2009, 02:54 PM
I would say you need a better color scheme and a better logo. Maybe get some better looking ads to replace the current ads you are using.

:)

Good luck on your site.
jward
06-09-2009, 08:42 PM
I think you've picked a perfect domain name. It sounds cool, it's memorable, and descriptive all in one.

I like your logo. You might be able to take what you have to a design consultant and have them do a really polished version of what you already have. I think it might look slightly better if you boost the size a little and let it fit into the background color instead of the white box surround it.

Cool favicon also.

I would like to see something linked at the top that says "What are torch bugs?" that links to a page describing you guys, and then starts linking to some of the best articles/threads you have on the site to help direct first time visitors.
Frogsong
06-26-2009, 07:32 PM
Thank you all for looking and responding.

The ads come from the businesses who advertise with us. We don't design them. I can hardly say to any of them, Hey, your ad isn't pretty enough, could you change it?" So those will stay as they are.

Jward, I like your idea of putting up a link to a page that describes what Torchbugs are with links to some of the best threads.

I plan to eventually have a home page for Torchbugs with more info and Artists of the month sections etc. I can include the "what we are" info on there I think.

Thank you all. :)

Deb