What do you suggest then? and whats good for a gradient/background type thing?

I think we already suggested - everybody in the thread has offered the opinion that splashpage = no good. At anyrate - I was quite serious about a flash intro - it can be nice I suppose if the intro is attractive, riveting, well-designed and specific to your content. You would probably need to hire a flash artist though.

Jacquii.

Hmm well can you explain/help? =X

A quick example ==> http://jacquiidesigns.com/flash/redirected.htm
The flash intro has sound - so adjust your speakers :)

Jacquii.

That is amazing. HELP ME? =p

I dont need it that long, i just need it sweet and simple and so they cant skip the intro.

Actually - that's just an edited file from flashden I believe...
I just edited the text - I'm not a flash designer though - so you'd probably need someone who is more adept at flash design to achieve a similar concept ;)

Jacquii.

Ahh i understand can you link me to this place?

free?

http://flashden.net - It may also be a flash intro from http://templatemonster.com as well - I'm not sure which - but there are several online sources that specialize in flash intros - use Google newb :P -- Just teasing LOL - couldn't resist - anyway = enjoy and good luck - It's friday - I'm taking a Crown Royal break tehehehe - and no = generally any customized flash design will cost ya money - flashden is nice though - you can add $20 to your account and purchase for very decent prices.

Jacquii.

haha can i join? =p

Just kidding thanks for the information. Add me on msn please. (check profile).

Heh, your idea would work, if it wasn't an "Click to Enter Site" but if it was a registration prompt.. so, they can view your forum for like, a minute, before your timed javascript kicks in, and basically says "Oi, you've seen enough, like it? Good, well you can click here to register and become a part of this great community!".

For sanity's sake, I'd make it pop up after 45 - 60 seconds MINIMUM, and only appear on the index/adv_index. Give your users time to log in.


For this, here's what happened:

1] Had to click
2] Had to pause music (nono)
3] Had to wait for it to laod (it stuck on 8%)

I just clicked off :/ That's not what you'd want if that was the intro to your forum, right?

Flash is a no-no too.