[Princeton]

Originally Posted by Tony G

I'll skip the portal and just comment on the forums. First thing I don't like is all the statistic/who's online stuck at the top of the forum. It's more convienient when your members don't need to scroll down just to get to the start of the forum list. Maybe you can keep the who's online up there, but the rest belongs at the bottom and the forum list more accessable than it already is.

Nothing else to comment on, the rest is fine.

I totally agree with your comment! I cannot believe how many sites currently do this.

When I go to a site I am interested in what they have to offer (their content) ... statistics are the last thing on my mind especially if I am new to the site and new to vBulletin.

All of this "stuff" should be available to members only; only if they wish to view it should it be available. Add a new profile field and give the option to your members: give them some control:

FOR EXAMPLE:
By default statistics are not shown ... would you like to view statisitics on the main page? NOTE: Statistics shown can degrade speed of main page.

YES (checkbox - the only option needed)

If Statistics are ENABLED where would you like it displayed?
Top of Page (radio button)
Bottom of Page

Create a conditional statement based on the above ....