ForumSupplies.com - Review Please

[SaintDog]

It's honestly been quite some time since I opened a new community and I've been pondering this idea for quite some time, so it's time it went from paper to web .

ForumSupplies allows members to list their vBulletin Styles, vBulletin Services, Web Hosting Specials/Deals and other related services for a small fee**. They are also welcome to participate in general discussion through the non-service forums.

The purpose of this forum was to centralize such offers and make it easier for community owners and administrators to navigate such available offers instead of having to hop from one community to the next. Having a centralized area for such allows for more control over what's happening and what's going on within the community.


So What's Been Done?

1). We've customized the display of the first post in each of the "PPT" forums. This draws more attention to the first thread and overall is better for the OP.

2). We've created a custom design for the forum as a whole from design to buttons. We still have a few buttons lacking, though they will be completed as we progress.

3). We've optimized the overall display as much as possible so the forum loads as quickly as possible. We're still continuing this stage to ensure all loads as quick as it possible can.

4). We're working on the index/portal. This is to be our custom solution, one we'll continue to develop as time passes on and as the activity level increases with member registrations.

5). More to come .


...And What's the URL?

http://www.forumsupplies.com


** This is not what I am looking for comments on. I am not looking to turn this into a commercial thread. I am simply looking for a review on the idea, the design and the community as a whole. I know quite a few are against the idea of making money through their forum, which is why I have this small notice. I would prefer contructive feedback, so please keep this in mind.