Autocurb.com Review Please

[dano9258]

Originally Posted by Narutoboy

Sorry for not specifying. I meant the gray lines that separate each navigation link. To create that effect, all you need to do is add two lines, one on top of the other; make the top one darker and the bottom one bright (so for instance, a dark black in front and that gray color you're using now in back), and then shift the bottom line 1px to the right.

Sorry, but I'm sort of a newbie at Vbulletin. Would you know how to actually implement this? Do you do this with Stylevars?

[Narutoboy]

Originally Posted by dano9258

Sorry, but I'm sort of a newbie at Vbulletin. Would you know how to actually implement this? Do you do this with Stylevars?

I haven't worked with VB4 much, so I couldn't tell you. I looked at your code, though, and I found out that 'A.navtab' is what you want to change. A.navtab + border-right is set to #999999 (a light gray) right now. Whether you have to change that through the 'Stylevars' or the 'Main CSS,' I have no idea.

Edit: Your background looks MUCH better. Also, I love the drop shadow effect on the main board (as in the forum space). It adds some nice dimension to your site. I'm not as keen on the drop shadow underneath the header for some reason. Yes, I know I suggested that, too. I guess it just looks a little too overpowering (for my taste), whereas the one on the main board looks perfect.

[clutchthese]

I'd also make a favicon. Looks a lot better now than when we first started this review.

[dano9258]

Originally Posted by clutchthese

I'd also make a favicon. Looks a lot better now than when we first started this review.

Thanks! I've been putting a lot of time and effort into the redesign. I know there is a long ways to go, but I think its all starting to come together. Items I know I need to fix still:

- Contrast in navbar
- Newslider is still not working correctly and also shows up on article pages instead of just home
- Icons in forums need to be site specific and branded (same goes for Directory)
- Facebook link needs to go to Facebook page (having trouble signing up for Facebook)
- "Sign Up" button turns weird color when hovering / "Log in" button to match sign in
- Forgot Password/Remember Me in single line in all browsers
- Favicon
- Make Header/Navbar section 100% of the page with the content within the 1200px body (if anyone knows how to implement this, please let me know. I can get it to 100% but then the logo and everything is outside the body width.)


Any others than anyone can think of would help greatly! Thanks again for the help along the way.

Correction, Facebook is now working.

[Narutoboy]

1. Add a tagline.
2. Your header's drop shadow looks inconsistent with the other drop shadow. I would just center it.
3. The gradient in your nav bar has a visible stopping point. I personally prefer smoother transitions.
4. Move 'autocurb' up so it's in the center.
5. The white glow effect looks outdated. I would rather see a subtle (centered) black drop shadow.
6. Change the font for your headlines. Verdana, Bebas, M + 1c, and Futura are some that I use.
7. Fix the padding on each of your news blocks. The content is way too close to the edge.

That's all I got. Hope I've helped.

[dano9258]

Originally Posted by Narutoboy

1. Add a tagline.
2. Your header's drop shadow looks inconsistent with the other drop shadow. I would just center it.
3. The gradient in your nav bar has a visible stopping point. I personally prefer smoother transitions.
4. Move 'autocurb' up so it's in the center.
5. The white glow effect looks outdated. I would rather see a subtle (centered) black drop shadow.
6. Change the font for your headlines. Verdana, Bebas, M + 1c, and Futura are some that I use.
7. Fix the padding on each of your news blocks. The content is way too close to the edge.

That's all I got. Hope I've helped.

Thank you! My list of to do's I guess just grew lol.

[dano9258]

Alright guys, the site is officially changed with all the suggestions thus far. Please review it again and see what you think! Thanks again!

[setishock]

I would suggest changing the white background of the articles and the forum rows to something off white or maybe a lite gray. That stark white on the darker background is rough on the old eyeballs.

[wtricks]

'Kill' the shadows in the forums, they look weird on a dark background. Otherwise, sweet job

[dano9258]

@setishock - I fixed the background of the articles and forums to a very light gray. Does this work better for you?

@wtricks - By shadows, I'm guessing you meant the white at the top of each forum category fading to the gray? I fixed this. If this is not what you meant, please let me know.