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Old 02-05-2009, 08:41 PM
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Hi there,

Just wondered if anyone would care to take a look at my forum.

It's my 1st attempt at a forum and has been running for a little over 4 months.

I'm completely open to any suggestions or criticism.

Thanks

Shawn

www.ocean-wonders.co.uk
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Old 02-07-2009, 01:33 AM
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Hello Ocean
Your colors are nice and calming. A couple of things but just my preference stuff.

The head is nice but a bit tall/big. Doesn't fit well and have to scroll down to much to get to the forum

The sponsored by banners really clutter the forum, especially where you have a lot of them in a row as you scroll vertically.

I'm not a fan of anything scrolling it is kind of makes me dizzy.

I really like your status icons.

Overall, I think your forum is okay but with your topic I think you can do some really creative things.

Have a great weekend.

Gabby
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Old 02-07-2009, 02:59 AM
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The logo is too big for one thing, but there is too much there ... I don't know where to look.
Also, for some reason I see a link to the admincp??
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Old 02-07-2009, 09:41 AM
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Thanks for the reply's, it's always good to get an "outsiders" opinion.

We will defiantly be looking into a few things, The problem with fish keeping is that there is lots of different areas and topics within those areas, and although there looks to be a lot there, it is necessary if we are to appeal to all areas of the hobby.

Once again thanks for taking the time to look at the site.
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Old 02-07-2009, 01:29 PM
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I think you should get rid of one of your ads either above or below the navbar. and the logo could be sized better. but its a nice site for sure. good job
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Old 02-07-2009, 03:16 PM
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I think you should get rid of one of your ads either above or below the navbar. and the logo could be sized better. but its a nice site for sure. good job
Hi there thank you for your comments.

I have re-sized the main forum banner and you were all right it looks so much better now !!
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Old 06-20-2009, 05:48 PM
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Made a few alterations recently and added a few new things, have a look at let me know what you think

Ocean-Wonders Fish Keepers Forum
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Old 09-18-2009, 01:15 PM
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Site's almost finished, a few bit's still to do but were not far off !

It's a totaly new design now.

Interested to know your thoughts
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Nice site, I like it
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Old 09-18-2009, 08:06 PM
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Looks good.

Tooo BIG tho.

I would change stock fonts.

Goto Main css: try changing your font family to ( example )

Code:
segoe ui, arial, "lucida console", sans-serif, "helvetica neue"
I reckon that would just give you that personal edge.
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