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Tincap-When you are fat, ugly and just want to down a pint of icecream

Offline Apr 29th, 2005, 10:19 am |

The not so grand, alpha revealing of Tincap!

Please review my web site.

Please be brutally honest - I am open to any suggestions, on any topic (related to the site)!

Thank you, and Thanks Dani!

:mrgreen: http://www.tincap.com :mrgreen:

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cscgal

Offline | Apr 29th, 2005

When I first go to the site, the first thing that I see is a default vBulletin install with default vBAdvanced or vBIndex CMS. Get some uniqueness in there! Even if it's just a color scheme that reflects what the site is all about and what is being offered.

Since all that I see is a default color scheme with nothing to give me an inclination of what the site is about, I naturally look at the top left for a logo for guidance. And all I see is a black hat - not very descriptive.

By this point I would have left. However, since I'm reviewing the site, I'll stick around a few more seconds

I finally see the site is about weight loss, nutrition, health, and exercise. So why is every page of the site trying to sell Omaja filet mignon?! I would think a sponsorship with www.veggieboards.com would be more fitting

Now I find my way to the forums and I see how empty they are. Definitely get in posting there! Read the building a community forum and promotion techniques forum!

Check out how to get the site rollin' - but before you do, get yourself a nice color scheme and skin and logo

Libertate

Offline | Apr 29th, 2005

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Originally Posted by cscgal

When I first go to the site, the first thing that I see is a default vBulletin install with default vBAdvanced or vBIndex CMS. Get some uniqueness in there! Even if it's just a color scheme that reflects what the site is all about and what is being offered.

I am trying to get a style as we speak, but I agree. I am trying to find one that is light, pastels, yet there is strong contrast.

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Originally Posted by cscgal

Since all that I see is a default color scheme with nothing to give me an inclination of what the site is about, I naturally look at the top left for a logo for guidance. And all I see is a black hat - not very descriptive.

Eh, yeah. Agreed. But it's short, and easy to remember, and everyone spells it the same.

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Originally Posted by cscgal

By this point I would have left. However, since I'm reviewing the site, I'll stick around a few more seconds I finally see the site is about weight loss, nutrition, health, and exercise. So why is every page of the site trying to sell Omaja filet mignon?! I would think a sponsorship with www.veggieboards.com would be more fitting

Ah! That is because the site is NOT about a specific diet. It is about the comparison of diets, exercise, nutrition, and such. Omaha Steak is the King of Atkins dieters. :cheesy:

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Originally Posted by cscgal

Now I find my way to the forums and I see how empty they are. Definitely get in posting there! Read the building a community forum and promotion techniques forum! Check out how to get the site rollin' - but before you do, get yourself a nice color scheme and skin and logo

Well, I did say "alpha revealing"... I know I have to get posts, and posters. Right now I am trying to get a style, and purchasing some articles.

Next, I will push for posts, and some seeders. I am also contacting some local diet clubs and such, and offer them free space, calendar and even a dedicated forum, if they would like.

Thanks for the feedback. I am trying to find a recipe database for vB, but, no such luck.

MORTGAGEman MORTGAGEman is offline

Offline | May 8th, 2005

still nothing?

Libertate

Offline | May 9th, 2005

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Originally Posted by MORTGAGEman

still nothing?

to which part? I hired someone to do the style/template. It will take a few more days.

As for content, I have been posting messages at some "work-at-home-mom" kind of sites, asking for posts in lieu of advertising links, or even $$$.

I haven't done submissions to various sites just yet, so that is also holding me back.

I try to add at least 1 to 2 articles a week.

So that is how far I am.

MORTGAGEman MORTGAGEman is offline

Offline | May 10th, 2005

i was just saying that the post about you changing the layout was a while ago and i havent seen a change, keep us informed if you happen to get your website off the ground and explain the different methods you went about in doing this.

etc...

whoisthat1 whoisthat1 is offline

Offline | May 17th, 2005

hey

you've got alot of great info on your site. but it took me a minute to figure out what you site was all about. i think it was because of the black hat. the look of your site is not very exciting but the info on it is very useful.

Libertate

Offline | Dec 22nd, 2005

Well, the site has gone through some minor tweaking. Now our logo is "better", and the content is increasing...

I have started two different "contests" with "cash" prizes but not much traffic.

I have been going back and forth on style. I do want to have a different look then the default vB, but not so much different that I have to struggle with upgrades or code modifications for other modules and plug ins.

I was thinking just changing the graphics. Anyone done something simple as that?

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