Website makeover

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Dave Brown
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Website makeover

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The problem with having a website with pages is that you periodically look at it and say "My god, did I write that :ahhh!:" Well I'm at that stage for a thrid time now on some to the web pages :roll: Aidan had been working hard on a new version of the website over Christmas and the beta version is now being tested by me. It makes creating pages and keeping them to a similar format much easier, through I still have to think a lot about what is written.

The new format tries to give more info in a 'key list' format. so that viewers can gain more info without having to read the whole blurb on the page, it is there for further info if required. We have also added a Facebook like button, and other features are being talked about at this time.

Anyway I have populated a couple of pages get the feel of the new methods of creating and Phoenix canariensis is one of the first. This is not the whole page, but gives an idea of what info will be on the page and the style.
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GoggleboxUK

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Post by GoggleboxUK »

Good idea Dave, I think 'bite-size' portions of information with the option to learn more is always a good way of presenting onternet content, not too cluttered either.

Give me a shout if you need any help with images or designs.

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Post by Yorkshire Kris »

Excellent news Dave. I will keep checking the " Exotics" section.
Mr List

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Post by Mr List »

nice but could do with the same colour scheme as the forums instead of black and white
kata

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Post by kata »

It looks a nice layout Dave,

I like the thumbnail then bigger picture, also the plant/palm discription.

It looks good Dave!
:mrgreen:

Mr List, the text would be best dark as is on a white page. The img borders is black because Dave may have a:active as 000000 which is black. Lots can be easily changed in the css (sylesheet).
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Does 'Edit Page' mean that the details will be editable by any HTUK member, or only for Admin? If the former, how long till the first wikipedia-style edit wars . . . :x
kata

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Post by kata »

I would say no to that edit by another for security, be like giving the key to your front door.

Dave is a beginner with web design, unlike Wiki.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Post by sanatic1234 »

I agree kata. I think only admins should be editing information/pages on the forum. Looks great dave and aido. icon_thumleft
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The pages are not 'live' yet so the page shot is the admin view :wink: No, we are not having it editable by members :lol:
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Post by flounder »

yeah, that looks ok. I like that sort of reference page.......then again even if I didn't, you'd still do it - its your site :D
musabasjoos

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Post by musabasjoos »

looks good and modern too.

Also those ads will help massively towards your hosting costs.
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I love this sire as its is....but the screen shot added looks good.......and Black & white are fine by me !!!! Toon, Toon Black & White Army :lol:
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Having the usual HTUK green as a background does remove some of the eyeburn:

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Post by call »

good you can find info in clear straight-forwards design icon_thumright
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much better imho icon_thumleft
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