Members.....

CBCOOLEST · 11-05-2006

Hy.I've got a simple question for you..As some of you know my website is Adobe Photoshop T&T
And now the question...Why don't the guests join my forum?Thery visit it ,look at the subjects and posts but from 500 visitors just 3 joined the forum

Can you tell me why?What can I do to increase the number of members?
Thnx

Chica-X · 11-05-2006

I would think maybe it is because not everyone uses the resolution required, I personally use 800x600 (I know old school) But I have never had a web page prompt me to use a different resolution, I think that to do that every time you visit that site would be a bit of a pain. The site is nicely setup and everything is smooth though, I can give ya that much. Good job. and good luck getting people to join.

**tamlin** · 11-06-2006

Well, I don't know for sure, but I'd guess it takes time to build up a membership base. With websites, it may well be a case of "if you build it, they will come", but that doesn't mean they're going to stick around. There are lots of forums (fora?) out there, so you need to ask yourself what makes yours different - what would make people want to become members?

CBCOOLEST · 11-06-2006

@Chica:Ok I'll fix the resolution pop-up.....Thnx for the tip.
@tamlin:I don't know ....I think they should bemembers because I've got many Photoshop related dissucusions there and the forum will grow with the time ....But maybe it takes a little bit longer then I thought.Any othr tips for my forum and how I can attract memberS?
Thnx

ovidiua2003 · 11-06-2006

well it's kinda dum to ask people from a big photoshop forum that's already known (biorust) to join your newly created forum. therefore i agree to tamlin. what makes yours stand out?

IlluZen · 11-06-2006

Hmm, I visited your website, and I found a few reasons why someone like me probably wouldn't join.

1. Typos. You had numerous typos and run-on sentences in the Index, History, and Tips and Tricks sections.

2. Way too much information on a single page. As a viewer, I dislike having to scroll to read information, especially the stuff that what you have on your index. Most of it is duh stuff (like, most people know how to navigate toolbars, for example). A good idea might be to cut down on the amount of explaining, and maybe running a news thing where you post recent news on photoshop (since you already went to the trouble of posting up the history).

3. What's up with the "optimized for windows explorer?" Why have this space filler?

4. The right column feels like a space filler. On my browser (mac safari, which you'll get a lot of, because many Mac users are artists), the google ads popped up over top of it, and when I realized there wasn't anything really there either, I just ended up leaving them there.

5. The whole website feels like a school assignment. It feels...plain, with its only unifying theme the color gray. Blah. Also, more images would be nice, especially for a photoshop website.

6. The forum has a completely different interface. It doesn't feel like a part of the website.

Okay, sorry for really busting your chops, but this is the stuff that I noticed just in the few minutes that I popped my head in. A good point is that everything is very clearly and plainly laid out, making it a good basis for growth. Good luck on your website!

*unleash* · 11-06-2006

I think since the last time i was here many things improved...
But some points most still be improved,

1.The header, the header should be a bit different i think...without the two dropping things beside it...more like those two things intergrated in the Header. And i would make it more a part of your site, now its like a stone thing while the rest of the site is metal/ grey...

2.Colors, change the color overlay to something more colorfould, i mean orange or green....or white and blue something like that. Something that isn't this dark.

3.The text, i know it's said before but you site is or not heigh enough or you got too much text there.

Oh and center the site....

I don't want to give you a smack in the face, but i do think those points are the one you should work on....I do think the rest looks better then it looked in the beginning so you made some good improvements but thoes points you still need to take!!

CBCOOLEST · 11-06-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by ovidiua2003

well it's kinda dum to ask people from a big photoshop forum that's already known (biorust) to join your newly created forum. therefore i agree to tamlin. what makes yours stand out?

I didnt say you shouldnt join it I just asked y ppl won't join....I don't expectr you to join it I just needed some feedback and ideeas
@IlluZen:
1.I'll fix the typos
2.I'll put "less" information on the site/I'll try to reorganize the text
3.I think I'll replacer the right column with images
4.I'll change the color
@Unleash
I'll try to do something with the header.....
Thnx guys for you help.Now I've got some work ahead of me,except school.

I really appreciate you taking some of your time to help me.Thnx

Young Spartan · 11-06-2006

Hello,

Try asking people who specialize in building communities...

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But beware, they will likely consider you a joke due to the extremely poor quality of your website.

Yuneek

CBCOOLEST · 11-06-2006

Aha thnx a lot for this websites Yuneek...As you said my website is poor so I will remodel it and than visit those linsk but thnx a lot for them.Cheers!

IlluZen · 11-06-2006

Good luck, cbcoolest!

Be sure to show us when you're done with it.

CBCOOLEST · 11-07-2006

Don't worry I will shoe you the result and I hope oyu will like it....But it will take some time cause i'm very busy these days so probably i'll make those changes in the weekend if ihave time.Cheers

CBCOOLEST · 11-12-2006

As promised I tried to make it look better so I've update it.I hope you like it more now....Waiting for reviewsDont forget the address is Index
Thnx for your help

*unleash* · 11-12-2006

Hmm, i think the majority improved but some point have goten worse.....Like the color of the background, wich i think is way to bright or the center part you really should center the page!! O and maybe if you have the time make from the navbar one compleet thing not just some buttons.....

So, i hope this helps a bit in the "development" of your site!!

CBCOOLEST · 11-12-2006

OK I'll see what I can do about these things but I don't know when....I'm so busy with school.

Ihope I will have time in the next weekend.....