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Post by sAner on Nov 14, 2005 12:14:41 GMT 2
Thanks for the honest critique Andy. I will probably remove the searchlight on the Trinity as I was already thinking too many effects could be overkill.
sAner
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Post by mookiehk on Nov 14, 2005 16:25:14 GMT 2
Nice effects on the webpage.
Does anyone know how to do that 360 degree thing?
It would be nice if one could set up a web page with all the games and could be moved 360 degrees in all directions.
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Post by sAner on Nov 15, 2005 9:00:20 GMT 2
Hi wilson,
I am looking for that aplet for quite a while now! If I find it, I'll mail you!
Regards, sAner
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Post by andycole on Nov 15, 2005 11:56:08 GMT 2
Flash 3d would do it, but you'd have to draw the games by hand, like I've done in my new website. There are programs that will do it with photographs but they are a LOT of money and a lot of effort to do. Cool but then anyone visiting your site knows what the games look like anyway, so it's a wasted effort.
Andy.
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Post by mpanayiotakis on Nov 15, 2005 16:53:00 GMT 2
In my humble opinion, a collection site doesn't need to be too fancy, with swirling effects or otherwise. A simple design and pages with clearly distinct themes are enough I think.
Michael
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Post by sAner on Nov 16, 2005 8:30:53 GMT 2
Well, a while ago I would have agreed with you Mike ... but (there's always a but!), if one doesn't have a fancy collection, one really needs a fancy website if you want to make people come back to your site. Not only that; you have to change it quite often too and add things to keep people interested. Only you, Taki, Torsten and Paul would be able to draw peoples attention without a cool website. I don't know what others think, but after 3,5 years I have seen enough 'lame' websites, with mediocre collections. Regards, sAner
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Post by andycole on Nov 16, 2005 10:54:24 GMT 2
I see where you're coming from, Pieter, but having a cool website doesn't necessarily mean loads of effects, especially ones that clash with each other, like the metallic embossed effect and the searchlight. A well thought out theme throughout the website would be better. As your collection is mainly pocketsize now, why not think about something relating to either the pocketsize logo or one of the box designs? I realise that if you're not 'design minded' then this could be difficult, but you can always rely on the tried and trusted method - take an idea from another site that you like and tailor it to your liking. This other site doesn't have to be a G&W one. I nicked my purple design from a site advertising English teaching jobs in Japan!
You're right about having to change it to bring people back, but that will only have a very short term effect until everyone you know has seen it.
Andy.
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Post by sAner on Nov 16, 2005 12:08:23 GMT 2
I agree with you Andy. Effects are only a small part of the total success of a website. And like you suggest; too many different effects will even kill your site. I have seen sites where everything moved and grooved and it always makes me hit the x-button in the top right of my browser instantly. I can even get a little stressed because of all the effects you sometimes see. An overall cool, returning design would be best, but that's very difficult. Like I write on my website; I am not a professional websdesigner and I have to go with what I know. Regards, Pieter
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Post by mpanayiotakis on Nov 16, 2005 18:27:34 GMT 2
Pieter, the best websites I know are rather simple in design and don't have too many fancy effects. After all, effects don't bring people back, content does.
Michael
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Post by andycole on Nov 17, 2005 10:58:50 GMT 2
Mike's right, Pieter. You know that you already have a unique content to bring people back - your interviews. If I were you I'd concentrate on adding a new one every few months if you want returning visitors.
Andy.
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Post by mpanayiotakis on Nov 18, 2005 1:13:11 GMT 2
Yes, that's what's unique on your site! You should concentrate on that!
Michael
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