Please give comments

[Macca]

What will make this site busier and more popular. Please give your thoughts.

I have got one that I am currently dealing with - A faster server. Any other thoughts would be much appreciated.

James

[leggit]

to be honest i think in time it will become quite a buisy site as you say other than being slow dont think there is anything wrong just give it time

[Electric Monk]

Site seems fine to me right now.

The owners a bit dodgy mind you ;) lol

No, honestly, everything seems to work the way it needs to. No changes needed here thanks

[Electric Monk]

People just need to "Spread the word", I'm the only person I know that keeps salties :(

But, I have a few LFS's in my area I can spread the word to?

[Tangman]

As said by others it will get to be one of the best sites around, its early days yet i bet by Xmas there are a lot more members, hope so anyway. One thing i was going to ask you James is there any chance of a section on Seahorses, as i am about to get some and would like to learn a bit more about them. Regards Eric

[Macca]

consider it done Eric, will put it live in the morning

James

[Tangman]

Thank you very much James you are a star. :) Eric

[Kev]

Hi

Time is a great one. One of the things that impresses me is I do not see any angriness, which appears else where, and I think that welcoming approach will help.

I also think - keep things simple, don't try and complicate things by having a kind of two tier system ie experts and beginners. All can add value.

This site certainly seems to be there for its members. That is good.

But in time, with a warm welcome, people will come along.

Kev

[Tangman]

Well said Kev i agree, give it time.:) Eric

[liquidlogic]

i agree with kev. ill tell as many people as i can about it . but its hard if ur not a sponser on a site etc. not realy fair. try and become sponsers on other sites ?

[Kev]

What about getting some poster / flyers up in the LFS that we visit?

Kev

[Wilfy]

Why not create a downloadable poster that members print out and put up in their lfs.

[Macca]

Hey, I would love to. But I dont think your LFS would be happy about that. You could certainly ask and I could create the flyer. What we could give back is an affiliate section that they can list details of their store, directions and generally hopefully create some custom for them in return.

James

[oakwell]

its all been said before james , but time is answer, think the site is great and i aint even visited any others since this one has been online , keep up the good work...just one comment about the faster server that would certainly benefit the site pal

[Macca]

Darren, we should be getting a faster service by the weekend. I have upgraded the server to a dedicated premium servise that I have been promised will be quick all day evry day :D

James

[Kev]

But I dont think your LFS would be happy about that.

Hi James

You are probably right, just trying to think of ideas though.

Kev

[Buster]

:) word will soon get around. Rome wasn't built in a day. as said before this forum is one of the freindliest around. I think this forum will go from strength to strength. :)

[Macca]

You are probably right, just trying to think of ideas though.

Much appreciated Kev, Who is your locals LFS and where do you live in N Yorks if you dont mind me asking.

James

[Kev]

Hi James

I am a bit out of the LFS scene at the moment. I used to go to Essential Aquatics in Knottingley a lot, which is no more. Since their closure, I have been a bit lazy, relying on friends to pick up bits and bobs for me. (Thanks Eric). I think there are a few new shops around now that I would like to get out and see though!

I live in Thirsk.

Kev

[Macca]

Eric seems to have a lot of Yorkshire buddies! I have still to meet him. Seems always willing to help.

James

[Kev]

Aye, helpful bloke. Helped me set up current tank, supplied me with a load of buckets to transfer stock, and got the hailde suspended from ceiling where I failed!!!

Kev

[Blue]

As said by others it will get to be one of the best sites around, its early days yet i bet by Xmas there are a lot more members, hope so anyway. One thing i was going to ask you James is there any chance of a section on Seahorses, as i am about to get some and would like to learn a bit more about them. Regards Eric

Hi Eric , my missus keeps seahorses and she really loves and takes care of them. They are a breeding pair of reidii.
Let us know how you get on.

[Blue]

We have had the site put onto our business cards and put all of our customers onto it.

[Tangman]

Cheers Chris. I will let you know how they go on and put some pics up as well. Eric :)

[tonyponty]

tell everyone you see thats what i do lol or what about some car stickers
we all could advertise the site then

[Reefer]

As you have asked I will be honest with you, I dont like the look of this newer version of the forum, I liked the look of the old one a lot more, I understand that to expand the forum you had to change.
You just need to put a bit more 'design' into the site and then it will be perfect!! Well done so far though, credit where its due.

[Macca]

As you have asked I will be honest with you, I dont like the look of this newer version of the forum, I liked the look of the old one a lot more, I understand that to expand the forum you had to change.
You just need to put a bit more 'design' into the site and then it will be perfect!! Well done so far though, credit where its due.

Thanks Reefer, As soon as time allows I have a lot of nice photos from Steve C and other Forum members for me to work on and get the bare look away from the site. Out of intrest, what was it you liked about the old look that the new look does not have?

Thanks very much for the feedback

James

[swish_fish]

Hi mate RSS theads tend to get hold of alot of members as they dont have to log on to every forum there a member of. All they do is open up there RSS reader and it retrives all the latest posts. Also once logged in, they are alerted to new posts.

[Kev]

Hi

What are RSS threads. I have limited understanding of these things.:confused:

Kev

[swish_fish]

Basically you have an RSS reader on your PC. The you can subscribe RSS feeds on websites that support it. Then when content is added to the site your RSS reader collects the info and lets you see it. If you like the content you can then go onto the site. Forexample your subscribed to BBC news. Tony blair farts or something and it makes the news. INstead of you having to manually check the site for updated headlines the news will appear as a scroll along your browser or in the bottom corner of the screen depends which reader you have. If its piffle you ignore it if you like it just open up your RSS reader and there are all the headlines ready for you to browse through. If you have more subscriptions these will all appear as well.

Think that makes sense

[Kev]

I'm with you. Cheers for that. Mind you, I have about much interest in Tony's gastric problems as I do his talk. LOL

Kev

[Reefer]

Thanks Reefer, As soon as time allows I have a lot of nice photos from Steve C and other Forum members for me to work on and get the bare look away from the site. Out of intrest, what was it you liked about the old look that the new look does not have?

Thanks very much for the feedback

James
Gawd now your asking, well erm,the older one looked like a site hand made for you where as this one looks a bit more off the peg,a standard out of the box site if you catch my drift!!!???
Probably liked the colours more and of course the old site seemed more user friendly all round. Hope this helps.
Cheers

[Macca]

Lol :D You are right, this one is out the box but the reason I got was due to its being IMO user friendly, But then afgain I am onm a pc 24/7 so intrested in others thoughts. Also there is various things you can do, look at your usercp which allows you to customise the site.

James

[Kev]

I have to say, I find it very user friendly. Of course, that is purely my opinion, but getting around the site is not complex for me.:)

Kev

ps I haven't a clue what User CP stands for?

[Macca]

User Control Panel on the top blue nav bar :D

James

[Kev]

James, thanks, now I am embarassed.:o :o

Kev

[Tangman]

Hi .I did not like this new site to start with, but as time as gone by i really like it now and find it easy to navigate around it. It needs a bit of fine tuning ie server speeding up as its very slow some times but i know James is on to this so thats good, other than that i find it ok. :) Eric PS Tanks for the Seahorse and Pipefish forum James your a STAR.

[Harrison]

I can now use the site at home and since i new of at least one other person who had the same troubles whatever has been done recently will certanly have helped.

In respect of posters, my LFS has one for another Reef Forum I know the owner has registered on here so i'm sure he wouldn't mind.

To steel an idea from the same forum how about putting an "advert" on ebay i.e for free reefkeeping advice log on to.... 30 day auction with no reserve should be a good bit of cheap advertising.

Cheers

Matthew

[tonyponty]

i think the site is getting there got to remember it has not been running that long and it takes time trial and error and peoples comments to get it prefect in the end james will get there with evrey ones help so good luck to all soz i dont know anything about websites lol

[Leon]

hi all i only joined yesterday and i think this site is a god send lol :D i dont really use the web that much only to bank and email and for the trusty xbox360 but the help when ive got stuck using the site is first class and every one is friendly all my problems have been with my self realy im a manual worker carpenter so if its not made from a tree im lost. top site

[Kev]

Oh oh. I think I have become a reef corals addict. I have just checked down the new posts, and my name is next to 90% of them. Help, I need councelling.:mad:

Kev

[Leon]

kev if only you got a penny for each reply lol:D

[mrc]

As a new comer who found it by chance i personally will recommend it to others as already been said once word gets round it will rocket however cant see any thing thats wrong at present all the posts i have read are imformative or amusing or both spend more time reading you guys than i do my liverpool echo except when evertons match reports are in

[Reefer]

I have to say, I find it very user friendly. Of course, that is purely my opinion, but getting around the site is not complex for me.:)

Kev

ps I haven't a clue what User CP stands for?

Dont find it difficult Kev, pressing buttons isnt that complex, just liked the old site thats all. Did you ever see or use the old site at all?

[Kev]

Hi reefer..

Good point mate. I did not see the old design so cannot make the comparison like yourself.

Apologies to you by the way, I was not meaning to be "dismissive" with the "difficult" comment. I hope I did not cause offence, this was not my intention.

Kev

[Reefer]

Of course you didnt offend me, dont worry Kev!!!!

[Kev]

nice one.

Kev

[Pinkfish]

James what about a Newbie Section for all us beginners "The Virgin Reefers"

Genral guides and tips to ease our HIGH learning curve.

Mike

[Pinkfish]

Me being a newbie, I look at threads posted on here and some of them are like a foriegn language. Then some of the advice given here is different to what is written in the books.

............. Im learning slowly but surely

[Kev]

lol. Thats cos we have all just got back from the pub?

Kev

[Macca]

he he!

So True, I usually spill out a lot of rubbish on a Friday night. And sometimes every other night :D

James

[Kev]

know any good pub songs?

Kev

[Macca]

Regarding Virgin reefers - Just ask that is what we are all sitting here waiting for! :D Waiting for someone to ask a question so we can hit them with all sorts of advice.

James

[Kev]

where are they all then:D

I'm all alone again, do doobe doo, very musical tonight too.

[Macca]

Kev! I just thought you were a spammer :eek: Now I kinow you are in the same boat as me.......! Friday night , few beers on the RC forum. :eek:


James

[Kev]

lol. 153 members, another newbie has arrived....... GET READY EVERYONE.

Kev

[Macca]

I feel like one of thos shopkeepers that is starring at the door for custom :D

James