Tuesday, September 04, 2007
BoA 2.0
Here's the deal: I'm going to very slowly play around at redesigning this site. Certain elements will stay (like my sexy banner), but I'd like to tinker with some stuff for better usage. If people want to make suggestions about things that can be improved on the site, please share it here. I do not mean content-wise. Matt and I can handle that ourselves, thanks. I mean in terms of design, features, applications, feeds, tricks to fool people into coming to this site, how I can get rich, stuff like that. Also, if anyone is a computer genius and is willing to help with, or do, coding, they won't hear me say no. Just email me, and I'll suck your brain dry.
Oh, and congrats to PPP for making it to the show. I'm sure he's raking in that Athletics Nation traffic already. Don't forget about us little guys, PPP!
Oh, and congrats to PPP for making it to the show. I'm sure he's raking in that Athletics Nation traffic already. Don't forget about us little guys, PPP!
# posted by andy grabia @ 3:25 pm 
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TO get a lot of people to come to your site, use things like blog catalogue and blogorama. I didnt think the directories worked but when I tried them on a blog i used to have I got most of my traffic from them.
Also, if anyone is a computer genius and is willing to help with, or do, coding, they won't here me say no.
How about adding an editor?
(See, I can be cheeky/annoying in the comments, too.)
"Hockey" and "Porn" in the same title sentence. Instant fame!
Angelina Jolie in a hockey sweater, fishnet stockings and heels. The guys I know would be pulled in by that even if they hate hockey.
(More tasteful than porn.)
As for actual hockey fans, no changes are necessary, but if you want to tweak go for it.
How about adding an editor?
This site is owned by the community, James. No profit is made, and so we can't afford to pay for an editor. Pretty much the same as the EIG, just like you described.
I like to continually disappoint you.
Back to the subject at hand. Actual suggestions, anyone? Bueller?
at the risk of becoming to 'meta' or being seen as corporate (or whatever EIG is) lackeys, how bout some BoA swag.
I've long thought about some swag. I'll add it to my list of possibilities, pending ultimate approval by my Overlord (Matt). Appreciate the suggestion.
Do you have enough stuff to cram into 3 columns?
As for real suggestions, let's see...:
An updated, on-going glossary as opposed to an archived one would be one idea. Otherwise, the only other piece of glitz would be a calendar of both team's schedules, with BoAs highlighted.
If I knew how to do that on our blog, I would.
I'm looking at doing the schedule thing. It's gonna be a bitch, though.
I wonder if I can do a Wiki glossary? Anyone?
I think everytime you mouse over the Oilers symbol on the banner, a large 5 should flash on the screen, when you mouse over the Flames symbol, a small one should appear in the upper left corner;)
"I think everytime you mouse over the Oilers symbol on the banner".... show Pronger holding the cup.
With all of the traffic you get here, I would get a better banner made. Maybe integrate both Flames and Oilers colors in backgrounds or something.
Cool headers for each sidebar title?
Would you ever go with 3 columns?
I asked people about 3 columns, but didn't get any feedback. Why do you prefer 3 columns? Having skins for people to choose from is definitely on my list. That way both Oilers and Flames fans can have a site that suits their prediliction. The banner will probably stay, simply because Matt and I are fond of it. Thank-you very much for the feedback.
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TO get a lot of people to come to your site, use things like blog catalogue and blogorama. I didnt think the directories worked but when I tried them on a blog i used to have I got most of my traffic from them.
Also, if anyone is a computer genius and is willing to help with, or do, coding, they won't here me say no.
How about adding an editor?
(See, I can be cheeky/annoying in the comments, too.)
"Hockey" and "Porn" in the same title sentence. Instant fame!
# posted by 
: September 02, 2007 4:17 pm
: September 02, 2007 4:17 pm Angelina Jolie in a hockey sweater, fishnet stockings and heels. The guys I know would be pulled in by that even if they hate hockey.
(More tasteful than porn.)
As for actual hockey fans, no changes are necessary, but if you want to tweak go for it.
# posted by : September 02, 2007 6:26 pm
: September 02, 2007 6:26 pm How about adding an editor?
This site is owned by the community, James. No profit is made, and so we can't afford to pay for an editor. Pretty much the same as the EIG, just like you described.
I like to continually disappoint you.
Back to the subject at hand. Actual suggestions, anyone? Bueller?
at the risk of becoming to 'meta' or being seen as corporate (or whatever EIG is) lackeys, how bout some BoA swag.
# posted by : September 03, 2007 10:24 am
: September 03, 2007 10:24 am I've long thought about some swag. I'll add it to my list of possibilities, pending ultimate approval by my Overlord (Matt). Appreciate the suggestion.
Do you have enough stuff to cram into 3 columns?
As for real suggestions, let's see...:
An updated, on-going glossary as opposed to an archived one would be one idea. Otherwise, the only other piece of glitz would be a calendar of both team's schedules, with BoAs highlighted.
If I knew how to do that on our blog, I would.
I'm looking at doing the schedule thing. It's gonna be a bitch, though.
I wonder if I can do a Wiki glossary? Anyone?
I think everytime you mouse over the Oilers symbol on the banner, a large 5 should flash on the screen, when you mouse over the Flames symbol, a small one should appear in the upper left corner;)
"I think everytime you mouse over the Oilers symbol on the banner".... show Pronger holding the cup.
# posted by : September 04, 2007 9:06 am
: September 04, 2007 9:06 am With all of the traffic you get here, I would get a better banner made. Maybe integrate both Flames and Oilers colors in backgrounds or something.
Cool headers for each sidebar title?
Would you ever go with 3 columns?
I asked people about 3 columns, but didn't get any feedback. Why do you prefer 3 columns? Having skins for people to choose from is definitely on my list. That way both Oilers and Flames fans can have a site that suits their prediliction. The banner will probably stay, simply because Matt and I are fond of it. Thank-you very much for the feedback.
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