New Site

MadRussian · 15th August 2007, 08:37 PM

Hey!

My $0.02 on new site (from point of view web developer with 10 years experience):
1. Hate flash based sites - I can't install flash, not allowed (and not only me). So I see nothing. If you want to use flash that much, you have to implement at least possibility to swich to HTML based site, so everybody can see it.
2. Hate flash based sites - Where is navigation?
3. Forum - Where is navigation?
4. Guys! You succefully manage to screw used to be pretty good site!

Andrew

Phill104 · 16th August 2007, 01:30 AM

I like the new site. The new forum software has a report post button too which should help keep the spam down. I wonder how long before someone says "you should have used phpbb"

I know some dislike flash but it is fast becoming a standard. It seems that a growing percentage of websites make heavy use of flash these days.

As for the new boards lineup there are some nice suprises. I can't wait to try a few of them.

16th August 2007, 02:09 AM

Just because at lot of nerds want to try ourt whatever new stuff they can doesn't mean that tis good. Flash sucks:
- information gain 0
- load on pc grows
- requirements (hardware, software, securty guidlines can very soon become a problem)

not sure how robots treat flash trash, could be they ignore it -> less traffic.

but otherwise it looks quite nice (could have been done the traditional way too though except for the fancy/bothersome animations at the most uncalled for places)...

NaRuMi · 16th August 2007, 09:43 AM

Well.. I dont have 10 years of webpage developer experience. But agree with Phill104 on the new lineups. Gotta give big credits to the one who worked it out and wanting to make a better page for the 2008 looks ( Against all odds )
It is the same tone and style as their new 2008 product catalog though, if you have seen their catalog already. Sure they will have some more adjustments on details further as you guys comment.

James · 16th August 2007, 10:08 AM

The new boards look cool and I like the action videos. I've already got my fantasy board quiver worked out in my mind.

rod_r · 16th August 2007, 11:09 AM

The preview vids are excellent, easily the best new site feature.
Board graphics top last year.
Nice new fresh look all round.
Board range nicely re-organised.
Glad to see my old favourite the Start looking more like the original overachiever :-)
Congratulations.

16th August 2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadRussian

Hey!

My $0.02 on new site (from point of view web developer with 10 years experience):
1. Hate flash based sites - I can't install flash, not allowed (and not only me). So I see nothing. If you want to use flash that much, you have to implement at least possibility to swich to HTML based site, so everybody can see it.
2. Hate flash based sites - Where is navigation?
3. Forum - Where is navigation?
4. Guys! You succefully manage to screw used to be pretty good site!

Andrew

I agree with Andrew. The site is crap. Slow and unresponsive. You've also managed to lose the archives link to older boards and the link to the Sales, Marketing etc 'contact us' page that I was going to use to winge about this site doesn't work! Dump this crap Starboard it isn't doing your brand-name any good.
Rog J (Hampshire)

16th August 2007, 04:17 PM

Maybe this is the thread to post little mistakes within the new website:

1)
http://www.star-board.com/2008/pages.../v_formula.php
The specifications of the Formula might be right, but on the website the figures are in the wrong column within the spreadsheet.

2)
Clicking the "send" button on the contact form for the marketing department leads to an error.

I like the new website though it is not faster than the old one. I hope with the products it will be the other way round.

Regards
Andy

steveC · 17th August 2007, 12:44 AM

Well, I'm not a software specialist by any means, so much of the comments above don't really mean anything to me, but I wonder if I'm missing anything concerning the new site. What I'm seeing is really bare bones, and it lacks any kind of graphics, photos, etc. When I open the website, literally half the visible screen is simply blank space. It's a bit unusal, so I'm wondering what's up.

steveC · 17th August 2007, 01:39 AM

I'm afraid that something is quite wrong here how this site works on my computer (an Apple Powerbook). Very awkward indeed! I'm really at a total loss here how to get on track

15th August 2007, 08:37 PM	#1
MadRussian New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 16	New Site Hey! My $0.02 on new site (from point of view web developer with 10 years experience): 1. Hate flash based sites - I can't install flash, not allowed (and not only me). So I see nothing. If you want to use flash that much, you have to implement at least possibility to swich to HTML based site, so everybody can see it. 2. Hate flash based sites - Where is navigation? 3. Forum - Where is navigation? 4. Guys! You succefully manage to screw used to be pretty good site! Andrew

16th August 2007, 04:17 PM	#8
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	little mistake Maybe this is the thread to post little mistakes within the new website: 1) http://www.star-board.com/2008/pages.../v_formula.php The specifications of the Formula might be right, but on the website the figures are in the wrong column within the spreadsheet. 2) Clicking the "send" button on the contact form for the marketing department leads to an error. I like the new website though it is not faster than the old one. I hope with the products it will be the other way round. Regards Andy

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16th August 2007, 01:30 AM	#2
Phill104 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 295	I like the new site. The new forum software has a report post button too which should help keep the spam down. I wonder how long before someone says "you should have used phpbb" I know some dislike flash but it is fast becoming a standard. It seems that a growing percentage of websites make heavy use of flash these days. As for the new boards lineup there are some nice suprises. I can't wait to try a few of them.

16th August 2007, 02:09 AM	#3
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Just because at lot of nerds want to try ourt whatever new stuff they can doesn't mean that tis good. Flash sucks: - information gain 0 - load on pc grows - requirements (hardware, software, securty guidlines can very soon become a problem) not sure how robots treat flash trash, could be they ignore it -> less traffic. but otherwise it looks quite nice (could have been done the traditional way too though except for the fancy/bothersome animations at the most uncalled for places)...

16th August 2007, 09:43 AM	#4
NaRuMi New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Well.. I dont have 10 years of webpage developer experience. But agree with Phill104 on the new lineups. Gotta give big credits to the one who worked it out and wanting to make a better page for the 2008 looks ( Against all odds ) It is the same tone and style as their new 2008 product catalog though, if you have seen their catalog already. Sure they will have some more adjustments on details further as you guys comment.

16th August 2007, 10:08 AM	#5
James Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 235	The new boards look cool and I like the action videos. I've already got my fantasy board quiver worked out in my mind.

16th August 2007, 11:09 AM	#6
rod_r Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 68	The preview vids are excellent, easily the best new site feature. Board graphics top last year. Nice new fresh look all round. Board range nicely re-organised. Glad to see my old favourite the Start looking more like the original overachiever :-) Congratulations.

17th August 2007, 12:44 AM	#9
steveC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 639	Well, I'm not a software specialist by any means, so much of the comments above don't really mean anything to me, but I wonder if I'm missing anything concerning the new site. What I'm seeing is really bare bones, and it lacks any kind of graphics, photos, etc. When I open the website, literally half the visible screen is simply blank space. It's a bit unusal, so I'm wondering what's up.

17th August 2007, 01:39 AM	#10
steveC Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 639	I'm afraid that something is quite wrong here how this site works on my computer (an Apple Powerbook). Very awkward indeed! I'm really at a total loss here how to get on track