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So, how do you guys feel about having the blog. This is something we wanted to initially implement with the site, but never got around to. I've always wanted to do something like this, so it's really more of a feeler than anything.
Just answer the poll accurately pls. thx.
There is a link to the blog in the navbar, or you can also click here: LTXTech Blog
There is also no "Undecided" option. I need definitive answers ppls.
put a poll in first fooollll :-p haha
I've been on other forums that did a similar thing to the main page. I could see how it could be more useful, but it doesn't do that much for me. I voted to keep it, but keep the forum as the main page. If I ever want to use it I can just click the link on the navigation bar.
Yeah, I understand. We want to get more information flowing in and out of the site. This is a great way to get our sponsors products in the spotlight and a great way to give feedback on products as well. Like I said though, it's a feeler.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sabaktes
Some simple $0.02:
- You lost the fav icon with the latest updates. You probably know, but doesn't hurt to point it out if you don't.
- Blog content should not come from another blog. And should be relative to the LTx Community. (IMO: The 5th Gen being announced is relative, a review of the 5th Gen is not).
- The main page should be whatever you (the owners) want a viewer to see for first impression. If I want to see the blog when I visit the site I'll set my bookmark to: http://ltxtech.com/cmps_index.php (which should be renamed blog.php or news.php)
- I believe that blogs should be used lightly and are relatively unnecessary. I feel the content should come from the users. IE: I post up a road and track review of the mustang and we debate if it can compete with the Camaro, etc.
- If blog takes over as the main page, all users should have the ability to comment on the news article from the front page (a comment drop downbox that will submit a post into that thread. Comments not viewable on the main page)
- Lastly, automotive news should not be in the same section as Site Updates. They do not mix at all and will only clutter up that forum.
Don't take that as being harsh, it is simply some tips/opinions from another person with webmastering experience.
I think its a pretty cool idea. I voted to keep it and make it as the main page and link to the forum. I always liked the whole "corvetteforum.com" layout. I like when all the latest info is what you see first like that.. Then you can click into the forums too.
Eitherway, I think its definately something worth keeping.
It's fine with me, as long as it updates often. No sense in making it the front page if I have to see the same story for a month. But yes, keep it.
Wouldn't this whole forum be considered as a "blog"?
I like the idea, and I think it's a GREAT idea to showcase a sponsors item of choice like once a week or month or something. Really helps us give back to them. I think we can keep the blog up.
I did'nt vote because I'm not sure if I want to see it as the main page or not.
Ok, to adress some of your concerns. Yes, I do know about the favicon, but thanks for mentioning it.Quote:
Originally Posted by KissMyWhtSS
The way the blog is setup right now is just a dry run. I'm taking opinions and working with them. So, we are probably going to post all sorts of stuff relative to the Automotive industry as a whole, limiting ourselves to LTX stuff would leave us with what, 2 posts a year? There is nothing that exciting anymore in the LT world, so that's why we are going to do product reviews and spotlights. That keeps some of the focus on the community. We want people to have articles to be able to read each day. There are going to be posts from other blogs for a while, we don't have any insiders to get the word from. We want people to be able to come here and read up on some stuff without having to go to 10 sites. Now, I'm not implying we are going to write about Hummers, but GM news in general will probably be posted.
As far as the comment system goes, yes I can enable a comment block on the main page, but either way you are being directed to the main thread. Clicking read more takes you to the thread, clicking reply takes you to the thread, so having a dedicated comment system, outside of the thread, would be redundant to me. The way it is now gets people into the forums, if they are new regestrants and came here via a blog posting.
We are limited in the scope of what we can do with this. We are going to try to expand on it as much as possible, so keep the opinions comming. I'll take everything under advisement and work with what I can.
Also, users will be able to post up articles if they wish. I am going to make a usergroup for those who would like to contribute. Once we get the kinks out, we will open the doors.
There are already TONS of blogs out there. If I want to read up on GM news I'll go to GMInsideNews. If I want to read up on Corvettes I'll go to Corvette Blog, If I want to read up on general automotive I'll go to Jalopnik or Autoblog.Quote:
Originally Posted by phantomzer0
There's enough information for a LTx Blog (though I don't feel we need one) from Picture of the Month announcements (with the picture of the car) Member features (pics/information/story on thier ride), new sponsor announcements, LTx Shootout, new product reviews, etc.
I was simply talking about a "quick reply" type javascript that will allow you to post from the front page and your post will show up as a comment in that thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by phantomzer0
Whoa buddy relax. I understand there are tons of blogs available. I'm trying to give our users more content and if keeping them here reading articles is going to make some of our userbase happy, then I'll stick to it. I understand there is good info for the LTX crowd only, but I'm looking to have at least 5 or more articles daily. That's not even that many. If I can get 5 solid LTX related articles a day, then by all means I'll stick to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by KissMyWhtSS
I understand the qhole quick reply aspect, but is it really that much more effort to click "reply" or "read more" to post your comment :confused:
Eric I see where you are coming from, but.. How many users go to those blogs? Maybe you know about them, but that is because you are more internet savvy then most of the members on this forum.
If we bring them news, whether its a re-post from another blog or not, it's still news. I feel that we are doing a service to our members and sponsors. Some of the posts we will be sharing with the community will be unique to our site, and some will be re-posts from other sites. Some of those re-posts may have even been over looked by casual blog readers such as yourself. That would make it news for you too!
I'll be adding more content as the day goes on. Check back for updates!!
Awesome I like it!:metal:
Thanks, I've been tweaking it slowly and it's getting to a good point for me. I've been adding posts too! :)