11-19-2000, 02:33 PM
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| MW Founder  Join Date: Jun 1995 Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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|  Site Redesign: What would you like to see?! Hello everyone. I am posting this message because we are currently planning on redesigning MustangWorks.com some time over the winter. We will be giving it a completely new "look-n-feel". We will be changing the graphical look of the site, the color scheme, the navigation, and other aspects of how the site operates. Therefore, we would ask the members of our community for suggestions. What do you feel would be the most worthwhile changes regarding the way MustangWorks.com is laid out, functions, or looks to make this a better site? We already have two different site concepts in the works. In addition, there may end up being two versions of the site. One for modem users and one for broadband users. The low bandwidth version will be much lighter on the graphics and much more modem friendly. The high bandwidth version would be more graphical, cool, high-end, and maybe contain or be partially made of Flash even. Finally, one of the biggest things we are looking at is whether to keep the site frame based, or go back to a non-framed layout. And, to do it on both versions of the site, if we indeed end up with both a low and broadband version. ------------------ Dan McClain, Editor The Mustang Works Magazine 1991 Mustang GT - NOVI Supercharged 377 Stroker 1999 Ford Lightning SVT - Supercharged 5.4L Triton [This message has been edited by Dan McClain (edited 11-19-2000).] |
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11-19-2000, 03:45 PM
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| Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada
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|  Hi, That is cool. Without any offence, I didn't exactly like the current look (not exactly a big fan of frames). I'm really into graphics and web design. Maybe I will see if I can create an interface and show it to you guys. If you like it, it's all yours, if not, I'll just stick it in my portfolio vault (or heck, I'll use it on my own site).  Anywho, I look forward to a redesigned MustangWorks.com. Best of luck! BTW, If you need help with designing the look, don't hesitate to ask. Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/ |
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11-19-2000, 05:04 PM
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| Registered Member  Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA
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|  I think it would be a good idea to have 2 versions of the site for modem and high bandwith. Personally I like frames, it is easier to jump back and forth with less clicks that way. I would make the middle frame bigger though, maybe take out the stuff to the right of it and below it and put all that on the left side. Oh and thanks for the awesome site Dan, I appreciate all the time you and everyone else puts into it to make it better. ------------------ 92 AOD GT, K&N, ram air, pulleys, 2 ch. flowmasters, 4:10's, shift kit, 1 5/8 mac longtubes and offroad hpipe 14.249 @ 97.34 mph before the headers and hpipe |
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11-19-2000, 05:17 PM
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| Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: London, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,349
| I think it's pretty good now... although Piston Pete is kind of a waste of space ;-) Nothing against Pete, there'd just be more space if he was tucked under the left side. This is really only a concern when I have to call in (modem) with the old 14" monitor. Having two versions might be a good idea. I wouldn't object to some bikini's on the graphics based site ;-) |
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11-19-2000, 05:56 PM
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| Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Altoona, PA
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| I do like the idea of modem/broadband sites being separate. Maybe make the modem site a non frames page and the broadband page with just 2 frames like mentioned above, just one menu on the left frame and the content on the right. I like this site the way it is, but change is always welcome! And again, thanks for the great informitive site and taking the time to keep up with it. John |
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11-19-2000, 09:19 PM
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| Registered Member Join Date: May 1999
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| One of the neat features I've found on Kat's "Luvmi93's" site is a poll feature. That would be a welcome edition in my opinion, just so we could get numerical results for answers to questions in the forum posts. Kinda like the topic of the month, only anyone could create it. I really don't care if it's a frame site or not, heck, I can hardly remember the old Mustangworks site design to tell the truth. I would say it'd probably be better for older computer users if there were no frames though. Just because they are likely to be viewing this site at less than 1024, or perhaps even at 640x480 like me right now. God I hate it when my new monitors blow up! A different viewing for broadband users and modem users sounds like quite a bit of extra work, I'm sure it would be cool for the faster guys, but I'm not so sure it wouldn't leave the little guys feeling a little left out. Still, kinda cool to be able to use whatcha got. |
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11-19-2000, 10:14 PM
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| He said Member...heh, heh  Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A.
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| I also like it now and like frames too... I don't know why people dont like frames! I am for the idea of a high bandwidth site as well! good idea, but lots of work, yes? The only other message board I go to just redesigned.... They have a new message board, and it looks pretty cool, and the site owner says it uses less resources and is faster than the old UBB... www.sportbikeworld.com check it out...! The flash would be cool too! I love that stuff! Anyways, good luck, I hope it goes without too many late night bug finding!! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! |
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11-19-2000, 10:59 PM
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| Undescribable  Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla
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|  i'm just getting used to this one and your changing again! oh well, guess i'll have to spend more time here when it does change, seperate versions for up fast connections sounds nice. i know nothing about web sites design so flash, frames and all that is martian to me.  |
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11-20-2000, 02:13 AM
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| First off I wanna say, Dan,you have put together by far the most informative,user friendly Mustang site on the Internet Second I also like the way the site is set-up now,but it would be nice to have some added features for the appearance of the site such as(flash,changing to more eye catching colors,etc.) Many of the web page design companies are seeing the popularity grow of the websites with flash and other enhancers that make the sites stand out from the others that are on the internet. It's all about being unique and user friendly. Looking forward to the new design!  |
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11-20-2000, 10:30 AM
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| Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Indiana
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| Just curious, what are the two different site concepts you are considering Dan? I think it would be great to have two versions of the site. I am dial-up, but still like to visit sites that are graphically intense. A Flash version would be cool. ------------------ 90 Mustang LX 5.0 K&N, Taylor Spiro Pro wires, Pro 5.0, 16" Cobra R's, 225/50ZR16 Dunlop SP Sport 8000's, FMS "C" springs, Koni Sport Yellow's, Kenny Brown Chassis support kit, BBK caster/camber plates. My Ride My Site Fastest 1/4 - 15.607 One tire spinning. |
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11-20-2000, 06:31 PM
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| Registered Member  Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Stuart, FL US
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|  I like the way the site is now, but i'm all for change. I like the idea of a high band site. Keep the frames. Piston Pete needs a new look. Some sounds or different graphics added. ------------------ 90 LX 5.0 Not timed in 1/4 mile yet. 135mph max speed, so far. |
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11-21-2000, 04:17 PM
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| Mizzou Tigers  Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States
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| I like the site the way it is, except that it takes quite a while to load the opening page ( I am dial up). Possibly put all the news and updates on another page and then use flash on the opening page. It may take a while, but I would rather load cool graphics and stuff rather than all the news and events going on. If I want to get an update on that stuff, I would rather just pull it up once a week. Also, don't create too many forums. As an example, I would rather have just a racing forum where drag racing and open track questions are answered. Many people can share knowledge on both subjects, but if they spend most of their time in a drag racing forum, then open track racers may miss out on some of their insights. Whatever you decide to go with will be great! Thanks again for all your hard work!! |
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11-22-2000, 10:18 AM
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| Mustang is Parked :(  Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC
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|  I like the layout of this site, I like the colour scheme too. Piston Pete (I didn't know that was his name..) does take up some space, maybe he should be moved... I think some more detailed "how to's" or "tech tips" could be useful. I have read most of the articles and they are good, but I would like to see some more with pictures and time saving tips (for us first time mustang guys). Otherwise I love this site  ! ------------------ White 1995 Mustang GT Dynomax Cat-Back Custom H-pipe K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer My 1995 Mustang GT |
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