View Full Version : Should TIBB (Main Site) get a Makeover?
Magic
01-10-2007, 07:34 PM
Should TIBB undergo a makeover?
I think it should.
If it were to undergo a makeover, I think they should give the whole site a much more modern and relaxed look. I also think they should give the main site a whole face lift. They could create simple sections on the main site.
News
New's, with the latest Big Brother news, reported by budding TIBB journalists (I will help). The news stories should have a interesting angle, and should be copied and pasted from other sites.
Forum
Forum, which will link to here. I think the Forum should get a lighter look, and we should get new smilies to add to the range. I think these should be more ordered, and have more in common, eg, size and style. I think we should also get new buttons, for New Topic, etc. Just small changes like this would give the Forum a whole new Image. Also, members have been complaing about new viewers ruining the forum, so maybe Members with over 250 post can view a section for chat for older members.
Entertainment
With big brother clips, images and even Games! (You can get free games to add to a website). This would give the forum a even bigger 'fun factor' and would keep us all interested.
Chatroom
The Chatroom, this should remain, and be given its own section. This would increase the 'status' of the chatroom.
Captain.Remy
01-10-2007, 07:36 PM
You know that you can change the look of the forum by the different themes. So no, TIBB doesn't need a makeover, I love it as it is, I just changed the theme.
Originally posted by sunshine30
You know that you can change the look of the forum by the different themes. So no, TIBB doesn't need a makeover, I love it as it is, I just changed the theme.
I think he means the main site, not just the forum.
Ruth*Star
01-10-2007, 07:39 PM
I don't mind it as it is, i wouldn't mind a arcade though, playing games on tibb would be cool.
The main website could do with a makeover though since nothing much has changed with it.
Magic
01-10-2007, 07:39 PM
Please give your views, like sunshine!
Captain.Remy
01-10-2007, 07:39 PM
Message original : Magic-Shoes
Should TIBB undergo a makeover?
I think it should.
If it were to undergo a makeover, I think they should give the whole site a much more modern and relaxed look. I also think they should give the main site a whole face lift. They could create simple sections on the main site.
Do you think the mods have the time ?
News
New's, with the latest Big Brother news, reported by budding TIBB journalists (I will help). The news stories should have a interesting angle, and should be copied and pasted from other sites.
We have all the news by everyone, sources, articles and rumours. No help.
Forum
Forum, which will link to here. I think the Forum should get a lighter look, and we should get new smilies to add to the range. I think these should be more ordered, and have more in common, eg, size and style. I think we should also get new buttons, for New Topic, etc. Just small changes like this would give the Forum a whole new Image. Also, members have been complaing about new viewers ruining the forum, so maybe Members with over 250 post can view a section for chat for older members.
You got different themes and colours for that, no need too.
Entertainment
With big brother clips, images and even Games! (You can get free games to add to a website). This would give the forum a even bigger 'fun factor' and would keep us all interested.
Did you take a look at the video and the pics section ?
Chatroom
The Chatroom, this should remain, and be given its own section. This would increase the 'status' of the chatroom.
A chatroom has nothing to do into the forum, it's been created in order to talk about other things which aren't on the forums.
Magic
01-10-2007, 07:39 PM
Originally posted by Matt
Originally posted by sunshine30
You know that you can change the look of the forum by the different themes. So no, TIBB doesn't need a makeover, I love it as it is, I just changed the theme.
I think he means the main site, not just the forum.
You could do the Graphics!
Conor
01-10-2007, 07:40 PM
I agree with most parts:thumbs:, but I own a BB fansite and would be angry if TIBB copied some of my reports. (although I know that current managment wouldn't do that!)
Originally posted by sunshine30
Chatroom
The Chatroom, this should remain, and be given its own section. This would increase the 'status' of the chatroom.
A chatroom has nothing to do into the forum, it's been created because it has nothing to do with the forums.
I think you'll find you need to be registered on the forum to use the chatroom...
Captain.Remy
01-10-2007, 07:41 PM
Message original : Matt
Originally posted by sunshine30
Chatroom
The Chatroom, this should remain, and be given its own section. This would increase the 'status' of the chatroom.
A chatroom has nothing to do into the forum, it's been created because it has nothing to do with the forums.
I think you'll find you need to be registered on the forum to use the chatroom...
I edited the post lol, I repeated myself. :laugh2:
~Kizwiz~
01-10-2007, 07:41 PM
You can change the style of how the forum looks in your control panel.
But no..... I dont think TiBB needs a make over at all.... why fix it if it aint bust?
Harry!
01-10-2007, 07:42 PM
have a makeover like in your time machine Magic-Shoes!
Magic
01-10-2007, 07:43 PM
Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Magic-Shoes
Should TIBB undergo a makeover?
I think it should.
If it were to undergo a makeover, I think they should give the whole site a much more modern and relaxed look. I also think they should give the main site a whole face lift. They could create simple sections on the main site.
Do you think the mods have the time ?
News
New's, with the latest Big Brother news, reported by budding TIBB journalists (I will help). The news stories should have a interesting angle, and should be copied and pasted from other sites.
We have all the news by everyone, sources, articles and rumours. No help.
Forum
Forum, which will link to here. I think the Forum should get a lighter look, and we should get new smilies to add to the range. I think these should be more ordered, and have more in common, eg, size and style. I think we should also get new buttons, for New Topic, etc. Just small changes like this would give the Forum a whole new Image. Also, members have been complaing about new viewers ruining the forum, so maybe Members with over 250 post can view a section for chat for older members.
You got different themes and colours for that, no need too.
Entertainment
With big brother clips, images and even Games! (You can get free games to add to a website). This would give the forum a even bigger 'fun factor' and would keep us all interested.
Did you take a look at the video and the pics section ?
Chatroom
The Chatroom, this should remain, and be given its own section. This would increase the 'status' of the chatroom.
A chatroom has nothing to do into the forum, it's been created in order to talk about other things which aren't on the forums.
Good arguments there!
I just mean the chatroom should get a bolder look. Of course, these are only my Ideas, i wanted your thoughts and Ideas.
Bells
01-10-2007, 07:44 PM
I think the layout and way the site functions is top notch and better than pretty much every other forum I've been on. I wouldn't have it any other way. If people want variety, then as has been mentioned, it is possible to choose from a selection of themes.
Whenever new changes are made to the forum, it takes getting used to but it's always done to make it better rather than change it. I really like how everything is set out.
Captain.Remy
01-10-2007, 07:44 PM
Well, I think TIBB is awesome, and I love my theme for the forum.
If we add games and stuff like that, it will be like the other forums and TIBB is not like the others, we need to keep what we are.
Magic
01-10-2007, 07:44 PM
Originally posted by kizwiz
You can change the style of how the forum looks in your control panel.
But no..... I dont think TiBB needs a make over at all.... why fix it if it aint bust?
I agree with that. Keep the forum the same, but i think the main site could do with a face lift, and other bits could be more 'uniformed'
i think TIBB is fine the way it is but if a "facelift" would make the site better then i suppose.
Magic
01-10-2007, 07:51 PM
Here is a very stylish idea of what i mean.
Dont Disrespect - I spent ages doing this! :tongue:
Now, here is some reasons/opinions posted by mods from another thread as to why the design WON'T be changing:
Originally posted by Sunny_01
this one has stood the test of time to be honest. I like it, it is easy to navigate and read and not unfriendly on the eye. The official BB site is messy and not very easy to get around compared to this one
Originally posted by Mike
I personally wouldn't like the design to change, it's pretty easy to use/navigate as it is and as said above you can change the skin you use in the 'control panel' to suit you.
Originally posted by Red Moon
Yes the site might be looking a bit old but it works and it works rather well. And new features are still being added like the chat room everyone wanted but now don't use.
Small changes over time have be carried out to improve the usability of the site and changes made to the software to meet our needs. It would be a shame to lose all this work and some loss of custom functionality just for the sake of a change in style. As the old adage goes "If it isn't broke don't fix it". If we changed the style which might involve changing the software we could be just asking for trouble.
I rather like the site for many of the reasons stated above. I think the site will serve us well for a few more years.
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:01 PM
more critism
Matt08
01-10-2007, 08:02 PM
I think that the main site is in need of a makeover but the forum is great the way it is. The reason why I never visit the main site is because I hate the design. Also lack of news and updates puts it behind most of the other big sites.
Captain.Remy
01-10-2007, 08:05 PM
Message original : Matthew
I think that the main site is in need of a makeover but the forum is great the way it is. The reason why I never visit the main site is because I hate the design. Also lack of news and updates puts it behind most of the other big sites.
I don't visit the main forum too, in my favourites, I go to TIBB only by the forum lol :hugesmile:
Originally posted by Matthew
I think that the main site is in need of a makeover but the forum is great the way it is. The reason why I never visit the main site is because I hate the design. Also lack of news and updates puts it behind most of the other big sites.
And yet TiBB has a 7,000-strong userbase and the best BB forum on t'internet...
I don't think any urgent changes are needed. :spin:
Matt08
01-10-2007, 08:07 PM
If there was going to be a new design on the main website then it would be a great idea to ask the forum members what they want to see, after all we are the people who visit TiBB reguarly.
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:07 PM
Originally posted by sunshine30
Message original : Matthew
I think that the main site is in need of a makeover but the forum is great the way it is. The reason why I never visit the main site is because I hate the design. Also lack of news and updates puts it behind most of the other big sites.
I don't visit the main forum too, in my favourites, I go to TIBB only by the forum lol :hugesmile:
Same with me Sunshine! The main site could improve, but the forum needs very little.
Matt08
01-10-2007, 08:07 PM
Originally posted by Matt
Originally posted by Matthew
I think that the main site is in need of a makeover but the forum is great the way it is. The reason why I never visit the main site is because I hate the design. Also lack of news and updates puts it behind most of the other big sites.
And yet TiBB has a 7,000-strong userbase and the best BB forum on t'internet...
I don't think any urgent changes are needed. :spin:
We're not talking about the forum changes now Matt.......
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:11 PM
We mean the main site....
Sunny_01
01-10-2007, 08:11 PM
I think that we ran a competition for a new logo earlier in the year and the consensus was everyone preferred things the way they were.
James and Mark who do all of this work are very busy with things other than this site and do take the time to read all suggestions, but it is up to them what changes are and are not made based on the time that they have.
Yes I know.
But when I first found TiBB, I did not find the link to the forum, I found the link to the main site. It was because I was so impressed with the main site that I joined the forum. :spin:
Matt08
01-10-2007, 08:12 PM
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I think that we ran a competition for a new logo earlier in the year and the consensus was everyone preferred things the way they were.
James and Mark who do all of this work are very busy with things other than this site and do take the time to read all suggestions, but it is up to them what changes are and are not made based on the time that they have.
Couldn't there be a competition for a new TiBB Main website design, that would involve everyone and it would spark up a range of new ideas.
And I quote Sunny's words:
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I think that we ran a competition for a new logo earlier in the year and the consensus was everyone preferred things the way they were.
James and Mark who do all of this work are very busy with things other than this site and do take the time to read all suggestions, but it is up to them what changes are and are not made based on the time that they have.
Matt08
01-10-2007, 08:16 PM
Originally posted by Matt
And I quote Sunny's words:
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I think that we ran a competition for a new logo earlier in the year and the consensus was everyone preferred things the way they were.
James and Mark who do all of this work are very busy with things other than this site and do take the time to read all suggestions, but it is up to them what changes are and are not made based on the time that they have.
Was that in reply to what I said. If it was then I thought that maybe instead of just a logo competiton there could be one to design a whole new website.
And to quote Sunny again:
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I think that we ran a competition for a new logo earlier in the year and the consensus was everyone preferred things the way they were.
If this is the case, why do we need a competition?
Sunny_01
01-10-2007, 08:19 PM
again this is something that is down to Mark with the genius of James.
Often it is forgotten that Mark actually owns this site, its almost like going to visit someone's home then telling them all the things you would like them to change to make you more comfortable! you wouldnt would you?
Matt08
01-10-2007, 08:19 PM
Originally posted by Matt
And to quote Sunny again:
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I think that we ran a competition for a new logo earlier in the year and the consensus was everyone preferred things the way they were.
If this is the case, why do we need a competition?
It's just my opinion. The one problem with this site is that people wont listen to other people's opinions. :mad:
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:20 PM
I think for the new series a new site would be good - A bit like your site Matt!
Sunny_01
01-10-2007, 08:20 PM
Originally posted by Matthew
Originally posted by Matt
And to quote Sunny again:
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I think that we ran a competition for a new logo earlier in the year and the consensus was everyone preferred things the way they were.
If this is the case, why do we need a competition?
It's just my opinion. The one problem with this site is that people wont listen to other people's opinions. :mad:
Why is it that everything turns into a bun fight? Matt simply quoted me and did listen to what you were saying and commented accordingly.
Matt08
01-10-2007, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by Magic-Shoes
I think for the new series a new site would be good - A bit like your site Matt!
I think all websites need to look and feel individual so I think making TiBB like another site would be a bad idea.
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by Sunny_01
again this is something that is down to Mark with the genius of James.
Often it is forgotten that Mark actually owns this site, its almost like going to visit someone's home then telling them all the things you would like them to change to make you more comfortable! you wouldnt would you?
I agree. Of course, what i said was my own opioions, hopinh overs to give theirs! :tongue:
Captain.Remy
01-10-2007, 08:22 PM
Keep TIBB the way it is now ! :banana:
Originally posted by Sunny_01
again this is something that is down to Mark with the genius of James.
Often it is forgotten that Mark actually owns this site, its almost like going to visit someone's home then telling them all the things you would like them to change to make you more comfortable! you wouldnt would you?
I wouldn't.
I have seen a lot worse designed websites than TiBB, I was actually very impressed with the design when I first saw it.
James and Mark probably find it quite challenging to control the site already.
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by Matthew
Originally posted by Magic-Shoes
I think for the new series a new site would be good - A bit like your site Matt!
I think all websites need to look and feel individual so I think making TiBB like another site would be a bad idea.
Obviously not like Matts. Just more relaxed and Modern sort of! The Forum is great, but maybe a better home page, with more news features and entertainment would improve the site! It would be great then!
Up to date News, Photo's and Video's, a GREAT forum, games AND a chatroom - It would be perfect!
Sunny_01
01-10-2007, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by Matt
Originally posted by Sunny_01
again this is something that is down to Mark with the genius of James.
Often it is forgotten that Mark actually owns this site, its almost like going to visit someone's home then telling them all the things you would like them to change to make you more comfortable! you wouldnt would you?
I wouldn't.
I have seen a lot worse designed websites than TiBB, I was actually very impressed with the design when I first saw it.
James and Mark probably find it quite challenging to control the site already.
They do and are always striving to make changes and write new codes to keep the place running smoothly.
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:25 PM
Sorry sunny we cross posted! :p
Captain.Remy
01-10-2007, 08:27 PM
I think that the whole TIBB staff hasn't much time to do it actually.
Originally posted by Sunny_01
Originally posted by Matt
Originally posted by Sunny_01
again this is something that is down to Mark with the genius of James.
Often it is forgotten that Mark actually owns this site, its almost like going to visit someone's home then telling them all the things you would like them to change to make you more comfortable! you wouldnt would you?
I wouldn't.
I have seen a lot worse designed websites than TiBB, I was actually very impressed with the design when I first saw it.
James and Mark probably find it quite challenging to control the site already.
They do and are always striving to make changes and write new codes to keep the place running smoothly.
And if some of the recent suggestions are to become permanent features they will be very busy indeed...
Ruth*Star
01-10-2007, 08:29 PM
I personally think the main site needs a touch up, kinda of a makeover since it needs to be updated to show that bb8 is over, i like the forum as it is though the games idea is cool but it probably would take more time and deter Possibly people from posting.
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:31 PM
Originally posted by Ruth*Star
I personally think the main site needs a touch up, kinda of a makeover since it needs to be updated to show that bb8 is over, i like the forum as it is though the games idea is cool but it probably would take more time and deter Possibly people from posting.
Thats a good argument! Of course, this may never happen, but i think the Discussion is ok!
I still think the main site could do with a face lift - Simplicity is the new thing!
Sunny_01
01-10-2007, 08:34 PM
I am sure that Mark and James are looking at all the things people suggest, I just dont think anyone should expect huge changes over night and changes to be what they necessarily want.
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:38 PM
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I am sure that Mark and James are looking at all the things people suggest, I just dont think anyone should expect huge changes over night and changes to be what they necessarily want.
Obviously! I think some forum members would help with the changes if the ever did happen.
I would be willing to help with the News stories, and i could find some easy games to get on the site, if that ever did happen.
I'm sure others would work on the Graphics, all James and Mark would have to do if this ever DID happen would apply the changes, which are only suggestions!
Originally posted by Magic-Shoes
Originally posted by Sunny_01
I am sure that Mark and James are looking at all the things people suggest, I just dont think anyone should expect huge changes over night and changes to be what they necessarily want.
Obviously! I think some forum members would help with the changes if the ever did happen.
I would be willing to help with the News stories, and i could find some easy games to get on the site, if that ever did happen.
I'm sure others would work on the Graphics, all James and Mark would have to do if this ever DID happen would apply the changes, which are only suggestions!
And what about all the coding? Who would do that?
Magic
01-10-2007, 08:55 PM
Originally posted by Matt
And what about all the coding? Who would do that?
Sorry - What does that mean? I'm not to bright and stuff like that! :P
The pages you look at arent all graphics. There is a LOT of coding required behind webpages. If you right click and view the source of the webpage you will see what I mean.
cujo-man
01-10-2007, 09:00 PM
I think they should probably just update some of the info. a bit more frequently. I want to know what ex-HMs are up to now, not just after they left the house!
Magic
01-10-2007, 09:01 PM
When i do it nothing happens.
Can you explain in dump terms please. I need to learn more!
Matt08
01-10-2007, 09:03 PM
Originally posted by Magic-Shoes
When i do it nothing happens.
Can you explain in dump terms please. I need to learn more!
An example of coding is html, PHP, BBcode. Things like that.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML
It took me two years to become fluent in HTML.
It's like learning a second language.
And don't get me started on PHP. If the homepage is the mass of PHP James has previously said it is....
Matt08
01-10-2007, 09:06 PM
Originally posted by Matt
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML
It took me two years to learn HTML...
I wouldn't know where to start learning HTML, it's a pig! :laugh2:
Magic
01-10-2007, 09:06 PM
Very Complex!
Magic
01-10-2007, 09:06 PM
And Matt - Do you make websites - And if so - for how much?
Matt08
01-10-2007, 09:09 PM
Originally posted by Magic-Shoes
And Matt - Do you make websites - And if so - for how much?
This is going a bit off topic isn't it. Maybe try U2Uing him.
A little design I knocked up:
Magic
01-10-2007, 09:18 PM
I spose! Sorry Everyone! :P
Magic
01-10-2007, 09:19 PM
Originally posted by Matt
A little design I knocked up:
I think its great!
Matt08
01-10-2007, 09:20 PM
Brilliant design Matt!
Meh.
I hate it personally.
Keep the current one! :tongue:
Matt08
01-10-2007, 09:22 PM
Originally posted by Matt
Meh.
I hate it personally.
Keep the current one! :tongue:
I suppose you could come up with a much better design if you put hours more time into it :tongue:
Dang. My plan to do a crappy design to make the current one look fantastic backfired...
Magic
02-10-2007, 05:41 PM
We must have that as our main banner! NOW!
Protest!
Harry!
02-10-2007, 05:43 PM
Brilliant design Matt!
Conor
02-10-2007, 06:04 PM
Hmm, nice try Matt, but the designs a bit plain. A bit loger and you could probably have a much better TIBB. Love the banner though. Weldone. :spin:
Originally posted by Conor
Hmm, nice try Matt, but the designs a bit plain. A bit loger and you could probably have a much better TIBB. Love the banner though. Weldone. :spin:
Yay! Thank you for seeing as it was intended! :spin:
Magic
02-10-2007, 06:06 PM
I like it - Plain is Good!
Magic
02-10-2007, 07:52 PM
A very poorly edited of the layout i would like!
Magic
02-10-2007, 08:00 PM
Can Someboy make some smileys for me to use (and others), or shall i take this to graphics?
Originally posted by Magic-Shoes
Can Someboy make some smileys for me to use (and others), or shall i take this to graphics?
Why? :conf2:
Magic
05-10-2007, 09:23 PM
Because i want a birthday smiley!!!
Conor
05-10-2007, 09:28 PM
There already is a Birthday Smiley, but not on TIBB, I think you should ask for 1 in a seperate tread. I'd also like to see some new smileys.
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