4realz Gets a Makeover…
Inspired by my desire to redo the RCG theme, I recently gave 4realz.net a makeover… If you want to see what I did and why, check out my post on Rain City Guide:
And no doubt about it, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the redesign!
Tony Fantis 3:03 pm on June 12, 2009 Permalink |
Hey Dustin…lookin’ good! I agree with your wife. The new design is easier on the eyes, has a little more white sapce, and makes it easier to find things.
I’d be curious to see how your Facebook Connect panel would do on a different page. While fewer people would see it, perhaps they would have enough reason by then to feel compelled. Just a thought. It seems the “Recent Comments” is of more interest, at first. I think you suggested you might make that change. Could be interesting!
The new colors are a little colder, but look serious and official.
Looks good!
Tony Fantis
Saltyhomes.com
Salt Lake City, Utah
Dustin 3:11 pm on June 12, 2009 Permalink |
Great idea… I’m not ready to remove the FB Connect from the sidepanel but I like the idea of bringing the comments above it… done!
Ricardo Bueno 1:54 am on June 13, 2009 Permalink |
Only cuz you asked (sorta), here are my thoughts on the redesign:
I think I liked the old header better. But the navigation bar on this one is totally awesome and functional.
I like the “Recent Comments” displayed on the right sidebar.
I totally like the threaded comments feature!
Anyway, just a few things I took notice on and thought I’d share… All in all, great redesign!
Dustin 10:25 am on June 13, 2009 Permalink |
threaded comments are fun, huh?
Thanks for the feedback!
jf.sellsius.theclozing 7:16 am on June 13, 2009 Permalink |
Love it. Like a well staged home, you get a sense of spaciousness.
Dustin 10:28 am on June 13, 2009 Permalink |
You rock!
Really liking the closing by the way. It’s become a great place to head when I’m looking for some interesting real estate news…
Dean Ouellette 10:58 pm on June 14, 2009 Permalink |
Dustin, it really looks great!!! Good job with the new look
Dustin 11:32 pm on June 14, 2009 Permalink |
Thanks! The feedback has been pretty good so far, so I’m thinking it’s a good change so far!
Charles Richey 2:20 pm on June 16, 2009 Permalink |
I like the redesign. Makes scanning the site easier imo. You have some wasted space in the left hand column when you are viewing a post. Any chance you could move one of the columns over from the right side?
Dustin 3:35 pm on June 16, 2009 Permalink |
Great call on the “right panel”. I had two ads up there, but earlier today, they stopped showing and it almost definitely had something to do with an upgrade to a flash plugin. I’m gonna have to look into that!
Dale Monroe 7:44 am on July 28, 2009 Permalink |
Congratulations on the website redesign. It looks much easier to scan key content and pleasant to the eye. Another good move. Kudos Dustin!