New Home Page Design

[Demonland 71,536]

Hi Guys,

With the new season almost upon us I've been working hard the past few days to come up with a new homepage design that blends well into the rest of the site (ie: the forums).

Check it out here: http://www.demonland.com or just click the Home button above.

It basically gives a summary of the rest of the site (ie: recent posts and articles) as well as Demons and AFL news, the Demonland twitter feed as well as an Upcoming Events Calendar.

Let us know what you think.

Go Dees!

Andy

[demonglory 70]

Love it Demonland - Well done!!

[RalphiusMaximus 6,023]

It's a bit heavy on information. Useful if you know what you want to look for, but imagine being a newby and confronted with that. It's a touch overwhelming. Also I think the shade of red being used is too bright. It really leaps off the page in contrast to the dark blue. Tends to give me a headache.

Aside from that, I love the look of the place.

[TT's Demons 1]

I have recently joined Demonland and love the new look. I had always found Demonology easier to read but have never been able to join there. The new look is better now then Demonology IMO, so congratulations on the changes...

[sue 9,096]

Only one grumble - the contrast of the font is not strong against a white background. bit hard to read unless displayed in a large font. How about using black please?

[titan_uranus 24,971]

It's a bit heavy on information. Useful if you know what you want to look for, but imagine being a newby and confronted with that. It's a touch overwhelming. Also I think the shade of red being used is too bright. It really leaps off the page in contrast to the dark blue. Tends to give me a headache.

Have to agree that there's a bit of an overload of info on the homepage. Probably don't need to show active members there, for one.

I do like the links to Demon-related news articles, though.

[Viney Vidi Vici 145]

Have to agree that there's a bit of an overload of info on the homepage. Probably don't need to show active members there, for one.

I do like the links to Demon-related news articles, though.

I agree. Just kinda hit me in the face for a second before I realised what was happening. Info is good, just theres lots of it....

other thing I just found out, which might be handy for others, forum pages formats doesn't seem to be compatible with google chrome. or its just me...

[Demonland 71,536]

I agree. Just kinda hit me in the face for a second before I realised what was happening. Info is good, just theres lots of it....

other thing I just found out, which might be handy for others, forum pages formats doesn't seem to be compatible with google chrome. or its just me...

Works fine with Google Chrome on a Mac. Will try it out on the PC at work tomorrow. I see no reason why it wouldn't display properly but I will stand corrected if it doesn't.

[Daz's Dee's 113]

I'll admit i like the old "Home page" better it just looked great and as some others have noted not as busy/clutered, totaly up too you i will read it regardless as i just love it the forums and information is fantastic and its great everyone (inc myself) gets to provide there OWN point of view keep it up...

ps got some money coming for you guys just waiting for a few things to happin

[stitches 19]

Not sure what everyone's bitching and complaining about. I love the fact that the homepage is now like a portal for all things Demons. I get the latest forum posts, the latest articles, match previews and reports and the latest Demons news all on the one page.

Thank you Demonland. Most of us appreciated the hard work you have put in over the past few weeks to bring us this wonderful site.

BTW works fine with Google Chrome on a PC too.

[DemonDing 56]

my photo doesnt come up with my posts doesnt bother me that much really.

I've got a sony erricson phone and for some reason since the format of the site was changed when i use demonland when im reading post the post are a pain in the ass to read because the text

comes

out

like

this

and

its

quite

annoying

too

read.

Is there anything that can be done to fix this or do i really need to get an iphone or something?

Once again appogise if these a stupid questions as im not a computer person im a plumber who loves reading all the threads at smoko and lunch.

CHEERS!!!

[stitches 19]

my photo doesnt come up with my posts doesnt bother me that much really.

I've got a sony erricson phone and for some reason since the format of the site was changed when i use demonland when im reading post the post are a pain in the ass to read because the text

comes

out

like

this

and

its

quite

annoying

too

read.

Is there anything that can be done to fix this or do i really need to get an iphone or something?

Once again appogise if these a stupid questions as im not a computer person im a plumber who loves reading all the threads at smoko and lunch.

CHEERS!!!

Whilst reading this I was thinking that you need to get an iPhone as it displays the site beautifully.

As for your display picture. In the settings where you put the picture up there are two options change photo and change avatar. The photo is your display picture for the top right of the page and the avatar is for the picture below you name when you post. It's stupid that there are two options for essentially the same thing.

[Viney Vidi Vici 145]

I agree. Just kinda hit me in the face for a second before I realised what was happening. Info is good, just theres lots of it....

other thing I just found out, which might be handy for others, forum pages formats doesn't seem to be compatible with google chrome. or its just me...

on second thoughts, just had another look this morning, and yeah, its handy having links to all things demons.

and thanks for the responses about google chrome... i'll have to work out whats wrong then.

[Demonland 71,536]

on second thoughts, just had another look this morning, and yeah, its handy having links to all things demons.

and thanks for the responses about google chrome... i'll have to work out whats wrong then.

How is it displaying for you in Google Chrome? Are you able to send me a screenshot?

[DemonDing 56]

Whilst reading this I was thinking that you need to get an iPhone as it displays the site beautifully.

As for your display picture. In the settings where you put the picture up there are two options change photo and change avatar. The photo is your display picture for the top right of the page and the avatar is for the picture below you name when you post. It's stupid that there are two options for essentially the same thing.

Cheers mate ill have a go, and yeah look im just being a tight ass and dont wanna get new phone but it looks as tho ill have too. thanks again!

[Demonland 71,536]

Cheers mate ill have a go, and yeah look im just being a tight ass and dont wanna get new phone but it looks as tho ill have too. thanks again!

The problem with older phones/traditional phone phones is that they aren't made or designed to view webpages as they are meant to be viewed on a computer screen. The iPhone and other smart phones are made to be able to view web content as they are on a screen.

[beelzebub 23,313]

Its pays to count to ten sometimes..lol At first I wasnt that enamoured with the redesign. Seems a bit retro... But upon looking at it via my iPhone I can see exactly where ya coming from. Top job )

[Jack Jack 415]

The problem with older phones/traditional phone phones is that they aren't made or designed to view webpages as they are meant to be viewed on a computer screen. The iPhone and other smart phones are made to be able to view web content as they are on a screen.

New site looks great.

Just noticed a small spelling mistake on the front page. Demons Fourm.

[DemonDing 56]

The problem with older phones/traditional phone phones is that they aren't made or designed to view webpages as they are meant to be viewed on a computer screen. The iPhone and other smart phones are made to be able to view web content as they are on a screen.

No worries andy ill live, will look in to getting a newer phone as i read the herald sun for about 4 secs then the phone is out seeing whats new on demonland!!

[Demonland 71,536]

Its pays to count to ten sometimes..lol At first I wasnt that enamoured with the redesign. Seems a bit retro... But upon looking at it via my iPhone I can see exactly where ya coming from. Top job )

Next time you are viewing the homepage or the forum, press the + at the bottom of the screen and click Add to Homescreen. It will add Melbourne Jumper logo onto your Homescreen for quick access to the site.

[Demonland 71,536]

New site looks great.

Just noticed a small spelling mistake on the front page. Demons Fourm.

That was intentional to see who was paying attention.

Will fix it tonight.

[beelzebub 23,313]

Next time you are viewing the homepage or the forum, press the + at the bottom of the screen and click Add to Homescreen. It will add Melbourne Jumper logo onto your Homescreen for quick access to the site.

done ...sweet !!!

[The Big Ticket 94]

Next time you are viewing the homepage or the forum, press the + at the bottom of the screen and click Add to Homescreen. It will add Melbourne Jumper logo onto your Homescreen for quick access to the site.

Love it. That will be very handy

[DemonDing 56]

Next time you are viewing the homepage or the forum, press the + at the bottom of the screen and click Add to Homescreen. It will add Melbourne Jumper logo onto your Homescreen for quick access to the site.

OHH WHAT!?!?!? Now i reallllly need to get a bloody iphone!! problem is i wont get any work done, ill be sneaking off to the loo to sit on

demonland all day!!!

[Deeoldfart 8,005]

I love the new design. Lots of information, easy to understand, simple to navigate. Being from interstate, I especially appreciate the news links.