(Dec 23, 2013 05:43 AM)Ryes Wrote: i was ok with it until he said "it's a terrible theme and SMF isn't that great." "come up with something new and that might just attract people." these 2 things got me, 1 because he is a web designer and knows how to code so he sees it as easy to create a theme. as someone like me has no experience so i see it as an extreme challenge. And as for coming up with something new to attract visitor also got me because ive tryed to do giveaways . nothing to expensive. But its that ive tried to get people to sign up, i just wanted opinions on the 18+ part whether i should keep it or not, i didn't want his opinion on what i use as a forum bases or what my theme is.
1. I'm a web designer, i make all sorts from simple websites to games. From my experience your theme is horrible. Theme is 50% of why people stay on a website, the other 50% is content.
2. Forum base is 100% important when making a forum website. Use MYbb or PHPbb. They are easier to modify and have a lot more options.
3. Giveaways will only attract a few, advertising is what you need and good content base.
4. 18+ forums have absolutely no place on a gaming website. 99% of future potential members will be under 18 which leaves you to make sure that everyone who joins your forum is 18+. You do not want a child pornograhpy site blooming. Fed time.
Critique is the most important part you could even ask for. It doesn't matter if you have a 18+ forum when your theme repels people from even joining.
The fact he tried to help you shouldn't anger you, it should make you go hmm lets see what he is talking about and think about doing this.
Always, always, always listen to critique and peoples opinions on your website..
You MUST remember, it isn't your own opinion on your website its what others think. Your own opinion has 0 value.
Listen to your visitors use their words to improve.
