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I am creating a new retro site
« on: August 07, 2011, 01:19:09 AM »
A few years back I created VintageAmiga.com along with several other vintage sites. I have decided to combine them all into one large site. When I am done, it will have over 700 pages.

I will have all major retro computer manufacturers, console makers and retro games.

So far I just have Apple and Commodore machines (http://RetroGameAndComputer.com).

I'd appreciate your thoughts on the Amiga content. Now, I am off to add the Atari and ZX Spectrum content.

Thanks,
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2011, 03:12:33 PM »
I see many of you have visited my site. If it is not too much trouble would you please take a look at my Amiga content and provide critical feedback. I want to make sure that section is top shelf. I got my first Amiga when I was 17 (and A500).

When I created VintageAmiga.com with a friend, we had issues and we closed it. This time I am doing everything myself. This time I want to include all computers and consoles of the time as I feel the competition was a major part of the 1980 dynamic and lead to Commodores's fall.

Any critical information is greatly appreciated. Especially any information I have left out.

Once I have done a first pass of the site, I plan to add an amiga peripherals section.

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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #2 on: August 07, 2011, 05:42:00 PM »
While I actually like the colorset and the layout, I do think there are to many adds.
And all those adds makes me not want to visit the site more than once.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2011, 05:59:08 PM »
Wot yssing said.  It really is "ad overload".

Also, everything I click on says "page not found" so apart from the main page (which does look quite nice... apart from the ads) I can't really comment.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2011, 06:15:39 PM »
The "Retro Game & Computer" box on the right has to go or be fixed.
It's the most obvious to klick and full of dead links..

And, I appreciate the fact that you mention the ST on the Amiga page, but a picture of it????



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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2011, 06:16:46 PM »
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Wot yssing said.  It really is "ad overload".

Also, everything I click on says "page not found" so apart from the main  page (which does look quite nice... apart from the ads) I can't really  comment.

I can comment.
Why?
Aren't there enough sites covering this?
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2011, 06:26:12 PM »
Doesn't work with IE9 (drop down menus). Firefox works, as well as Opera.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2011, 06:59:38 PM »
Main page looks fine. No advertisements here thanks to AdBlock.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2011, 08:53:33 PM »
Quote from: Darrin;653555
Also, everything I click on says "page not found" so apart from the main page (which does look quite nice... apart from the ads) I can't really comment.
The links in 'Retro Computer', on the left side, seems to work fine.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2011, 09:05:03 PM »
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Main page looks fine. No advertisements here thanks to AdBlock.

My mind boggles to think anyone would browse web without adblock.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2011, 09:11:04 PM »
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The links in 'Retro Computer', on the left side, seems to work fine.


I've tried that (and just tried it again) with the same error.  Using AOL 9.6 here.  Perhaps I should power up the A4000 and try AWeb or IBrowse.  :)
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2011, 09:18:16 PM »
it looks a little bit too similar to Amiga History Guide to me if I am honest.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2011, 10:32:00 PM »
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I've tried that (and just tried it again) with the same error.  Using AOL 9.6 here.  Perhaps I should power up the A4000 and try AWeb or IBrowse.  :)
The site needs a modern browser with CSS. ie the site doesn't look good on ibrowse & aweb. And with netsurf which has css the links on the leftside, 'home' & 'retro computer' are completely gone.
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #13 on: August 07, 2011, 11:13:47 PM »
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The site needs a modern browser with CSS. ie the site doesn't look good on ibrowse & aweb. And with netsurf which has css the links on the leftside, 'home' & 'retro computer' are completely gone.


Ah, cheers.  I'll save myself the effort then.  :)
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Re: I am creating a new retro site
« Reply #14 on: August 07, 2011, 11:14:49 PM »
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My mind boggles to think anyone would browse web without adblock.

Adblock doesn't work too well with linux. Can you reccomend a better one?
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