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Cigar Box Nation Redesign
Hello everyone,
I wanted to let you know that we are working on a redesign of Cigar Box Nation's look and feel (known as its "theme" or "skin". Basically, this means the banner, the colors, how the different content boxes look, etc. This current theme has been in place for several years now, and was never all that great to begin with (I know, because I'm the one that came up with it), so it is definitely time for an update.
The core functionality that makes up Cigar Box Nation is not changing, only the way it looks on your computer screen. You'll still be able to upload photos and vids, browse groups, post forum topics and comments, update your own pages, take part in the chat, etc.
We are working with a professional Ning theme developer on this project (you can see some of her Ning design porfolio here if you want), with a goal of making the overall site look much cleaner, and more modern, while still retaining a "vintagey" feel that is in keeping with cigar box guitars.
The Cigar Box Nation logo (star/upraised fist/CBG) will be kept. We will also be making sure to keep some of the key stuff on the front page that you all love so much (Photo slideshow, Videos, Top Content, Forums, Groups). We are going to be working hard to make it easier to nagivate the site in general though, especially for newer users. So the main menu is going to be revamped and some other navigational aids added.
My hope is that the end result of all of this will be a much better looking and easier-to-use website. I am sure there will be some bumps in the road, and I know that not everyone will like every change. This process of having a professional, modern theme developed is not cheap, but I think it is an investment very much worth making.
Feel free to post comments and discuss all of this. I'll do my best to reply as possible.
Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by john mackay on
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I like the new style.
much better than the old well done.CB Gitty
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Permalink Reply by darryl kernaghan on
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I just 'refreshed' from 5 hrs ago,and bam,'spam attack',then i realised what's happening,looks good Ben
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Permalink Reply by Preston J. Laisure on
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I like what I see. Thanks.
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Permalink Reply by Slowpaw Steve T on
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WOW.....will take some getting used to , well done :-)
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Permalink Reply by Clock The Wolf on
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Is there a reason for the big space beneath the videos? It seems kind of odd...
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Permalink Reply by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker on
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I'm not seeing a big space... not sure what you mean?
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Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on
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i believe he means this on the bottom of the front page
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also adding an image in comments ,,(like i just did ) was hard to do because the add image box pops up at the bottom of the screen and is cut off . you cant scroll down to click post . (i had to use the tab button blindly )
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Under the individual posted videos there is a big gap... not what pick is referencing below...
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ah . i see . i think that space is there due to the related vids column .
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Yes. The part with the guy on the bicycle :-o
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OH, I thought you meant on the front page. I'll see what can be done about that.
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