I have had a lot of comments about the new format of the classified ads on my site. Many have remarked that they liked the old format better with all the ads listed on the page so that they could quickly scan the ads.
My question is this, which format do you prefer? The current format is this one:
The sort features would work the same (they don't work on the alt page right now) and all the other features would be the same. What version do you like better? I want to make the page easy to use and read so please let me know. Thanks.
Brad it looks like theirs more adds on the old stile? or
July 9 2008, 12:23 AM
maybe you add more pages when the new adds fills up?any hoot i could,nt get pics. to up load before and when you fixed it so us less pc challenge people can put pics up.I reposted my add and put the pics in, and it sold the next day thanks Willy
system overloaded
This message has been edited by willy1 on Jul 9, 2008 12:25 AM
Format:
The current format makes it easier to find an item of interest. Once I find something I like (& can't afford) I can click the link for more info & frustration. Works for me.
Archives:
The ad archives were great from the old site. They gave you an idea of current prices for items, & several times I was able to pick up something by digging thru older ads in the archives.
FWIW, Thank You for a great airgun site...I check it daily (I believe I have done so since about 1995 or 1996) & have managed to snag many good deals over the years.
and say I much prefer the second one. It gives more info at a glance, without having to follow a link to get the info. Lazy? doubt it. Just like it better.
Nick F.
This message has been edited by nandoboots on Jul 9, 2008 12:54 AM
I like the new one after just a little bit of getting used to it
July 9 2008, 1:01 AM
I'd let people use the new one for a week or two before considering a lot of changes based on comments. Everyone's gonna have different preferences so changing things for one person (or a few) at this point could just end up irritating another group of people.
the 'airgun ads' newsletter? I forget the guys name, Able maybe? Well, I really liked his publication, I'd get it every month or so, scan the ads. But, all the old guys that listed stuff, they died or got too old to keep posting ads. And the kids, they don't know how to turn a page if its real paper. Thats kinda like your old site.
Your new site is lots easier to check on, don't need to open a new window to check an ad. Kids will get it, heck even I get it. I'd keep the new one if I were you. We need to keep several ad sites running, and yours is the oldest that I know of. Don't let it go down.
So, if you haven't guessed, I vote for the new format.
although I believe a smaller font could be used. The big plus from my point of view is that I haven't noticed any of those garbage posts yet so I assume the new format helps keep them out --- good job!!
The new format is problematic with portable devices...
July 9 2008, 8:16 AM
I use my IPod at my office for personal web browsing, and the new format has problems when viewed on the small screen.
The pop-up text details won't go away so you have to reload the page to see the page again.
With the increase of the use of portable web devices, phones, IPods Iphone, etc., web designers will have to take into account the new way of browsing.
Plus, storing and displaying photos stored on YOUR servers can open you up to problems with the courts. Courts have ruled that images stored on outside servers and accessed through a full URL are exempt and "not the same as storing and serving photos within the controlled network".
Outside photos aren't your problem, photos on your server are.
Users like to not have to use an outside photo service...and lawyers like it to.
First, Brad thank you for everthing you do to help us airguners.My two cents worth.. several of my airgun friends and myself do prefer the old way better.
Thanks- Cecil whiteside
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