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Barcel36 · 02-15-2009, 01:51 PM

Excellente job, a great improvement in usability. Congratulations

K100Dave · 02-15-2009, 02:05 PM

looks fantastic!

jay · 02-15-2009, 02:22 PM

Adam,
The forum is X-HTML 1.0 Transitional -- while the main page is HTML 1.0 Transitional. I'd suggest using the same DOCTYPE, for no other reason than consistency's sake.

On line 59, your programmer wraps a the footer DIV inside an anchor (link) tag, which is illegal:

<a href="https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/"><div class="nav_footer"></div></a>

I'd recommend putting the link inside the DIV, and styling the text as Display:None, like this:

<div class="nav_footer"><a style="background-url:foobar.jpg" href="https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/"><span style="display:none">Enter Site</span></a></div>

This will make the site accessible to people who use screen reading software, and will make it X-HTML compliant.

Also, I agree with other posters that the design of the front, while somewhat playing homage to Pentax, is fairly different than the standard theme of the site (which I know is adjustable), and is much lower key than the Pentax site.

Perhaps take a few more notes from Pentax -- keep your background white, and use shades of grey as a fill color for div's.

Just a thought. Keep up the great site.

Adam · 02-15-2009, 03:29 PM

I'll have a look at the invalid tag and fix it. As far as I can see, though, the homepage is XHTML 1.0, just like the forum.

Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)

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**Sailor** · 02-15-2009, 07:37 PM

I like it: looks real "up town".

Jer

KFrog · 02-15-2009, 07:45 PM

Whoa what a change! Nice job Adam. Glad to see the site continue to improve. Got to get it ready for the new Pentax camera maybe?

LensScribe · 02-16-2009, 12:42 AM

Good work troops, it looks great. Working perfectly in Chrome.

**sureshgvv** · 02-16-2009, 08:01 AM

It looks awesome!!!

zoeybird · 02-16-2009, 08:18 PM

SAweeeet...as you said...very easy on the eyes

**monochrome** · 02-16-2009, 08:23 PM

At first I was shocked and discombobulated.

But now the Homepage is growing in me - and I've found all the links I formerly used from the old Homepage.

One thing that troubles me - somehow my user name password and that were formerly pre-filled in their boxes just waiting for me to click Login - are no linger there.

Can't figure out what I did before to amke them sticky, so now I have too type the fort letter of my UN.

Small beans

jct us101 · 02-16-2009, 08:49 PM

I think I'll ask you what to do next time I update my website's front page. :-D

Bostjan · 02-18-2009, 02:22 AM

Excellent! I, love, love, love the new look! Bravo.

Bostjan

thomasjmpark · 02-18-2009, 01:03 PM

The new page looks great! I was a bit slow to realise that it had changes because I use a direct link to the forums! (even though I got an email) It looks very slick and user friendly, good job

Pumalite · 02-19-2009, 03:21 AM

It looks fine

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Barcel36 New Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guadalajara, Mexico Photos: Gallery Posts: 20	Excellent job Excellente job, a great improvement in usability. Congratulations

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jay Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Posts: 65	Adam, The forum is X-HTML 1.0 Transitional -- while the main page is HTML 1.0 Transitional. I'd suggest using the same DOCTYPE, for no other reason than consistency's sake. On line 59, your programmer wraps a the footer DIV inside an anchor (link) tag, which is illegal: <a href="https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/"><div class="nav_footer"></div></a> I'd recommend putting the link inside the DIV, and styling the text as Display:None, like this: <div class="nav_footer"><a style="background-url:foobar.jpg" href="https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/"><span style="display:none">Enter Site</span></a></div> This will make the site accessible to people who use screen reading software, and will make it X-HTML compliant. Also, I agree with other posters that the design of the front, while somewhat playing homage to Pentax, is fairly different than the standard theme of the site (which I know is adjustable), and is much lower key than the Pentax site. Perhaps take a few more notes from Pentax -- keep your background white, and use shades of grey as a fill color for div's. Just a thought. Keep up the great site.

02-15-2009, 03:29 PM	#64
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608 Original Poster	I'll have a look at the invalid tag and fix it. As far as I can see, though, the homepage is XHTML 1.0, just like the forum. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-15-2009, 07:37 PM	#65
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I like it: looks real "up town". Jer

02-15-2009, 07:45 PM	#66
KFrog Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	Whoa what a change! Nice job Adam. Glad to see the site continue to improve. Got to get it ready for the new Pentax camera maybe?

02-16-2009, 12:42 AM	#67
LensScribe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	Good work troops, it looks great. Working perfectly in Chrome.

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sureshgvv Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,115	It looks awesome!!!

02-16-2009, 08:18 PM	#69
zoeybird Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 36	SAweeeet...as you said...very easy on the eyes

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	At first I was shocked and discombobulated. But now the Homepage is growing in me - and I've found all the links I formerly used from the old Homepage. One thing that troubles me - somehow my user name password and that were formerly pre-filled in their boxes just waiting for me to click Login - are no linger there. Can't figure out what I did before to amke them sticky, so now I have too type the fort letter of my UN. Small beans

02-16-2009, 08:49 PM	#71
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	I think I'll ask you what to do next time I update my website's front page. :-D

02-18-2009, 02:22 AM	#72
Bostjan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Slovenia Posts: 140	Excellent! I, love, love, love the new look! Bravo. Bostjan

02-18-2009, 01:03 PM	#73
thomasjmpark Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keswick, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,134	The new page looks great! I was a bit slow to realise that it had changes because I use a direct link to the forums! (even though I got an email) It looks very slick and user friendly, good job

02-19-2009, 03:21 AM	#74
Pumalite Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 80	It looks fine

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