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Old 07 June 2002, 01:34 PM
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OK folks, the brand new Scoobysport website is almost ready for release, and I will be posting the URL's up later on. (Just have to watch the England game first )

Currently in testing, and have been all day but will need everyone's help and feedback later on when version 1 is released.

Keep em peeled.

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Old 07 June 2002, 03:49 PM
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Nice one
Old 07 June 2002, 03:50 PM
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Muh-hah-hah...

Professional software tester - Awaiting...

Old 07 June 2002, 04:41 PM
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Well ????? dont tell me you've collapsed in shock after the match and hit the delete key on your keyboard, wiping out the whole site ? :P
Old 07 June 2002, 04:51 PM
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LOL

Just doing final testing - anyone who works in web design will know what I mean when I say Netscape is a big bag of pants [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

Nearly there though, then you can all get to work

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Old 07 June 2002, 05:14 PM
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Right, there you go guys. New site has been uploaded and is ready for testing by everyone here.

We may have some initial teething problems due to the complexity of the site so dont be too surprised if there are any mishaps, or technical problems (but do tell me what they were).

What I need from everyone is to visit the site and give me your feedback on:

1. Design
2. Content
3. Look and feel
4. Ease of use
5. Speed

Bearing in mind that we cant make too many design changes at this time, but we can improve the content, speed etc.

Feel free to either post your opinions here, or email me to scoobysport@kreature.co.uk

www.scoobysport.co.uk

Thanks
DW
Old 07 June 2002, 05:16 PM
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Here is the first beat release
Free set of Techno F1's for finding first mistake ?
Old 07 June 2002, 05:19 PM
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LOL

I knew that error was somewhere, but couldn't remember where

Cheers Gooner
Old 07 June 2002, 05:22 PM
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As a secondary note, the articles are written by me and not Scoobysport just to help with testing

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Old 07 June 2002, 05:37 PM
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Is the site down?
Old 07 June 2002, 05:39 PM
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Working fine here - what did it say?

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Page cant be displayed error..

You sure its not in your cache? Its down for me
Old 07 June 2002, 05:43 PM
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Just cleared my cache and it is still fine

What system, platform, connection and browser you on?

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Old 07 June 2002, 05:44 PM
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Didnt have time to check for bugs etc but visually its a lot lot better than the old site.
Old 07 June 2002, 05:44 PM
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XP, running broadband telewest, all other sites are ok.!

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Old 07 June 2002, 05:51 PM
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Seems its a DNS issue, can't resolve www.scoobynet.co.uk when I try and ping the address.

Whats the IP address of the site?
Old 07 June 2002, 05:53 PM
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looks good and fast for me over R ADSL, need some better directions though!

Nice to see some decent pics etc.

greg

Old 07 June 2002, 05:57 PM
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Site looks nice.

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Old 07 June 2002, 05:58 PM
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YHM

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Old 07 June 2002, 06:13 PM
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dreamweaver,

Just been to the sight and its good, very good. Nice layout, like the black background and the strategically placed muted photos. Good job.

Question that comes to mind is this: what took you so long to build it then (joking matey)?!!

Regards

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Old 07 June 2002, 06:17 PM
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Cheers Wacky

It when you are doing 5 sites at once that it takes a little bit longer, only a little though

DW
Old 07 June 2002, 07:42 PM
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I've got a content suggestion. As you've bothered to put a sound clip of the SS exhaust on there at idle, how about one where the car drives off at full bore and another from inside the car whilst doing the same full bore blast off?

I think it'd give people a better idea....

Matt
Old 08 June 2002, 10:17 AM
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Same setup as mega_stream. Also can't see it
Old 08 June 2002, 10:28 AM
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Does it come up with a 404, or a page cannot be displayed?

Needs looking into I think

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Old 08 June 2002, 10:37 AM
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DW - No, its a:

The page cannot be displayed
The page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be experiencing technical difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings.

Old 08 June 2002, 11:24 AM
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nice site, i play about with a bit of web design myself

http://www.peccy.com
http://www.yorkshirescoobys.co.uk
Old 08 June 2002, 11:51 AM
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Looking good DW.

Couple of suggestions:

First one (bit picky this I know), but on the home page, you have to scroll down a few inches to see the bottom of the page - is it possible to have the home page fitting into one screen? It's a small thing, but I think it can detract from the overall design. When you've got loads of info, then fair enough. It's something we get picked up on by customer's for who we design sites for - it's seems to be one of their pet hates!

Second: Expand the gallery to include customer cars? Good advertising for Pete and shows potential customers what can be achieved.

Overall the design and feel of the site is a big step forward

Chris
Old 08 June 2002, 12:04 PM
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Is it Scoobysport policy to get other peeps to do all their new product development testing? Only joking

Some products not illustrated. Some illustrated products not priced. Eg Prices button for Tuning kit brings up Styling.

Tone of the text is a bit overblown. I know it's mostly lifted over from the old site but we already know Scoobysport is wonderful A bit more info and a little less hype?

Purely constructive criticism. One of the best Scooby sites for sure

Best regards,

Richard.
Old 08 June 2002, 02:16 PM
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Imprezzed, easy to navigate, downloads quickly @ 42000bps and looks good.
Just need to pay them a visit now.
Old 08 June 2002, 02:28 PM
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I remember thinking that the black background was a good base. Looks mean, mate. I like it. Haven't used it yet, but first impressions (all important in retail) are GOOD.

Best of luck and when are you guys going to let me know when my Group N braided lines are in, eh?

Maz.


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