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So what do you guys (and gals) think of the new front end (http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/)... give it a couple of seconds to load.
Deleted Member D
14-12-2008, 03:12
Obviously thez more to add though ? To the front I mean ? :?
extreme-4x4
14-12-2008, 06:18
Obviously thez more to add though ? To the front I mean ? :?
im guessing you'd need to press the enter site bit for that
looks ok, but i refer to my previous questions
well tell us more then...bike site address ?
are you going to be around when we want something, are you in a possition to help members with problems ?
how do you plan to move the club forward ?
will the club and site be staying as it is ?
will you be organizing events for us ?
who's doing club merchandise hats ,t shirts, stickers etc how do we buy them now ?
sorry to be so nosy but its been very hush hush and drawn out, I've had so much time to think of questions !
oh and thanks for buying the club ...
extreme
Smile
as glad as i am someone bought the club, and its now yours to do with as you please, i cant beleive you did it so you could empty your bank account a bit, if that was the case you only had to pm me i would have been only too happy to help you with that :lol:
so you must by now have an idea what you plan to improve the site and make it work for you
jims-terrano
14-12-2008, 09:59
So what do you guys (and gals) think of the new front end (http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/)... give it a couple of seconds to load.
It loaded quick enough on my internet link which is quite slow really so speed aint too bad. My screen res is 1024x768 so the Enter Site button was hidden at the bottom of the page. I would probably stick the Forum's page in Faves or create a desktop shortcut to it. I simply prefer to go straight to the info I want but that's just how I am.
Jim T
I do like it, its a good idea, BUT in my honest opinion, most site i have ever been to with a loading page have a skip button which i nearly always use.
if i do it i can only guess that alot others do it too, so the loading page does not get a look in most of the time and becomes a waste.
but again i do like it for it novelty value.
i like it but theres only one downside to it........theres no pictures of my truck!!!!! :lol: :lol:
gets my vote -welldone-
Good presentation,showing what members do with they,re vehicles.Will get non members wanting to have a look.Quickly loaded onto screen but on virgin /telewest cable at 20mps
[b]well tell us more then...bike site address ?
What has that got to do with this site?
are you going to be around when we want something, are you in a possition to help members with problems ?
What do you mean by want something? and what do you mean by help members with problems, are you talking IT related? vehicle related? or mental problems... you need to be more specific.
how do you plan to move the club forward ?
At the moment, by selecting 1st gear and slowly letting the clutch up.... it's going to be a joint effort by us all to make this work.
will the club and site be staying as it is ?
NO, I will be moving it away from this very clunky software that it currently runs on.
will you be organizing events for us ?
No, I only have one pair of hands..... there's over a 1,000 members here so I'm sure there is someone quite capable in each area to organise regional meets etc.
who's doing club merchandise hats ,t shirts, stickers etc how do we buy them now ?
Lucy and I will, there will be an e-commerce merchandise section created in the coming weeks.
..... but its been very hush hush and drawn out, I've had so much time to think of questions !
Right up until yesterday afternoon the takeover was not 100% as Mav could have backed out any time. So what was the point of me saying "hello all, I might be taking over the club", if it ended up not happening.
This is going to be a long process that isn't going to just happen over night.... so extreme what is it that you can bring to the club?
-cheers-
zippy656
14-12-2008, 14:19
I think the way you changed over to being the boss worked just fine, apart from the PM. but thats life, after well ahh have the odd PC misshap! even me!.
As a member. i feel if a club for memberto help run.. not online stuff, but events rallys ect. Im doing one for April some time..
Im sure others can do one local to them im sure.
its NOT hard. fine some were to camp and a pub with good food. green lanes are harder for me, but am working on a little roll, over salisbury plane. hope to get a group leader as ive no idea where to go..
zippy
All looks the same to me, or am I missing something!!!!!
supertaff
14-12-2008, 16:53
Surely the club is only as strong and successful as the members make it.
You have the captain at the helm , and the crew doing their bit to keep the ship afloat . A ship is only as efficient as the captain AND crew make it, so let's support Bat 21 as much as we can, just as we supported Mick.
supertaff
14-12-2008, 16:59
P.S. to last message ...... The new front shows visitors what can be done with the Nissan/Ford trucks , and should generate more interest in the club from non-members, as marketing is just as important in gaining members as it is in sales. Thumbs up from me !!!
looks spot on to me, -welldone- -welldone-
tezzer
iansjones
14-12-2008, 17:23
Looks a great start to me.
Keep it up.
I wanna see it, let me know where it is please
Sniffer
Extreme 4x4
Unfortunatly I am not good with words but the only thing I find extreme about you is that your EXTREMELY ANNOYING.
Bat21
I like it but it is the kind of thing I would skip past when visiting a site
I wanna see it, let me know where it is please
Sniffer
It's here Sniffer (http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/), but I only updated the DNS records last night so it might take up to 72 hours before it filters through to your ISP... be patient and all will be reviled :wink:
The new front shows visitors what can be done with the Nissan/Ford trucks , and should generate more interest in the club from non-members, as marketing is just as important in gaining members as it is in sales. Thumbs up from me !!!
Spot on Supertaff, generating interest and attracting new members is all about presentation and first impressions... it's only a start but I think it's a step in the right direction.
Well I think it looks very good Bat21, a very good compilation of great photos.
The only thing that I can think of, that is any way detrimental is that it is all off road related and may and I say may not appeal to every 4X4 owner, will they go any further?
i agree with toolbox maybe just a bit to offroad maybe good to see some of the old rally photos as well
Good thoughts, A range of vehicles specs and situations would cover all nissan maveric 4x4 needs. I mean you could even slip one in of one with 22" rims 8O shudder
The only thing that I can think of, that is any way detrimental is that it is all off road related and may and I say may not appeal to every 4X4 owner, will they go any further?
I totally agree with that one and can see where you're coming from, I'll try and find some more tame photos
i agree with toolbox maybe just a bit to offroad maybe good to see some of the old rally photos as well
As long as they are inspiring photos, ones that will make new visitors to the site want to join in, that would be fine.
Hi Bat21 :smile:
I like the new front but also agree with some off the others that it might be nice to have some of the rallies and mini meet photos.
Just to show what a what a nice bunch we are. :lol: :lol: :wink:
I have a photo of my terrano with a turkey on the roof :lol: :lol: but dont worry I wont post it :smile: :lol:
Good luck with the new ownership -mex- -cheers-
I'm new to the marque and to this club so I've no axe to grind. I think that the new front end would have made me join the club sooner, rather than hanging about as a guest with limited access. I like the slide show of trucks, and think it definately shows people what they're missing out on.
I'm also a member of The Discovery Owners Club. They have differant area Sections with monthly "Pub Meets". I'm the Local Section Representitive for Devon and Cornwall. This way, people have a local contact, local meets and can organise local events, aswell as the "Nationals". Just a thought.
Keep up the good work, Lee.
Extreme 4x4
Unfortunatly I am not good with words but the only thing I find extreme about you is that your EXTREMELY ANNOYING.
Bat21
I like it but it is the kind of thing I would skip past when visiting a site
I agree with both points NNman!!!!!
jims-terrano
14-12-2008, 19:27
"I have a photo of my terrano with a turkey on the roof but dont worry I wont post it "
Wendy, you gotta post that -rotfl-
Jim
extreme-4x4
14-12-2008, 19:30
well hi boss,
i inquired about the bike site cos i like enduro bikes nothing sinister i was just curious, but i guess it would have been an insight into how you set your sites up
my question about help, was i guess a little non descriptive but yes i meant it help loading pics or cant do something on the site or suggestions like mav did
as was, if you had any changes in mind or was you open to suggestions
i assumed the leader would be organizing the national rally but then again too nosey
as for the shop, i had asked mav for some club stickers to advertise the club on my truck but i guess he hadnt had time. thats why i was asking who to buy from, but its your club if you in a hurry neither am i
i was always asking mav of ways i could help the club but if your just happy with 10.00 a year , so be it
oh and for the chap who finds me extremely annoying sadly thats your opinion and possibly others but you will just have to live with it
unless you want to organize the national rally then you can tell me all about it when i come.
id rather not lower myself to that playground stuff here thank you
yours extremely annoying
there will be none of that on my rally let me tell ya :lol:
ill still do it if that ok (rally)
floyd500b
14-12-2008, 20:08
Paul (Bat 21) - top marks for your efforts to date :smile:
I want to enjoy this club and have pride in being a member.
I want to have reason to check in every day.
I want get along with everyone and hopefully contribute from time to time.
I want to have fun :lol: :lol: :lol:
Love the front page, but there are clearly not enough Navaras :smile: :smile:
Let's go from strength to strength guys :smile:
Cheers
Graham
new captain? no one told me!...... :(
I like the new lead in though....... :smile:
regards...bri
floyd500b
14-12-2008, 20:36
new captain? no one told me!...... :(
Where you been - sleeping??
(RIP) PLANK
14-12-2008, 21:04
well I think it looks good, and a fair mix of motors even one of me! which is also one o fthe most popular photos in the gallery so has earned a place there!
Maybe one or two more road goinf vehicles wouldnt hurt and maybe one of Bat's gorgeous Mrs :wink:
But on the whole pretty good. The only thing I would say is, I am a bit unsure of a big software change as that would change the whole feel of the site and may put a few pwople off, but its got to be worth a try.
Som where i have a few hundred snaps of the club rally's and off roading events and even a few video clips, if i can find them do you want me to post them on a cd or something simmilar so you can take you pick for the gallery?
Willow,
I would say a photo of a Turkey on a T would be about the best pic of the lot, infact if it isnt entered in to the photo comp I will be most disapointed!
i can get you a pic of a turkey driving a t2 :lol: :lol: :lol:
(my wife's cousin's hubby)for the last 5 years he has bought the same motor as i have and it gets quite annoying :twisted:
CaptLimey
14-12-2008, 21:52
Hi Bat 21
I'm not an off-road man (it costs me enough to keep my beast OK for on road stuff!) but I love the front end. I also enjoy the club chat and wonderful helpful attitude of the members. So, more strength to your arm in keeping it going, you have my enthusiastic support.
On the new software issue, can I ask that any changes be Macintosh compatible please?
Kind regards CL
Deleted Member S
14-12-2008, 22:05
It might be just me & my PC but when you press the play button nothing happens :?
jims-terrano
14-12-2008, 22:15
Paul, has all the problems people having got anything to do with Flas or Java versions on their computers :?:
Jim T
So what do you guys (and gals) think of the new front end (http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/)... give it a couple of seconds to load.
Ditto some of the other posters - hasn't changed at all for me - tried control-F5 too ...
was I too late for a temporary trial?
Edit:
OK - just trawled all the way back through these posts and found one that said I might need to wait 72 hours to see the "new front end" ...
It might be just me & my PC but when you press the play button nothing happens :?
Play button.... what play button?
Paul, has all the problems people having got anything to do with Flas or Java versions on their computers :?:
Jim T
No Jim I would have thought so, like I said it may take up to 72 hours to propagate through to the ISPs before some may get to see it. It loads up with about 2 - 3 seconds here.
floyd500b
14-12-2008, 23:18
So what do you guys (and gals) think of the new front end (http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/)... give it a couple of seconds to load.
Ditto some of the other posters - hasn't changed at all for me - tried control-F5 too ...
was I too late for a temporary trial?
Edit:
OK - just trawled all the way back through these posts and found one that said I might need to wait 72 hours to see the "new front end" ...
Did you notice - the new front end is .com not .co.uk
Makes a difference
Cheers
Graham
Did you notice - the new front end is .com not .co.uk
Makes a difference
Cheers
Graham
haha - nice try: I *did* notice the new URL but had just clicked on the provided hyperlink anyway ...
Guess Virgin Media / Telewest are holding on to an older cached version for now ...
floyd500b
14-12-2008, 23:28
Did you notice - the new front end is .com not .co.uk
Makes a difference
Cheers
Graham
haha - nice try: I *did* notice the new URL but had just clicked on the provided hyperlink anyway ...
Guess Virgin Media / Telewest are holding on to an older cached version for now ...
No worries - just thought I'd point it out :lol:
Willow,
I would say a photo of a Turkey on a T would be about the best pic of the lot, infact if it isnt entered in to the photo comp I will be most disapointed! Well you and jim have requested it so Il give it a go (not good at posting I send them but I never know where they go :lol: :lol: ) Sorry :oops:
Anyone who cant see the new front end may need to clear their DNS Cache, this should happen when you reboot or you can go to a DOS prompt and type
ipconfig /flushdns
Good Luck
Sniffer
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