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Title: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Lubab on May 01, 2007, 04:31:02 PM
http://jtfthinktank.com/sample1.php

Hey guys take a look at what MakaB did! Not all links are working yet, but you can see what it would look like.

I think it's a big improvement. Please share your thoughts about it here or on the JTF Think Tank. If people like it better we should propose it to Chaim.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: ftf on May 01, 2007, 04:47:18 PM
Of course it shouldn't say JTF Forum at the top, as it isn't the forum...
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: mord on May 01, 2007, 04:50:53 PM
Thats a good point
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Fruit of thy loins on May 01, 2007, 05:08:21 PM
It's a big improvement over the existing JTF English site and would be even better with as YM said the articles on a separate page.

But I still think the JTF Hebrew pages are more beautiful.  CAn the person who did the Real Right pages in Hebrew not be contracted to do a new version of the English site?  YOu know there are probably dozens of people who do not have the patience to scroll down through the JTF English site.  They are newcomers and don't know how good the articles are, and all they see is a fairly cluttered lay out. 
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Lubab on May 01, 2007, 05:18:41 PM
The Hebrew blue is too dark. But a light blue like this forum might be nice.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: ftf on May 01, 2007, 05:22:44 PM
Black (as in pitch black) generally doesn't look good, I made a black website with white text once, and it was horrible on the eyes....
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Trumpeldor on May 01, 2007, 05:23:05 PM
I like it except for the scrolling red message at the top.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Maccabi on May 01, 2007, 05:25:35 PM
Is this the Hebrew site?

http://www.jtf.org/g/index.html

The graphic looks nice but I think any site where you have to read more than a few sentences must be white background with black text IMO.  Anything else is amateur - it may look nice, but not user/reader friendly

BTW: All of the archived articles can stay as they are...a new site would only have to change the homepage and create about 5 new main pages.

Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Hail Columbia on May 01, 2007, 07:14:24 PM
All captions, as well as the images contained therein, should be placed on opposite positions, instead of jutting in random directions into the article.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Maccabi on May 01, 2007, 07:45:25 PM
All captions, as well as the images contained therein, should be placed on opposite positions, instead of jutting in random directions into the article.

I know...I just copied and pasted it from the current page.

I think maybe the 2 articles of the week could just have introductory paragraphs and 2 or 3 pictures, along with a link to the rest of the article.

That way the homepage of the site doesn't have to be so long.

another option could be http://jtfthinktank.com/sample2.php

but I sort of like sample1 better
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: dawntreader on May 01, 2007, 10:46:23 PM
Wow, can I just say the proposed new look for the JTF.org is WAYYYYYYYY better than the current page.

I hope at some point soon JTF is able to implement that change.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: kahaneloyalist on May 02, 2007, 12:14:17 AM
Thanks for your hard work, but it kinda looks like a late nineties web site. I think the current version is better though that isnt great either
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Mishmaat on May 02, 2007, 12:39:59 AM
I think it's a step backwards. The aesthetics are lame. Plus, with all the links it looks overwhelming. The reason the Hebrew site works is because it's simple, yet bold. Strip it down and keep it simple. I have tomorrow off from work, Baruch Ha'Shem! I'll try to put something together.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Shlomo on May 02, 2007, 01:05:46 AM
Yakov, do you know what software the Hebrew site uses? Or is it all custom?
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Trumpeldor on May 02, 2007, 01:06:35 AM
Yakov, do you know what software the Hebrew site uses? Or is it all custom?

I'm pretty sure Oz77 designed it. Maybe Chaim can put you in touch with him.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Maccabi on May 04, 2007, 06:38:16 AM
updated version of the site available.

http://jtfthinktank.com/sample2.php

most of the links should be working
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Shlomo on May 04, 2007, 08:20:40 AM
updated version of the site available.

http://jtfthinktank.com/sample2.php

most of the links should be working

It looks great.

I think that toolbar on the top needs something.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: kahaneloyalist on May 04, 2007, 09:26:22 AM
I think it looks better but very amateur, you should use colors besides white as the background
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Maccabi on May 05, 2007, 07:09:27 PM
updated version of the site available.

http://jtfthinktank.com/sample2.php

most of the links should be working

It looks great.

I think that toolbar on the top needs something.


Here's a modification of the top toolbar

http://jtfthinktank.com/sample4.php the graphic only show on that page at the moment.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Nic Brookes on May 05, 2007, 07:38:03 PM
Looking excellent
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Trumpeldor on May 05, 2007, 08:38:35 PM
Much improved.
Title: Re: New Proposed JTF.org Look
Post by: Lubab on May 05, 2007, 10:29:09 PM
Here I especially like the video page because it's a really easy way to click on and promote JTF's videos in an orderly way.