Our new site

Posted: Nov 30, 2011

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Welcome! It's crazy-whack-funky. We have a lot of bugs to work out here, Junkies, but we know that you all like to stick your nose into other people's business. Well, this is your business. A and I and the gang from BackMyBooks want to change the way we present my goodies.

No, not that kind of goodies. You kiss your mother with that mouth?

You'll be seeing more topical blogging from me on this site. We're adding some things to the sidebars that will make it easier for you to get your free stuff, and also easier for me to dip my bony Scrooge McDuck fingers into your wallet (i.e. "make it easier for people to buy stuff".)

We will be adding things to the store, adding the rest of my books to the Library section, and in general just messing things up until we get it all right.

We figure it will take two or three weeks to get this site properly broken in. ARealGirl, Tay, GK and I say "bring it!" Start mucking about and breaking things.

When you find bugs, and you will, email them to media@scottsigler.com. We'll prioritize, add them to our list, and start to make things all nice and smooth like a Diary Queen soft-serve.

116 Comments

ChrisToohey

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 1:05PM

Loving the new site and the integration with BackMyBooks -- awesome stuff!

-Chris Toohey
http://www.twitter.com/ChrisToohey

Catalyst

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 3:03PM

DAMN I'm loving the fast load for when posting comments

Perry Dawsey >>>>M.O.P.A.I.<<<< Massively Over Powered and Infected
"Darkness within darkness--the gateway to all understanding."
---Tao Te Ching

Catalyst

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 3:05PM

I obviously spoke to soon because it took a couple of minutes for that one to post.

Perry Dawsey >>>>M.O.P.A.I.<<<< Massively Over Powered and Infected
"Darkness within darkness--the gateway to all understanding."
---Tao Te Ching

BigJohn

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 3:09PM

New site looks nice!

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NeilColquhoun

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 4:01PM

To the team:

My thoughts, for what it's worth -

The site is certainly cleaner, but after the familiarity of the previous design, it will take a little time for it to become as easy on the eye.
Like anything new/redesigned/improved, there are always teething problems, and I am confident that when these have been implemented, then users of the site will have a richer and more satisfying experience.
I can see why this site design needed to be rolled out, and I think there is a bigger focus on the products on offer, as opposed to having a large portion of the previous design given over to the social aspect of the site... although, I presume, the social side keeps a large number of users returning day after day!
In my opinion, the decision to keep all the blog posts in one place/column is a big plus over the previous design - easier to find/locate.
In previous posts, mention has been made of comments in relation to a post not being first on the list. It is intuitive for the list of comments to work as most recent first, and I'm sure that thought has been taken into consideration in regard to future tweaks etc.
I am of the opinion that users like to see who else is online, and a list similar to that used in the previous design would be useful.

All in all, congratulations on the new design.

I do have one other gripe though - I think that the old site was fairly unique in design, and this newer design looks very similar to a lot of others. Perhaps I just need to get used to it!

Kind Regards to Scott, A Real Girl, the Back My Books team, and anyone else who was involved in the site revamp/relaunch.

Stay Alive - Neil Colquhoun

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 4:03PM

Everyone, thanks for your patience and feedback. Couple announcements:

We pushed some updates today. Read more here.

And, for those of you wondering about the Top Backers, here's a quick explanation.

Twainy

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 4:44PM

Neil - same thought about the current appearance ... I don't mind it at all ... but I miss the random splashes of creativity/individuality ... I hope some of the FDO/DOM personality seeps back into the permanentness of the design ... other than that I'm sure loving some of the new features and man is this site quick! I used to be able to go make a caramel mocha latte with whipped cream & sprinkles between screens! I wonder if I over medicated ....

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On Dec 01, 2011 @ 4:48PM

Hey GK & Tay: you guys rock!

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Proud Member of the Wolf Pack and

BigJohn

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 4:53PM

Good point, Twainy. There is not nearly enough blood on this site. The periodic table background is a bit...odd.

Otherwise, I think Neil's comments are great and well said. Congrats to the BmB guys and Dark Overlord Media to boot!

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Twainy

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 5:01PM

Yes they are very well loved ... now shhhh you are distracting them from the 942 random ridiculous changes needed to complete our perception of FDO nirvana ;o) ... (good job) ... x

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Twainy

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 5:08PM

WHERE is MY edit button?! LOL ... Hi there BigJohn ... yes where IS the blood? I think they are waiting to spring it in us ... maybe thinking we couldn't handle too much awesomeness at once? or that we were technotards and could do without pretty distractions while we got accustomed to the new digs? OK ... gonna go pass out ...

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sotonrich

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 5:55PM

Looking gooooooooood!

"Go Detroit on it!"

Finaldrive

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 6:48PM

Weird.....but I love it. I wish I had more time to chat on here with you guys. I miss all the witty banter.

No power in the Verse can stop me.

Shadygirl

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 8:12PM

We miss you too! It's nice to see you around

*Proud member of GirlCo and The Gutter Sisteren. The CBBC Crack Mamma*

chefasa

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 11:28PM

Grrr tried to post a comment twice and it keeps shutting down

GeeRace

On Dec 01, 2011 @ 11:51PM

anyone else getting spam email with links on it for uggboots bit from this thread?

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scottsigler

On Dec 02, 2011 @ 12:49AM

@Chefasa: Post that in the bugs thread here: Bugs thread

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flashman

On Dec 02, 2011 @ 3:18AM

Coolio nice clean, fresh look. Looking forward to getting my Junkie badge back ;)

aka nilling everywhere else!

flashman

On Dec 02, 2011 @ 3:25AM

12,457 Junkies wow! Oh and a search bar :)

aka nilling everywhere else!

Scaleslea

On Dec 02, 2011 @ 4:49AM

I turn my head for a few minutes and all of my Crack Hits are GONE!

Doc

I only know everything if you ask the right questions.

treed

On Dec 02, 2011 @ 9:06AM

HOT DAMN!!

oh wait....

it's so BRIGHT!!
MY EYES! MY EYES! they burn.....

ok sigs, all kidding aside, i like the new digs. ok done, so what's next??

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