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vanderaj - April 28th, 2003 at 12:53 AM

As part of the SP1 upgrade, I finally got around to upgrading the theme pack.

I've also set the default theme to Mactastic, which is used by those who haven't yet logged in, and those who haven't chosen a theme. If you've changed your theme, you will notice no difference as your theme overrides the default theme.

There are now two new themes, XP Silver and XP Blue. Both of these are very light colored, which I prefer.

To change your theme, go to "Control Panel / Options" on the top right. Click on Edit Profile, scroll to theme, choose one, scroll to the bottom, click on "Edit Profile" the button, and you'll be taken back to your control panel. Click on anywhere else, and you'll be using the new theme. Try it out for a few minutes - if you don't like it there are several others!



The ones in bold I like as they're crisp and fresh. But each to your own! :) I've got some more themes in a hack pack, so experiment over the next few days.

have fun,
Andrew

[Edited on 27-4-2003 by vanderaj]

hool - April 28th, 2003 at 01:15 AM

mactastic is much better than the default, and the new logo looks brilliant!!

well done!

KOM123 - April 28th, 2003 at 02:49 AM

I like to use AdventureMedia but for some reason the logo doesn't show as per other themes?

vanderaj - April 28th, 2003 at 07:11 AM

I'm using it now as a test - it's got the same logo as the other themes for me.

It should be showing "Aussieveedubbers.com" over the top of a kombi. If you don't see this, try using shift-reload to force the reload of all graphical elements.

Andrew

jeffh - April 28th, 2003 at 07:13 AM

This is great, much earier to read
Jeff

kombikim - April 28th, 2003 at 08:06 AM

I think this looks great, well done, thanks

vw54 - April 28th, 2003 at 08:11 AM

YEs much easier to read Now.

SKEWtYpe3 - April 28th, 2003 at 01:29 PM

no mick motors anymore.....?

BUG11Y - April 28th, 2003 at 02:51 PM

much better easy to read

vanderaj - April 28th, 2003 at 03:52 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by SKEWtYpe3
no mick motors anymore.....?


There was a problem with the old way - only one of the themes had Mick's advert on it! That's no good when 30% of our users (including me!) didn't see Mick's logo on a daily basis.

I'm working on a better solution - we need an ad rotator for our other potential advertisers too, and the best way to achieve this for all themes is to do a proper ad rotator.

Don't worry - it'll be no more than a few days without Mick's prescense! If you feel you need to see it, go to our home page - Mick's still there! :)

Andrew

BenettonVW - April 28th, 2003 at 08:35 PM

Hey, great job with the new skins..

One suggestion apart from the Mick Motors thing, and it is only a suggestion..

I made around 40 banner ads, so in the slot up the top, maybe we could keep rotating them, and keep people.. interested.. in the little things.

Again, just a suggestion, and nice job.

SKEWtYpe3 - April 28th, 2003 at 08:59 PM

yeah i thought that it was the case of ironing out bugs.
Just thought maybe Mick had gone but i didnt think so !
COOL STUFF ! thanks for keeping the forum alive !
:bounce

kombiluva - April 28th, 2003 at 09:00 PM

Well done on the new skin!
Easier to read, quicker to load??? and seems to be easier on the eye!

Thanks,

Mick

vanderaj - April 29th, 2003 at 01:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BenettonVW
Hey, great job with the new skins..

One suggestion apart from the Mick Motors thing, and it is only a suggestion..

I made around 40 banner ads, so in the slot up the top, maybe we could keep rotating them, and keep people.. interested.. in the little things.

Again, just a suggestion, and nice job.


Okay, advertising is go. :) Mick is back in business - and better than ever. We can now also do anyone's ads as well, whilst ensuring Mick gets his major sponsorship deal. For example, on rare occasions, you'll see an ad for us. Advertisers like Mick can also log on to the ad administration site and review the number of impressions as well as the number of clickthroughs, something we couldn't do before.

I'd love to do the rotational banner thing as it's a great idea. But the top logo is actually part of the theme file and is replaced every time we do an upgrade.

However, I will cycle through the banners one at a time every time I do someone's avatar or weekly which ever comes first.

Most of those banners are excellent - if others haven't seen them yet, go to the "Forum Banners" link at the top and check them out!

Andrew

BenettonVW - April 29th, 2003 at 08:57 PM

Jeez.. Thanks! ;)

It is missing the one I did for Anthony at the time for the Cruises site, and now it seems even more applicable.. No doubt you can see why..

Tazzielittle - April 29th, 2003 at 10:14 PM

Nice one Andrew!
Looks Great!

And the new Banner looks good Jim...


:thumb:thumb:thumb:thumb

vanderaj - April 30th, 2003 at 12:00 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BenettonVW
Jeez.. Thanks! ;)

It is missing the one I did for Anthony at the time for the Cruises site, and now it seems even more applicable.. No doubt you can see why..


Installed :)

Andrew