Website Revamp

***FrankieRider2*** · 02-05-2010

Well, folks, we are getting started on the Source Page revamp.... slowly, but surely. Just wanted to elt everyone know what is going on. Hopefully we'll have some new stuff for you all to take in soon enough.

What does everybody think about the forums here and some of the new features that have been added? Satisfied.... not? Opinions wanted, please.

87bucketgta · 02-05-2010

Everything looks good and always has, I think a chat room would be neat if you could make it happen

flippermtc · 02-05-2010

Frankie, i have been a member since only 2007 but i like the format. In some ways it is much better that 3rdGen.org.

FearThisGTA · 02-05-2010

Its lookin better all the time!! Keep up the great work!!

Wes · 02-05-2010

Never had any complaints with the site. Improvements look great, Frankie.

GTA50 · 02-05-2010

Truefully Frankie, I haven't noticed a difference as of late. Also, I also haven't been visiting the forums much either.

On the other hand, if things like access speed, picture size and resolution, etc. are being improved that's great.

For me, the biggest thing is the history/restoration aspect. I can do the mechanical (and am learning the electrical/tuning), but I really ove where these cars came from and potentially where they are going.

ThunderChicken · 02-05-2010

I like the category separations, personally. Much easier to process.

But...

CHAT ROOLZ!

cody1989GTA · 02-06-2010

I love the layout on this site! very easy and not confusing

Jack's GTA · 02-06-2010

I'm happy with the website! Keep up the great job guys!

moddman · 02-06-2010

i find the site pretty easy considering my computer skills are pretty much nil.there i just maxed myself out.

***FrankieRider2*** · 02-18-2010

Those of you who like the site layout, never fear. It has to be set up so that yours truly can use it, so there's not chance it'll be too technical in nature.

But the look and layout will be different, but better and more easily accessible. What we've done so far is worlds better than the current style of the web site.

gorin002 · 02-18-2010

i am member for years i don t know wich year
best advice i can give is like healthcare don t destroy the all project
but system tune it.don t change it alll cause no one complians about it
i either complian or have problem ones is working working for year becareful with change

TX_1987_GTA · 02-20-2010

Lookin Great as always in my opinion Frankie...

***FrankieRider2*** · 02-26-2010

Another FYI for you all here: LOU WASSEL will be a regular contributor to the revamped Source Page as well..... "View From Detroit: Then.... And Now"

He's agreed to come on board and share some of his memories of the GTA years and also his views on other automotive topics of interest as well.

Can't wait for this to get going.... should make for some interesting reading.

1badGTA · 02-26-2010

I have done some professional website/interface design. I suggest for your main page to not center all the text. It is not very professional looking and Just scrolling down to one drop down is not good navigation. I would suggest a menu at the top or side (frame?) I do like the forum but the engine is the same as thirdgen.org except in black. The people make the site!

***FrankieRider2*** · 02-26-2010

Mike, your points are duly noted. The appearance and ease of navigation have already been addressed. I'm not so worried about professional looking so much as easy and enjoyable to get around in. I think one will follow the other to a large degree.

Or at least that's my plan....

1badGTA · 02-26-2010

Sounds good. I just wanted to help ya. I figured you would be covering it.

FearThisGTA · 02-26-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankieRider2

Another FYI for you all here: LOU WASSEL will be a regular contributor to the revamped Source Page as well..... "View From Detroit: Then.... And Now"

He's agreed to come on board and share some of his memories of the GTA years and also his views on other automotive topics of interest as well.

Can't wait for this to get going.... should make for some interesting reading.

Cool!!!

To add, I am sure he has a few request on fb as well.....

***Y84*** · 02-26-2010

As Frankie previously mentioned, this should be covered. The site will use a navbar similar to that of the forums to keep a uniform look and function. Part of the goal was to help make navigation easier, as well as to facilitate with page updates.

Frankie's website started out as a personal website, and while it's the source for GTA Trans Ams, over the years it still has a personal touch. I think Frankie wants to keep that personal touch. As you mentioned, it's not just the website, it's also the community.

If anyone has any ideas, I'm sure Frankie will take note and I'll work with Frankie to assist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badGTA

I have done some professional website/interface design. I suggest for your main page to not center all the text. It is not very professional looking and Just scrolling down to one drop down is not good navigation. I would suggest a menu at the top or side (frame?) I do like the forum but the engine is the same as thirdgen.org except in black. The people make the site!

Jack's GTA · 02-26-2010

I can't wait to hear his story's. Great job Frankie! I've seen him on the GTA page on FB also FearThisGTA.

02-05-2010	#1
*FrankieRider2* Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,906	Website Revamp Well, folks, we are getting started on the Source Page revamp.... slowly, but surely. Just wanted to elt everyone know what is going on. Hopefully we'll have some new stuff for you all to take in soon enough. What does everybody think about the forums here and some of the new features that have been added? Satisfied.... not? Opinions wanted, please. __________________ Frankie Rider, 2 Administrator The GTA Source Page E-Mail

02-05-2010	#2
87bucketgta BACKDOOR STRANGER Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: KANNAPOLIS Posts: 890	Re: Website Revamp Everything looks good and always has, I think a chat room would be neat if you could make it happen

02-05-2010	#3
flippermtc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: King of Prussia Pa Posts: 4 GTA Year: 1988 GTA Engine: 305 TPI Automatic	Re: Website Revamp Frankie, i have been a member since only 2007 but i like the format. In some ways it is much better that 3rdGen.org.

02-05-2010	#4
FearThisGTA "The only thing to fear is.............fear itself" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: In front of you.... Posts: 4,373 GTA Year: 1991 GTA Engine: 350 TPI Automatic	Re: Website Revamp Its lookin better all the time!! Keep up the great work!! __________________ Cliff Jones 1991 GTA Trans Am w/305,231 miles on the original motor!!!! Time of Death on motor, 4:07pm on 05/29/2010. Hp:211.2@4200rpms/Tq.328.5@2700rpms Best et: 13.959@97.05mph Best mph: 98.3 Best 60' : 1.875 on BFG Comp TA's w/ 32 lbs of air in them

02-05-2010	#5
Wes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,264	Re: Website Revamp Never had any complaints with the site. Improvements look great, Frankie. __________________ 1987 GTA Bright Red/Camel cloth 1 of 1,509 Canadian GTAs 5.7L Factory T-Tops 16,xxx original miles

02-05-2010	#6
GTA50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chilliwack, B.C. Posts: 568	Re: Website Revamp Truefully Frankie, I haven't noticed a difference as of late. Also, I also haven't been visiting the forums much either. On the other hand, if things like access speed, picture size and resolution, etc. are being improved that's great. For me, the biggest thing is the history/restoration aspect. I can do the mechanical (and am learning the electrical/tuning), but I really ove where these cars came from and potentially where they are going.

02-05-2010	#7
ThunderChicken Firebird Fest Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mebane, NC Posts: 897	Re: Website Revamp I like the category separations, personally. Much easier to process. But... CHAT ROOLZ! __________________ Bethany--1988 GTA Trans Am--Flame Red Metallic 305, 1995 V6 Bird, 2001 V6 Bird Click here for Firebird Fest of the Carolinas Information!!

02-06-2010	#8
cody1989GTA 89' 350 TPI mustang killer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 591 GTA Year: 1989 GTA Engine: 350 TPI Automatic	Re: Website Revamp I love the layout on this site! very easy and not confusing __________________ Flame Red Metallic 350 TPI Leather seats 4 speed auto

02-06-2010	#9
Jack's GTA Love them GTA's Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis Indiana Posts: 133 GTA Year: 1988 GTA Engine: 350 TPI Automatic	Re: Website Revamp I'm happy with the website! Keep up the great job guys!

02-06-2010	#10
moddman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 91	Re: Website Revamp i find the site pretty easy considering my computer skills are pretty much nil.there i just maxed myself out.

02-18-2010	#11
*FrankieRider2* Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,906	Re: Website Revamp Those of you who like the site layout, never fear. It has to be set up so that yours truly can use it, so there's not chance it'll be too technical in nature. But the look and layout will be different, but better and more easily accessible. What we've done so far is worlds better than the current style of the web site. __________________ Frankie Rider, 2 Administrator The GTA Source Page E-Mail

02-18-2010	#12
gorin002 GM Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: arnhem Posts: 254	Re: Website Revamp i am member for years i don t know wich year best advice i can give is like healthcare don t destroy the all project but system tune it.don t change it alll cause no one complians about it i either complian or have problem ones is working working for year becareful with change

02-20-2010	#13
TX_1987_GTA GTA Owner Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 522	Re: Website Revamp Lookin Great as always in my opinion Frankie... __________________ Thanks, Joe. Top of Texas Trans Am Club of Amarillo ( 2010 President ) http://www.transamclubofamarillo.com/ 1981 Turbo Trans Am 1987 GTA Trans Am Hardtop 5.7 T.P.I. ( 90000 miles ) 1989 GTA/TTA, 20th Anniversary, Indy Pace Car, #402 ( 35000 miles ) 1989 Formula T-Top 5.7 T.P.I. " SOLD " 1991 GTA Trans Am Hardtop 5.7 T.P.I. " SOLD " 2000 Ram Air Trans Am LS1 Auto " The EX got it! " 2002 Ram Air Trans Am LS1 6 Speed ( 13700 miles ) " SOLD "

02-26-2010	#14
*FrankieRider2* Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,906	Re: Website Revamp Another FYI for you all here: LOU WASSEL will be a regular contributor to the revamped Source Page as well..... "View From Detroit: Then.... And Now" He's agreed to come on board and share some of his memories of the GTA years and also his views on other automotive topics of interest as well. Can't wait for this to get going.... should make for some interesting reading. __________________ Frankie Rider, 2 Administrator The GTA Source Page E-Mail

02-26-2010	#15
1badGTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 311	Re: Website Revamp I have done some professional website/interface design. I suggest for your main page to not center all the text. It is not very professional looking and Just scrolling down to one drop down is not good navigation. I would suggest a menu at the top or side (frame?) I do like the forum but the engine is the same as thirdgen.org except in black. The people make the site! __________________ Mike B BAD GTA 1988 5 Speed GTA 1 of 806 made 20,000 miles - original floormats (have orig rims with orig tires)

02-26-2010	#16
*FrankieRider2* Administrator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,906	Re: Website Revamp Mike, your points are duly noted. The appearance and ease of navigation have already been addressed. I'm not so worried about professional looking so much as easy and enjoyable to get around in. I think one will follow the other to a large degree. Or at least that's my plan.... __________________ Frankie Rider, 2 Administrator The GTA Source Page E-Mail

02-26-2010	#17
1badGTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 311	Re: Website Revamp Sounds good. I just wanted to help ya. I figured you would be covering it. __________________ Mike B BAD GTA 1988 5 Speed GTA 1 of 806 made 20,000 miles - original floormats (have orig rims with orig tires)

02-26-2010	#20
Jack's GTA Love them GTA's Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis Indiana Posts: 133 GTA Year: 1988 GTA Engine: 350 TPI Automatic	Re: Website Revamp I can't wait to hear his story's. Great job Frankie! I've seen him on the GTA page on FB also FearThisGTA.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
my new website...anyone want their car on it?	cody1989GTA	GTA MISC	14	01-14-2010 08:13 PM
12 Years Will Be Here This Weekend...!	FrankieRider2	THE GTA SOURCE PAGE	16	12-01-2009 07:24 PM
First, let me say this :	fredyellowone	THE GTA SOURCE PAGE	19	10-24-2007 11:37 AM
Updates to my Firebird website. LMK what you think.	SLZ	GTA NON-TECH	0	06-22-2003 11:35 PM
My new Firebird website	SLZ	GTA NON-TECH	1	03-05-2003 05:56 AM