WC2k7 Sneak Peak

Part 1

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Several weeks back, Brad posted a bit of news talking up some of the new features of WinCustomize 2007, and everyone seemed pretty excited about it.  Since then though we've been pretty quiet about the project, and that's left some of you just chomping at the bit for more details, maybe a screenshot or two.  Something, anything to show that we are in fact still working on it!

Well, today we're ready to toss you your first taste of the new site.  I've posted an article with some screenshots of segments of the new site, and compare them to the equivalent screens on the current site.  As we get closer and closer to making the site live, you'll be seeing more previews with more information.

But that's all in the future.  For now, I give you part 1 of the WC2k7 preview!  Enjoy.

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I like it! Especially the gallery and detailed views. For me, the navigation is a huge improvement, I can't stand the tabs. Great job with condensing everthing too. I can't wait to browse the new visually aesthetic efficiency maximized WinCustomize.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Much better than todays WC, but in my opinion the site should be "totally skinned" where the user can change the look and feel like i.e. SkinBase. That's pretty cool in my book.
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Talk of features (such as skinning) will be coming, just not right now    Wait a few weeks and I'm sure you'll be getting both an eye and earful of what we've got in store for the new site.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Much better and easier then ever.


Much better than todays WC, but in my opinion the site should be "totally skinned" where the user can change the look and feel like i.e. SkinBase. That's pretty cool in my book.


As it had already been said that for WC Subscriber it would be skinnable.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Looks quite fantastic. It's all nice and shiny. Can't wait to see it in action.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Agree with others here....sounds exciting & fun!! I rememeber the strange feel when THIS present site replaced the original one!! 5/STARS!
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
looks good...i hope they dont you get to see more than 20 things per section..like before when you go to windowblinds you can view about 40..now i think its like 15..too many pages to go through
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
now i think its like 15..too many pages to go through


Go to My Account/Preferences and choose from 5 to 25 skins per page. (This might be a subscriber feature only)
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hope there's not too much white ...these ol'eyes had a hard time getting used to the current site after the original change-over.

Looking good at present tho'
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Hope there's not too much white ...these ol'eyes had a hard time getting used to the current site after the original change-over.

It'll be fine, it's skinnable!
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
i got it set to 25..oh wells..thats not a big deal
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just had a look at the previews and it looks real sleek, roll on WC2k7
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wicked start, guys! Only one problem: never use bevel for website themes!!
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
never use bevel for website themes!!

Why not?
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Go here: GameRenders, and go to the bottom of the forum, go into 'Website Templates' and look at a few. They are experts with designs, and all the experts say don't use bevel with website designing.

And trust me, I've tried beating that, and it came out like shit. That's the only website that I've ever used trying with bevel.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Got an error unfortuantly. "mySQL error: Too many connections"

I'm just curious to why they say never use bevels.
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is the new page nice and pure XHTML & CSS or table terror like the old one?
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
As a web designer myself, I have to agree about the beveling. It is graphically unpleasant, to me at least. A slight bevel is ok, however sometimes it's just too much. What I see is 3D on top of 3D on top of more 3D...not cool! Some people may like it, but I bet a lot of professionals would disagree. The drop down and page navigation menu on the gallery page could use some work...Apart from the beveling issues, it's looking good!
...just my first thoughts
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Is the new page nice and pure XHTML & CSS or table terror like the old one?


It's pure XHTML & CSS.. not a single table to be found.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Will there be possible to upload and use your own CSS file for the site?
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Developer Dark-Star,

Wohoo! Thanks for the wonderful news!!
That decision will really make a difference both for the serverloads and bandwidth.

Waytogo! =D