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List of suggestions from the thread (no discussion in wiki):
To add items to the list hit enter at the end of the last item
  • Pictures in posts ✔ Done
  • Main page should only have a small portion of the post ✔ Done
  • Ability to view only certain categories, split the site to topics ✔ Done
  • Better search (like google custom search ✈ In Progress
  • A modern theme for DDMS ✔ Done
  • Give the ability to readers to vote on a deal - ✋ Under Consideration
  • Make the webpage wider it should fit today's size monitors ✔ Done
  • Mobile site ✔ Done
  • Post list on sidebar ✔ Done
  • Add 1 thumbnail to the side of each title (If not adding pics to each post) ✔ Done
  • A "read more" arrow that expands the post content inline, not a new page ✈ In Progress
  • In the comments section: instead of Dan replying to 6 diff people in one post, it should be like facebook. each comment can have a reply✔ Done
  • Email notifications if someone replies to your comment ✔ Done
  • Ability to edit comments after posting, to correct typos or update info etc. ✔ Done (registered users only)

Progress Status Updated by Suave on 1/15 8:27am
« Last edited by Suave on January 15, 2017, 07:27:42 AM »

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Do you think DansDeals.com (Main Site) has room to improve?

Yes, can improve a lot
Yes, but not that much
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Author Topic: DDMS Redesign Suggestions  (Read 47165 times)

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #280 on: August 26, 2016, 09:09:32 AM »
"Here at DansDeals we don’t do buses." -Dan

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #281 on: August 26, 2016, 09:31:47 AM »
So DDMS is JS material but DDF is GD? ??? Got it now  :)
If DDMS is JS, what would DDFB be ?

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #282 on: August 26, 2016, 09:34:10 AM »
Yes. Cm, cv, hm, etc. how many more do I need?
Past members do not count but that is some nice references.
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #283 on: August 26, 2016, 09:35:56 AM »
Past members do not count but that is some nice references.

I thought they are active on the forums but not on the softball field...

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #284 on: August 26, 2016, 09:45:07 AM »
I would gladly test and send feedback
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #285 on: August 26, 2016, 09:47:34 AM »
How many people would you want to Test the BETA?

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #286 on: August 26, 2016, 09:52:16 AM »
I'm a Web Developer and would be more than happy to help with the beta
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #287 on: January 15, 2017, 07:28:56 AM »
Progress Update:
List of suggestions from the thread (no discussion in wiki):
To add items to the list hit enter at the end of the last item
  • Pictures in posts ✔ Done
  • Main page should only have a small portion of the post ✔ Done
  • Ability to view only certain categories, split the site to topics ✔ Done
  • Better search (like google custom search ✈ In Progress
  • A modern theme for DDMS ✔ Done
  • Give the ability to readers to vote on a deal - ✋ Under Consideration
  • Make the webpage wider it should fit today's size monitors ✔ Done
  • Mobile site ✔ Done
  • Post list on sidebar ✔ Done
  • Add 1 thumbnail to the side of each title (If not adding pics to each post) ✔ Done
  • A "read more" arrow that expands the post content inline, not a new page ✈ In Progress
  • In the comments section: instead of Dan replying to 6 diff people in one post, it should be like facebook. each comment can have a reply✔ Done
  • Email notifications if someone replies to your comment ✔ Done
  • Ability to edit comments after posting, to correct typos or update info etc. ✔ Done (registered users only)

Progress Status Updated by Suave on 1/15 8:27am
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #288 on: January 15, 2017, 07:40:18 AM »
Nice!!!

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #289 on: January 15, 2017, 08:45:43 AM »
Looking forward.

Just wondering as I'm looking  up thread, does it need to cost 100k to update a WordPress site that doesn't need a checkout page?

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #290 on: January 15, 2017, 09:19:55 AM »
Nice! Looking forward to seeing this. Have you guys ever though of just using disqus for the comments?
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #291 on: January 15, 2017, 09:26:57 AM »
Nice! Looking forward to seeing this. Have you guys ever though of just using disqus for the comments?
Thats exactly what I did :-)
Although using disqus puts a big dent in my plan for integrating forum users to be able to post comments without registering/logging in.
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #292 on: January 15, 2017, 09:28:26 AM »
Thats exactly what I did :-)
Although using disqus puts a big dent in my plan for integrating forum users to be able to post comments without registering/logging in.
It would definitely be nice if comments by forum users could be recognized by their username.
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #293 on: January 15, 2017, 01:05:57 PM »
Progress Update:
List of suggestions from the thread (no discussion in wiki):
To add items to the list hit enter at the end of the last item
  • Pictures in posts ✔ Done
  • Main page should only have a small portion of the post ✔ Done
  • Ability to view only certain categories, split the site to topics ✔ Done
  • Better search (like google custom search ✈ In Progress
  • A modern theme for DDMS ✔ Done
  • Give the ability to readers to vote on a deal - ✋ Under Consideration
  • Make the webpage wider it should fit today's size monitors ✔ Done
  • Mobile site ✔ Done
  • Post list on sidebar ✔ Done
  • Add 1 thumbnail to the side of each title (If not adding pics to each post) ✔ Done
  • A "read more" arrow that expands the post content inline, not a new page ✈ In Progress
  • In the comments section: instead of Dan replying to 6 diff people in one post, it should be like facebook. each comment can have a reply✔ Done
  • Email notifications if someone replies to your comment ✔ Done
  • Ability to edit comments after posting, to correct typos or update info etc. ✔ Done (registered users only)

Progress Status Updated by Suave on 1/15 8:27am
Here's a quick list of site suggestions/ideas of the bat in addition to posted upthread.

1. Static header and footer.
2. Footer to have a sitemap. ( Good for SEO too )
3. Have a load comments button ( in addition to load the full details )
4. Advertisement banners between deals
5. Less deals per page?
6.  Or Have them listed side by side lineup ( example Slickdeals )
7. Allow users to respond to questions posted?

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #294 on: January 15, 2017, 01:15:20 PM »
It would definitely be nice if comments by forum users could be recognized by their username.
If I may, I believe yeshivaworld has a login option for their forum members that works on their main site as well.
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #295 on: January 15, 2017, 06:33:25 PM »
Here's a quick list of site suggestions/ideas of the bat in addition to posted upthread.

1. Static header and footer.
2. Footer to have a sitemap. ( Good for SEO too )
3. Have a load comments button ( in addition to load the full details )
4. Advertisement banners between deals
5. Less deals per page?
6.  Or Have them listed side by side lineup ( example Slickdeals )
7. Allow users to respond to questions posted?
I can't stand #4
Just my 2¢

Look at VIN mobile site where between every article there are 4 ads.

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #296 on: January 15, 2017, 06:34:31 PM »
I can't stand #4
Just my 2¢

Look at VIN where between every article there are 4 ads.
I agree, but Dan has has the right.

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #297 on: January 15, 2017, 06:35:27 PM »
I can't stand #4
Just my 2¢

Look at VIN mobile site where between every article there are 4 ads.
I agree, but unless we're going to start donating...
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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #298 on: January 15, 2017, 06:37:46 PM »
I agree, but Dan has has the right.

I agree, but unless we're going to start donating...
True but he seems to be happy with having them on the side.
TBH, I check VIN less often now. It's a real eye sore. Why can't you have the ads nice and nearly on the side?

Now if Dan was asking for financial advice *maybe* I would agree with you (although not necessarily).

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Re: DDMS Redesign Suggestions
« Reply #299 on: January 15, 2017, 07:22:32 PM »
True but he seems to be happy with having them on the side.
TBH, I check VIN less often now. It's a real eye sore. Why can't you have the ads nice and nearly on the side?

Now if Dan was asking for financial advice *maybe* I would agree with you (although not necessarily).
Finally someone discussing VIN News. It is crazy how the current site works with all the ads. The pages never load because it is constantly checking for ads. I seriously stopped checking the website ever since
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