Men.com Designs - Page 2 - GoFuckYourself.com

KRL · 12-13-2004, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by brand0n
Kev, could you get on icq for just a min? got the worlds fastest question.

I'm on Brand.

Triple 6 · 12-13-2004, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by AlienQ
See GoOGLE Index page?

Thats all you need.

but they are primarily search. They want it simple... get the surfer off their site asap while giving them what they came looking for.

Men.com being a portal, it will want visitors there as long as possible, so, it will need sticky content., not minimal like Google

abyss_al · 12-13-2004, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by Triple 6
i didnt say they only did flash, neither did you, but you talk about a company thats pretty much only known for their flash designs, which is obviously the high priced crap you were quoting. $30k and 60k for minimal flash or static html? lolllll ok

I sale clues for cheap. Wanna get 1?

your a retard... fuck off...

Triple 6 · 12-13-2004, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by abyss_al
your a retard... fuck off...

great comeback.

Just dont come back with any more stupid ass suggestions, mmmkay?

Remember, I got those clues for sale, cheap.

"webmaster enterance"

I hope at least KRL gets designers that know how to spell - cant say the same for you tho.

brand0n · 12-13-2004, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
I'm on Brand.

yea, but your away

KRL · 12-13-2004, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by AlienQ
See GoOGLE Index page?

Thats all you need.

I always use that too when people get out of control with opinions.

If that simplistic design doesn't speak volumes nothing will.

FrankHolland · 12-13-2004, 04:29 PM

I really like the one Maxim did on your contest: http://maximuza.com/mendotcom/mendotcom1.html

I like that kind of style for a portal, a clean and futuristic look.

mind · 12-13-2004, 04:33 PM

I still have some lovely unused headers

polish_aristocrat · 12-13-2004, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by polish_aristocrat
hm...but didn't you run a contest for it few months ago....? ;-))

It received some very nice entries...

BTW if anyone has the url to that thread, please post it here, I would like to take a closer look at some of these designer work

grand · 12-13-2004, 06:47 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
Gallerseek just did this for us. And both are sharp designs.

http://www.men.com/s8/

http://www.men.com/s11/

I think you need to stay away from dark backgrounds, I also don't like the fact that you use flask for your menu.

This is the best I've seen,
http://www.dreamache.com/mencom/newshow111.gif

s11 is too similar to http://www.healthygo.com/ ....

askmen.com = great design. Of course if you want men.com to be a men's portal.

galleryseek · 12-13-2004, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by grand
I think you need to stay away from dark backgrounds, I also don't like the fact that you use flask for your menu.

This is the best I've seen,
http://www.dreamache.com/mencom/newshow111.gif

s11 is too similar to http://www.healthygo.com/ ....

askmen.com = great design. Of course if you want men.com to be a men's portal.

in time their version will be completely redesigned to set it aside from healthygo.

and bodygain is more geared towards men, and weight lifting, building muscle mass. i think the dark harder appearence suits it well

im going to be making a mainstream version of it though with a white background.

SureFire · 12-13-2004, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
Also guys we're paying 20% agency fees if you bring in advertisers, which is 5% above the industry standard.

In the future is the site going to contain some good writers so surfers will come back? seems now that the articles posted could are gentric and it is a 50/50 chance if the surfer will hit the back key or an ad. Either way, let me know.

Btw, I am not a writer.

reynold · 12-13-2004, 07:09 PM

designs are very neat. great job! i like the yellow bron header very cool to look at.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally posted by grand
I think you need to stay away from dark backgrounds, I also don't like the fact that you use flask for your menu.

This is the best I've seen,
http://www.dreamache.com/mencom/newshow111.gif

s11 is too similar to http://www.healthygo.com/ ....

askmen.com = great design. Of course if you want men.com to be a men's portal.

Yeh, that was in the top 2.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by SureFire
In the future is the site going to contain some good writers so surfers will come back? seems now that the articles posted could are gentric and it is a 50/50 chance if the surfer will hit the back key or an ad. Either way, let me know.

Btw, I am not a writer.

We bought thousands of dollars of articles from writers but really weren't that impressed by what they turned in.

I'm telling you, most guys here do sites based on pictures. Try doing a magazine and you'll see how fun it is. NOT!

I have adult in the back pocket if this becomes too much of a headache, but we are getting advertisers and some of the other features we have upcoming can't have adult, so we're going to give them a shot and see what happens.

The one nice thing about a direct navigation domain is the free traffic flow never stops, so you have the luxury to experiment at minimal risk and cost.

galleryseek · 12-13-2004, 07:51 PM

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Originally posted by KRL

I have adult in the back pocket if this becomes too much of a headache.

I'd hate to see that happen. It'll work out

grand · 12-13-2004, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
We bought thousands of dollars of articles from writers but really weren't that impressed by what they turned in.

I'm telling you, most guys here do sites based on pictures. Try doing a magazine and you'll see how fun it is. NOT!

I have adult in the back pocket if this becomes too much of a headache, but we are getting advertisers and some of the other features we have upcoming can't have adult, so we're going to give them a shot and see what happens.

The one nice thing about a direct navigation domain is the free traffic flow never stops, so you have the luxury to experiment at minimal risk and cost.

It would be shames too use it for adult. I think there is much more opportunity/potential keeping it as a men?s portal/magazine, long term that is. I think in house writers/designers is the way too go with such a big project?..

However, even if its keep mainstream you?ll probably see most of your traffic going to you ?sex? pages?.you need a doctor sex, get someone exclusive.

Also, don?t forget about seo, askmen is huge with that?.

If you don?t mind me asking, what is/was your vision/goal for this project?

MR2 · 12-13-2004, 08:21 PM

http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../01/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../02/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../03/index.html

KRL · 12-13-2004, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by galleryseek
I'd hate to see that happen. It'll work out

So far its going fine with the mainstream approach it just takes way longer than doing it adult style, and adds many more elements to the equation.

I need to find a way next to build in an extremely discreet navigation route to adult content on there without turning off the mainstream advertisers. Any ideas would be helpful.

One idea we had was to build it into the concierge club which is another feature we're still developing where only registered members will have access to those links.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by MR2
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../01/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../02/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../03/index.html

chupachups · 12-13-2004, 08:25 PM

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Originally posted by MR2
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../01/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../02/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../03/index.html

Those ones + the ones posted by Galleryseek, thats what you are looking for! Very good!

MR2 · 12-13-2004, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by KRL

1.. 2... 3.....

5 thumbs up! can we talk now?

goodluck on finding your new men.com design.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by grand

If you don?t mind me asking, what is/was your vision/goal for this project?

Top site on the Net to search for single men (and women) and also provide a full featured entertainment style magazine.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by Chupachups
Those ones + the ones posted by Galleryseek, thats what you are looking for! Very good!

I personally liked Ray's 3rd one quite a bit.

galleryseek · 12-13-2004, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
I personally liked Ray's 3rd one quite a bit.

we have differing tastes, that is the one i like the least. if I had to choose I'd pick the first one - although its pretty much a toss up between the 1st and 2nd.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by uproared
You have mail, not about the design though.

Got it. That's cool stuff on there. Forwarding over to my content manager now. Should he contact you or them direct?

keyboard warrior · 12-13-2004, 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by KRL

good designs but to much flash - good color choices!

keyboard warrior · 12-13-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by MR2
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../01/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../02/index.html
http://www.mr2creationz.com/mr2____p.../03/index.html

they look good but ease out the flash a bit.

i like your colors. that rollover click is nasty.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by keyboard warrior
good designs but to much flash - good color choices!

This is what kills me. So what is just enough flash???

chupachups · 12-13-2004, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
This is what kills me. So what is just enough flash???

Really, for such a big big (big) portal - minimize the amount of flash.

KRL · 12-13-2004, 09:17 PM

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Originally posted by Chupachups
Really, for such a big big (big) portal - minimize the amount of flash.

But you gotta admit that flash really gives sites that designer's edge.

chupachups · 12-13-2004, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
But you gotta admit that flash really gives sites that designer's edge.

Well, yes, but we all come to a point when we understand that its all eye candy. This is a highend site so some subtle flash effects would be good, but not if you have to sacrifice usability. Read "Dont make me think" by Steve Krug.

galleryseek · 12-13-2004, 09:21 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
But you gotta admit that flash really gives sites that designer's edge.

flash is a bit more difficult to manage in terms of content. and then there's that problem of SEO, although that is something that might not be a problem in the future.

Doctor Dre · 12-13-2004, 09:27 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
If there is one thing I've learned and this goes for myself as well its next to impossible to have a room of people look at a site and all agree they like the design.

When it comes to web sites everyone has their own likes and dislikes for color, spacing, buttons, flash, backgrounds, fonts, and on and on. There are so many elements and that is why you get such a variety of opinions.

The hardest thing so far for me has just been getting everyone on the teams to agree. Its a real challenge.

Actually old anarchy.com designs rocked

Doctor Dre · 12-13-2004, 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by grand
I think you need to stay away from dark backgrounds, I also don't like the fact that you use flask for your menu.

This is the best I've seen,
http://www.dreamache.com/mencom/newshow111.gif

s11 is too similar to http://www.healthygo.com/ ....

askmen.com = great design. Of course if you want men.com to be a men's portal.

definitly looking better then what it is rightn ow

Varius · 12-13-2004, 10:15 PM

Just my

but anyone trying to make a design for Men.com, I would avoidany circular shapes (even the logo...)

Curves, circles = softer for women
Squares, lines = harder for men

pimpin · 12-13-2004, 11:38 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
The one nice thing about a direct navigation domain is the free traffic flow never stops, so you have the luxury to experiment at minimal risk and cost. [/B]

Direct Navigation. Come on has the Marchex announcement really changed what we call a typein now ?

Young · 12-13-2004, 11:43 PM

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Originally posted by dunefield
If i had a domain like men.com i would make it more upmarket for a gq, esquire style crowd rather than your ordinary american male...

they spend $$$ and usually are busy (eg. business men)... plus you can sell products like aveda, nivea and other toilette/skin care products...

one thing i see missing on the page is gadgets... guys like to see the latest pda or cell phone so they can show it off in the next boardroom meeting...

Good Shit.

KRL thanks for the chance and I'd love to enter but I'd say you go straight to the big boys for a design.

Oh and P.S. ---- Guys kill the Bevels and Shadows

Dravyk · 12-13-2004, 11:58 PM

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Originally posted by galleryseek
flash is a bit more difficult to manage in terms of content. and then there's that problem of SEO, although that is something that might not be a problem in the future.

Which reminds me. KRL, you really should SEF (search engine friendly) your forums. Just my

Btw, GallerySeek, did you do the design for Dache's BodyGain?

galleryseek · 12-14-2004, 12:02 AM

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Originally posted by Dravyk
Which reminds me. KRL, you really should SEF (search engine friendly) your forums. Just my

Btw, GallerySeek, did you do the design for Dache's BodyGain?

hehe. I am "Dache" (aka Dreamache)

i own bodygain.

pxxx · 12-14-2004, 12:04 AM

The last contest had some great entries.

rannor080 · 12-14-2004, 12:09 AM

Dravyk · 12-14-2004, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by galleryseek
hehe. I am "Dache" (aka Dreamache)

i own bodygain.

I was verymuch hoping that was you! LOL! Otherwise I was going to email you and say, hey, there's this guy over at GFY ripping you off!

Sweet designs, buddy.

galleryseek · 12-14-2004, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by Dravyk
I was verymuch hoping that was you! LOL! Otherwise I was going to email you and say, hey, there's this guy over at GFY ripping you off!

Sweet designs, buddy.

lol thanks.. how do i know you?

Dravyk · 12-14-2004, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by galleryseek
lol thanks.. how do i know you?

Er, look at the sig, silly.

galleryseek · 12-14-2004, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by Dravyk
Er, look at the sig, silly.

ahh yes, thought you looked familiar, forgot about that site!@@ hate when that happens.

Dravyk · 12-14-2004, 12:37 AM

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Originally posted by galleryseek
ahh yes, thought you looked familiar, forgot about that site!@@ hate when that happens.

What? I gotta buy you some Ginko Baloba now?

I know. The chat room is empty and there are responses to your thread from weeks ago! Drop on in!

KRL · 12-14-2004, 02:02 AM

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Originally posted by pimpin
Direct Navigation. Come on has the Marchex announcement really changed what we call a typein now ?

Yep, and I raced to buy that domain term and it was already gone.

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 12-14-2004, 02:08 AM

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Originally posted by KRL
I always use that too when people get out of control with opinions.

If that simplistic design doesn't speak volumes nothing will.

Humm...

Well I think we see eye to eye on somthing

Indeed ya can not argue with direct simplicty.
Fight as some do about the way Yahoo looks or google...
Google says far more than a full page @ Yahoo.

Thats how the web works.
Thats why I always ask..

"Whats it do?"

If it does nothing. It has no purpose.
The result of no purpose is oblivion it will be lost, forgotten.

abyss_al · 12-14-2004, 02:17 AM

i think you need a google/yahoo look.... simple and to the point, maybe some custom buttons..etc...

there's only one guy here who does all that and more the best:

www.gablu.biz

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FrankHolland Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Red Light District Posts: 7,241	I really like the one Maxim did on your contest: http://maximuza.com/mendotcom/mendotcom1.html I like that kind of style for a portal, a clean and futuristic look. __________________ NastyDollars

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mind Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 1,199	I still have some lovely unused headers __________________ MiND \| ProDesignLab.com

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Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	Just my but anyone trying to make a design for Men.com, I would avoidany circular shapes (even the logo...) Curves, circles = softer for women Squares, lines = harder for men __________________ Skype variuscr - Email varius AT gmail

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abyss_al LOOKING FOR TRADES Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 15,605	i think you need a google/yahoo look.... simple and to the point, maybe some custom buttons..etc... there's only one guy here who does all that and more the best: www.gablu.biz __________________ EMAIL: allen @ vasmediagroup.com \| ICQ: 311329761 \| SKYPE: abyss.al \| AIM: xABYSSxALx

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reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	designs are very neat. great job! i like the yellow bron header very cool to look at.

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pxxx First African GFY Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,114	The last contest had some great entries.

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