Richard's Realm question

digifan · 2005-05-29, 09:30 PM

Misleading banner(s)? I thought banners must be clickable... and whenever I am emailing and asking what to change I am not entertained with their reply.

This time this gallery got rejected:
http://www.goth-fetish.com/aw/chloeros/tommy.html

MadMax · 2005-05-29, 09:40 PM

that link is timing out for me

digifan · 2005-05-29, 10:14 PM

Yes the server went down hopefully it will be back in a few min.. anyway I uploaded a copy to my other server
http://www.dreamdesigns4u.com/aw/chloeros/tommy.html

digifan · 2005-05-29, 10:15 PM

Lol both links are working again...

Panky · 2005-05-30, 12:14 AM

They might have rejected it because the top row of thumbs, just beneath the recips, appear to be clickable thumbs, but they are not. There's rules against using banners and image that can mistaken for clickable thumbs which are not linked to the corresponding larger image.

"What is a misleading banner?
Misleading banners are very similar to misleading links (above), except the banner is designed to fool or "trick" the surfer into clicking on it. For example:

* Banners which are made to appear like one or more thumbnails."
http://www.richards-realm.com/thumbn...tReasons.phtml

digifan · 2005-05-30, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panky

They might have rejected it because the top row of thumbs, just beneath the recips, appear to be clickable thumbs, but they are not. There's rules against using banners and image that can mistaken for clickable thumbs which are not linked to the corresponding larger image.

"What is a misleading banner?
Misleading banners are very similar to misleading links (above), except the banner is designed to fool or "trick" the surfer into clicking on it. For example:

* Banners which are made to appear like one or more thumbnails."
http://www.richards-realm.com/thumbn...tReasons.phtml

I hear ya hon

But the exact same design got listed there a few times because if you move your mouse over them you'll see they are not clickable and are a header or topper and not a banner.. imo.

Panky · 2005-05-30, 12:24 AM

Another point to consider, Your header is large which pushes the content far down the page. You have the recips, the blue thumbs, text, a text box, and then the content begins. One general unspoken rule of thumb is, at least half or close to half, of your content should be visible before the fold in the page. Meaning that the reviewer or surfer does not need to scroll to see the first row or two of thumbnail images.

Some sites do not have a preference either way as long as the thumbs are of good quality and a good size. Each site is different, but it is something to consider when creating layouts.

Panky · 2005-05-30, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digifan

I hear ya hon

But the exact same design got listed there a few times because if you move your mouse over them you'll see they are not clickable and are a header or topper and not a banner.. imo.

Oh I know. There is no rhyme or reason to it sometimes.

Different reviewers have different opinions...

digifan · 2005-05-30, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panky

Oh I know. There is no rhyme or reason to it sometimes.

Different reviewers have different opinions...

I read both of your comment Panky and while you are right I am pushing this site using a couple of templates and so far this one is the most popular:
http://www.goth-fetish.com/aw/rosanna20/ph.html
in different colors matching their categories... with a topper too.

Panky · 2005-05-30, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digifan

I read both of your comment Panky and while you are right I am pushing this site using a couple of templates and so far this one is the most popular:
http://www.goth-fetish.com/aw/rosanna20/ph.html
in different colors matching their categories... with a topper too.

That's a nice gallery and layout.

digifan · 2005-05-30, 04:37 AM

Thanks

I got a reply.. it was the counter and have to move it down and/or add the line "Only a counter".

Thanks Richards-realm!!!

digifan · 2005-05-30, 05:12 AM

Now wish I could submit.. crashing here

2005-05-29, 09:30 PM	#1
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Richard's Realm question Misleading banner(s)? I thought banners must be clickable... and whenever I am emailing and asking what to change I am not entertained with their reply. This time this gallery got rejected: http://www.goth-fetish.com/aw/chloeros/tommy.html __________________ Webair Rocks

2005-05-29, 10:14 PM	#3
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Yes the server went down hopefully it will be back in a few min.. anyway I uploaded a copy to my other server http://www.dreamdesigns4u.com/aw/chloeros/tommy.html __________________ Webair Rocks

2005-05-29, 10:15 PM	#4
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Lol both links are working again... __________________ Webair Rocks

2005-05-30, 04:37 AM	#11
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Thanks I got a reply.. it was the counter and have to move it down and/or add the line "Only a counter". Thanks Richards-realm!!! __________________ Webair Rocks

2005-05-30, 05:12 AM	#12
digifan ...and since we know an end will come it makes our living so much fun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In your dreams, baby Posts: 3,835	Now wish I could submit.. crashing here __________________ Webair Rocks

2005-05-29, 09:40 PM	#2
MadMax "Without evil there can be no good, so it must be good to be evil sometimes" ~ Satan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Motor City, baby, where carjacking was invented! Now GIMME THOSE SHOES! Posts: 2,385	that link is timing out for me

2005-05-30, 12:14 AM	#5
Panky I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 87	They might have rejected it because the top row of thumbs, just beneath the recips, appear to be clickable thumbs, but they are not. There's rules against using banners and image that can mistaken for clickable thumbs which are not linked to the corresponding larger image. "What is a misleading banner? Misleading banners are very similar to misleading links (above), except the banner is designed to fool or "trick" the surfer into clicking on it. For example: * Banners which are made to appear like one or more thumbnails." http://www.richards-realm.com/thumbn...tReasons.phtml

2005-05-30, 12:24 AM	#7
Panky I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 87	Another point to consider, Your header is large which pushes the content far down the page. You have the recips, the blue thumbs, text, a text box, and then the content begins. One general unspoken rule of thumb is, at least half or close to half, of your content should be visible before the fold in the page. Meaning that the reviewer or surfer does not need to scroll to see the first row or two of thumbnail images. Some sites do not have a preference either way as long as the thumbs are of good quality and a good size. Each site is different, but it is something to consider when creating layouts.