Netbook Revolution

bg_enigma1 · 07-13-2011, 01:40 PM

Hey guys,
So I just started Netbook Revolution 2 weeks ago. I have already had just over 700 page views, but I'm not getting the desired communication and interaction from my viewers. I would love to hear any advice you have as far as the setup, layout, or even better ways of getting people to my site.

Thanks in advance.

d a v e · 07-13-2011, 04:19 PM

maybe cos the netbook revolution has rolled away?

bg_enigma1 · 07-13-2011, 06:55 PM

nah, not yet it hasn't. Especially when its still get over 12,000,000 hits a month through the keywords "netbook" and "net book" and then a few more with many other variations.

You mind looking at my site dave?

d a v e · 07-13-2011, 07:43 PM

it could do with a bit more visual hierarchy:
the navigation is split into 2 - if it actually needs to be in two levels then represent that visually by size and /or contrast

the post headings could have a bit more contrast to make them easier to scan - see http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/ as an e.g.

have some competitions? give away a netbook or some ram or...

i mean there's nothing that puts me off the site, but it's early days for you and it takes time for blogs and forums to gain some momentum

a proper logo would help, or at least give you a stronger brand/identity - more of a specific feeling for people to want to interact with

for me netbooks have always been neither one thing nor t'other: might as well have a laptop and a palm/nice phone. still obviously some (or lots) of people like them

actually thinking about my link i wonder if you have anything on your site about running linux on the netbooks? maybe an article on, or links to, how to set one up to run e.g. ubuntu, mint, linux whatever. I'm mainly a windows person but thinking about the memory advantages of using linux (or a one of its less demanding incarnations e.g. xubuntu) it saves upgrading ram asap, and does everything you want to do on a notebook anyway (no hard-gaming issues cos you cant play them on that hardware or missing 3d/photoshop)

bg_enigma1 · 07-13-2011, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I actually don't have an article on linux on the netbook YET. I'm actually working on an article and Video episode on running BackTrack5 LIVE off of a USB drive, and UBUNTU directly from the hard drive. If you are interested in this, let me know and I'll refer you to it when its finished

d a v e · 07-14-2011, 10:11 AM

sure. post back here with an update

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bg_enigma1 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Netbook Revolution - (need advice) Hey guys, So I just started Netbook Revolution 2 weeks ago. I have already had just over 700 page views, but I'm not getting the desired communication and interaction from my viewers. I would love to hear any advice you have as far as the setup, layout, or even better ways of getting people to my site. Thanks in advance.

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07-13-2011, 04:19 PM	#2
d a v e Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 509	maybe cos the netbook revolution has rolled away?

07-13-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
bg_enigma1 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	nah, not yet it hasn't. Especially when its still get over 12,000,000 hits a month through the keywords "netbook" and "net book" and then a few more with many other variations. You mind looking at my site dave?

07-13-2011, 07:43 PM	#4
d a v e Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 509	it could do with a bit more visual hierarchy: the navigation is split into 2 - if it actually needs to be in two levels then represent that visually by size and /or contrast the post headings could have a bit more contrast to make them easier to scan - see http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/ as an e.g. have some competitions? give away a netbook or some ram or... i mean there's nothing that puts me off the site, but it's early days for you and it takes time for blogs and forums to gain some momentum a proper logo would help, or at least give you a stronger brand/identity - more of a specific feeling for people to want to interact with for me netbooks have always been neither one thing nor t'other: might as well have a laptop and a palm/nice phone. still obviously some (or lots) of people like them actually thinking about my link i wonder if you have anything on your site about running linux on the netbooks? maybe an article on, or links to, how to set one up to run e.g. ubuntu, mint, linux whatever. I'm mainly a windows person but thinking about the memory advantages of using linux (or a one of its less demanding incarnations e.g. xubuntu) it saves upgrading ram asap, and does everything you want to do on a notebook anyway (no hard-gaming issues cos you cant play them on that hardware or missing 3d/photoshop)

07-13-2011, 10:50 PM	#5
bg_enigma1 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Thanks for the feedback. I actually don't have an article on linux on the netbook YET. I'm actually working on an article and Video episode on running BackTrack5 LIVE off of a USB drive, and UBUNTU directly from the hard drive. If you are interested in this, let me know and I'll refer you to it when its finished

07-14-2011, 10:11 AM	#6
d a v e Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 509	sure. post back here with an update