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[Prince_of_Slytherin]

Hello there,

Malfoy Mansion opened on the 1st Jan 2007 as a relaunch and things are going as well as hoped. We have 12 affiliates, 6 topsite listings, regular activity and we are improving things all the time. 
Obviously - it's based around the Malfoy Manor, but their are other locations too. This site is perfect for Slytherin fans and those who want an insight into the lives of their favourite characters. We have still a way to go in filli
ng our canon character spots but we are getting there.
The board also offers unique features such as an Owl Delivery Service that delivers your letters on a parchment to the post room, a points systems (Dark favour for the bad characters, Bravery Bonus for the good characters), and hidden secret chambers for a whole section dedicated to HP related games and competitions.
For the unexperienced RPer, we offer close support and a great tutorial section.
Please let me know what you think.

http://puremalfoyman...6.com/index.cgi

Edited by Prince_of_Slytherin, 07 May 2007 - 03:31 AM.

[rich_505]

Hey, thanks for advertising here at TPP I'll review this for you:

1) First impression - This is a nice forum, graphically it's not that bad at all. Good!

2) Content - A good amount of areas for members to post in, plenty of posts in each area (looks good to potential members and nutty reviewers ). All in all it's good

3) Organisation - Now, the danger with having a lot of areas to post in is the forum feels too big and it's easy to get lost; I'm pleased to say this hasn't happened here, it's easy to navigate. Well done!

4) Skin - I'm really undecided about the skin and the graphics in general really, I can't put my finger on what I don't like but I can tell you this: I do like the background, it's good, I'm thinking maybe the banner could do with a bit of sprucing up, not much life to it at the moment?

5) USP, Unique "Selling" Point - I love the little news scroller for "the daily prophet", that really is a cool idea! Your advertising is good too, maybe keep it a little shorter? I know with RPs it's a good idea to try and get as much across as possible to draw people in however I remember when I ran my RP the short yet captivating adverts tended to do amazingly well.

6) Reviewer Comments - Loads of potential here, I think this will grow and keep growing for quite some time yet. Great job!

Rich_505 - Founder of TPP Services & RoR, Administrator of HPIA

[Prince_of_Slytherin]

Thank you for the very useful review.

As a result of your review, I will be improving the top banner as looking at it again, I think I agree with you.
I would be very interested to get more detail on point 4) about what it is exactly you don't like. I realise you say you can't put your finger on it but if it does ever occur to you, please let me know!

The compliments are very encouraging, thanks for your time in reviewing the site.

I am interested in reviewing forums for TPP, if I can.

Regards
MalfoyJR

[rich_505]

Well feel free to review them as a member, members are allowed to review forums and websites here too (makes us pretty unique ) and then if after a few reviews I think you're good at it I'll invite you to join the team!

In all honesty I think if you change the banner like you are planning on doing it's gonna work a lot better, the skin that is.

[Prince_of_Slytherin]

I wasn't planning on changing it completely, but just trying to improve on it as it is.

And thanks, I will try and fit some reviews in. Time is tight when you are running a board, as you most likely know all about!

[rich_505]

HPIA, RoR and TPP Services Running 3 is fun though IMO

[Prince_of_Slytherin]

Made changes to the design - the top banner, backgrounds in boards such as Diagon Alley, Azkaban, Hogsmeade and Grimmauld Place, and the bottom info center. If you have any more comments, I would be pleased to hear them

Regards,
DM.

[Prince_of_Slytherin]

Well, skin is now updated!

Also - brand new special section opening this week to celebrate the release of HP7!

Comments welcome.

[Prince_of_Slytherin]

The skin has been improved and worked on, so if any one has any more comments, I would be pleased to hear them.  

[hpfan1987]

I love the skin. Very, very nice!!

Prince_of_Slytherin, on Aug 20 2007, 05:55 AM, said:

The skin has been improved and worked on, so if any one has any more comments, I would be pleased to hear them.