RaceJunkie
10-11-2007, 09:27 AM
I just wanted to touch base on a couple things that have been moved or added.
Since we added the News area of the site I have been looking a way to make it easier to access and a better way for visitors to get the latest news.
This new layout brings a tabbed navigation system that (to me anyway) makes it easier to find what you are looking for.
All the tabs are mostly self explanatory so I 'm not going to go over the ones that speak for themselves like.
Home Page
Forums
Classifieds
Links
Photos
Arcade
One of the two I would like to explain is the NEWS tab
When you click the tab it will show a drop down menu with the following options.
Home
Last 1 Days
Last 3 Days
Last 7 Days
Last 30 Days
New Member Posts
Clicking on either of the first 4 will give you all the news that has been posted within the days.
I.E. Click Last 3 Days gives you all the news that has been posted in the past 3 days. (Get it?)
New Member Posts
Clicking on the last one New Member Posts will give you all the posts that have been posted within the last 2 days. (In the NEWS Area)
The 2nd is the Site Links
The Site Links tab includes all the links that are site related
Advertise Info
Contact Us
Site Rules
Link To Us
Premium Membership
My Space
Text Version
The Text Version is a plain text only version of the site for users that are on Dial up. It's about as plain as it gets.
Another feature that was added is the ability to browse the site on your Smart Phone. If you log on the site with your Smart Phone the site will automatically change to a Mobile enabled layout that will enable you to post just like normal. This will enable us to give updates from tracks that don't have wireless/internet but are able to reach the site by phones.
I would also like to note that Local Race Chat is best viewed in 1024X768 resolution
Windows Users:
* Go to your desktop and right-click your mouse. (Or go to Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > Display and skip the next step.)
* Select "Properties," which will open the "Display Properties" dialogue box (which is the same place you go when changing your desktop background, screensaver, etc.).
* Select the "Settings" tab and locate the "Display Area" slide bars. If your screen and desktop are set to 800 x 600, you should move both of the slide bars up at least one notch (to 1024 x 768).
* Windows will prompt you with a message ("Windows will now adjust your desktop..."). Click OK.
Mac Users:
* Go to your Control Panels (under the Apple) and choose the "Monitor" Control Panel.
* In the Monitor Control Panel, choose "1024 x 768" (or higher) underneath the Resolution box.
Why am I doing this?
By increasing the resolution on your monitor, you will make everything on your screen (online and off) crisper and smaller. Not only will this particular web site fit on your screen better, but so will virtually every other web site (as most are not designed to be viewed using 800 x 600 resolution). Plus, that means you'll have less scrolling to do, because you'll see more on your screen at one time.
Since we added the News area of the site I have been looking a way to make it easier to access and a better way for visitors to get the latest news.
This new layout brings a tabbed navigation system that (to me anyway) makes it easier to find what you are looking for.
All the tabs are mostly self explanatory so I 'm not going to go over the ones that speak for themselves like.
Home Page
Forums
Classifieds
Links
Photos
Arcade
One of the two I would like to explain is the NEWS tab
When you click the tab it will show a drop down menu with the following options.
Home
Last 1 Days
Last 3 Days
Last 7 Days
Last 30 Days
New Member Posts
Clicking on either of the first 4 will give you all the news that has been posted within the days.
I.E. Click Last 3 Days gives you all the news that has been posted in the past 3 days. (Get it?)
New Member Posts
Clicking on the last one New Member Posts will give you all the posts that have been posted within the last 2 days. (In the NEWS Area)
The 2nd is the Site Links
The Site Links tab includes all the links that are site related
Advertise Info
Contact Us
Site Rules
Link To Us
Premium Membership
My Space
Text Version
The Text Version is a plain text only version of the site for users that are on Dial up. It's about as plain as it gets.
Another feature that was added is the ability to browse the site on your Smart Phone. If you log on the site with your Smart Phone the site will automatically change to a Mobile enabled layout that will enable you to post just like normal. This will enable us to give updates from tracks that don't have wireless/internet but are able to reach the site by phones.
I would also like to note that Local Race Chat is best viewed in 1024X768 resolution
Windows Users:
* Go to your desktop and right-click your mouse. (Or go to Start Menu > Settings > Control Panel > Display and skip the next step.)
* Select "Properties," which will open the "Display Properties" dialogue box (which is the same place you go when changing your desktop background, screensaver, etc.).
* Select the "Settings" tab and locate the "Display Area" slide bars. If your screen and desktop are set to 800 x 600, you should move both of the slide bars up at least one notch (to 1024 x 768).
* Windows will prompt you with a message ("Windows will now adjust your desktop..."). Click OK.
Mac Users:
* Go to your Control Panels (under the Apple) and choose the "Monitor" Control Panel.
* In the Monitor Control Panel, choose "1024 x 768" (or higher) underneath the Resolution box.
Why am I doing this?
By increasing the resolution on your monitor, you will make everything on your screen (online and off) crisper and smaller. Not only will this particular web site fit on your screen better, but so will virtually every other web site (as most are not designed to be viewed using 800 x 600 resolution). Plus, that means you'll have less scrolling to do, because you'll see more on your screen at one time.