Skinning

distantfx

This board needs a skin which makes it unique from any other forums. I suggest you change it as soon as you can. The standard vBulletin skin is ugly

Python

We did actualy buy a skin although they havent sent us a download link yet. were trying to get a refund...but i will get a skin up asap

Forge

That sucks, they still havnt sent you the link?!?

deadfingers

hmmm ever heard of that dark style? i think thats the name, it changes the site to a black and grey one and has some kewl features added. but yeah u should get a better skin.

david_sakh

yeah i think it needs a darker bg style

Python

at the end of this month i will hopefully get some money...i may pay someone to custom design a skin

daboss

I was just wondering - if you're sharing Adsense impressions with forum members, how are you going to get more money

I have to admit though that you're one entrepreneuring young man!

Python

lol, most of my money comes from paid advertisements. for example on the devdreams index almost all of the link under affiliates are paying monthly

Arestia

definately needs a new skin, default is blah

-Dan

Forge

Default is always "Blah" The take there time in the coding, not design... Unfortunately...

Python

well we did order a skin but they didnt send the download link - dont know what to do about it

Forge

Wow, That sucks python...

SEbasic

Yeah I know - I've emailed them about 3 times now - not responding.

I suggest that you don't use them.

templatefreak.com

Python

what do you think of this current skin? any good?

daboss

Tell the truth? I think the current skin sucks big time. I like the default skin very much better.

By the way P, any plans to get Adsense back up soon? I believe a couple of us have bought impressions from the store.

Python

ok, changing the theme back

daboss

Hey P,

That's only my opinion. I'm not sure what the other guys and you think of the skin.

But IMHO, it does suck.

SEbasic

I really liked it...

daboss

To me, forums are a place where people congregate. It needs to be clean and bright with light colors which are easy to the eye.

The current default skin may not be classy and sophisticated but it sure beats the one P put up as a replacement. Again, IMHO.

Python

ye i liked the skin but like you said a webmaster forum should be light.

ill have a look around for a brighter skin

tntcheats

Make one

With valid XHTML 1.1 and CSS

Python

you expect me to make a complete vbulletin skin? pffft

daboss

Well, it'll be practice....

SEbasic

I'm with Bimmer on this one

Python

i dont even know where to start. are there any tutorials available?

SEbasic

CSS tutorials

CannonBallGuy

Yeah...
C'mon Python... we're all waiting.

tony

http://www.extremepixels.com/skins_vb.php
i really like that 1 http://www.extremepixels.com/forum/index.php?styleid=50

daboss

Tony, nah... same thing - too dark - not easy to the eyes for an old fart like myself.

Raven2424

Just wondering if it is possable of getting a free skin for the time being. I am getting sick of looking at this very plan and not unique skin... thoughts?

daboss

The current default screen looks pretty good to me actually - the color scheme and layout is better than what has been suggested so far. I cannot understand this thing about the need to prove to visitors and members about professionalism (i.e. paid for skin etc.)