Boghead ranter Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 There's a rule when it comes to hiring someone to do your tech for you - it can be good, it can be quick, it can be cheap, but only 2 of those 3. It's fairly obvious what 2 we chose. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons FC Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, PWL said: The website just feels unfinished with the only working feature being the news articles. Whilst that was acceptable for the first couple of days, it's certainly not now. Nor does it appear to be set up to render to mobiles which I'm guessing where the majority of views come from. The comment about losing revenue is a valid one. Player Sponsorship page (assuming you can find it) doesn't work so immediately it creates a barrier to people handing over cash. These kind of things should be made as easy as possible. Even if it is not outsourced to DFC fans there are more than enough media colleges and students who could have been called on to help at little cost. This is so short sighted and I agree with the others, the shirt sponsorship may have been used to secure a discount rather than attract actual real money. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, BallochSonsFan said: Gentleman's Groom Room. Assai And the best rink to watch ice hockey in the whole of Scotland. Dundee isnt nearly as bad as it once was. Don't forget the Bowel Screening Service in Clepington Road. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) Whilst I do think the website is pish and should be better, it’s not something that many folk actually use is it? In the age of social media I’d imagine the vast majority of folk are getting their information from there. Any social media posts that require navigating to the website to read the full news article will contain a direct link. Regarding sponsorship - if I’m a business owner in this day in age I’m 100% caring far more that my business is appearing on the social media accounts. For example we posted a funny tweet the other day that had 476k views and 1,632 likes. I’d be surprised if the website has had that amount of hits since the internet was invented. I totally get that some folk don’t use social media but these days that a huge minority and I’d be shocked if the quality of website had any impact on sponsorship. edited to add - As much as the old website was extremely easy to navigate and was packed with info it definitely did need modernising. It looked really dated IMHO. Edited June 8, 2023 by Bring Back Paddy Flannery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 40 minutes ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: Don't forget the Bowel Screening Service in Clepington Road. I'm looking forward to turning 50 so I can send my shite to Dundee! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'mon_the_Sons Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Hamilton Accies getting a new website for free: Clicky 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 25 minutes ago, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Whilst I do think the website is pish and should be better, it’s not something that many folk actually use is it? In the age of social media I’d imagine the vast majority of folk are getting their information from there. Any social media posts that require navigating to the website to read the full news article will contain a direct link. Regarding sponsorship - if I’m a business owner in this day in age I’m 100% caring far more that my business is appearing on the social media accounts. For example we posted a funny tweet the other day that had 476k views and 1,632 likes. I’d be surprised if the website has had that amount of hits since the internet was invented. I totally get that some folk don’t use social media but these days that a huge minority and I’d be shocked if the quality of website had any impact on sponsorship. edited to add - As much as the old website was extremely easy to navigate and was packed with info it definitely did need modernising. It looked really dated IMHO. I can assure you that there are still a few folk out here who don't do Twitter, Facebook or even Yahoo dogging groups. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 15 minutes ago, microdave said: I'm looking forward to turning 50 so I can send my shite to Dundee! To be safe you're better delivering it in person. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: I can assure you that there are still a few folk out here who don't do Twitter, Facebook or even Yahoo dogging groups. I totally understand that, and did acknowledge that, but like I said it’s a huge minority these days. FWIW a close friend of mine is a well respected, full time web developer who has made websites for some massive companies, including Celtic, and he’s of the opinion the website is absolutely fine bar a few minor tweaks required. One of his main criticisms was the white text on yellow buttons but technically he thinks it’s fine. It’s just desperately lacking in content and doesn’t seem to get updated apart from news articles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishD81 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Any dates for the cup games yet? Also does the trust have an up to date site or just an old looking WordPress page 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 11 hours ago, ScottishD81 said: Any dates for the cup games yet? Also does the trust have an up to date site or just an old looking WordPress page I won't lie, the website has become a festering sore. We recently engaged the services of a web developer to improve the situation but I understand there is an illness issue - I'll make further enquiries. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 4 hours ago, O'Kelly Isley III said: I won't lie, the website has become a festering sore. We recently engaged the services of a web developer to improve the situation but I understand there is an illness issue - I'll make further enquiries. Virus? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rose Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 You boys still in league 2? I didn’t follow the playoffs. -5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 I think you've embarrassed yourself enough. On 04/12/2022 at 00:07, Red Rose said: Don’t think Dumbarton had a shot on goal. Seen them twice and offer nothing. Poor team. Pretty confident we’ll finish above them this season. Pretty sure the Rosey Posey Osey said this carry on last year and were scrambling for points in May to stay up... 7 hours ago, Red Rose said: Great signings so far. Need to replace Horne but plenty of time. Top 4 minimum this season. Fancy us to win the league. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 12 hours ago, Red Rose said: You boys still in league 2? I didn’t follow the playoffs. Your lot were never in contention for them. Expect exactly the same in the new season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishD81 Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 What we thinking are biggest threats this season? Trying to gauge signings 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarko_son Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) 38 minutes ago, ScottishD81 said: What we thinking are biggest threats this season? If it's biggest threats to us then probably ourselves Edited June 10, 2023 by Clarko_son 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonball Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 08/06/2023 at 18:36, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: Whilst I do think the website is pish and should be better, it’s not something that many folk actually use is it? In the age of social media I’d imagine the vast majority of folk are getting their information from there. Any social media posts that require navigating to the website to read the full news article will contain a direct link. Regarding sponsorship - if I’m a business owner in this day in age I’m 100% caring far more that my business is appearing on the social media accounts. For example we posted a funny tweet the other day that had 476k views and 1,632 likes. I’d be surprised if the website has had that amount of hits since the internet was invented. I totally get that some folk don’t use social media but these days that a huge minority and I’d be shocked if the quality of website had any impact on sponsorship. edited to add - As much as the old website was extremely easy to navigate and was packed with info it definitely did need modernising. It looked really dated IMHO. Think you're bang on in terms of sponsorship revenue. I'd suggest the club website will be where folk go (via Google) if they need an answer to a specific question or to complete a task. Social media takes care of most things but the club website still has a role to play, especially for e-commerce and as an information resource for casual/away fans. On 08/06/2023 at 19:19, Bring Back Paddy Flannery said: FWIW a close friend of mine is a well respected, full time web developer who has made websites for some massive companies, including Celtic, and he’s of the opinion the website is absolutely fine bar a few minor tweaks required. One of his main criticisms was the white text on yellow buttons but technically he thinks it’s fine. It’s just desperately lacking in content and doesn’t seem to get updated apart from news articles. As your pal says white on yellow is horrendous for accessibility, folk with visual impairments just won't make it out. Other than that it's largely fine from a design point of view. Something like this would take about five minutes of CSS tweaks: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microdave Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Kevin Nisbet to Millwall and Ross McCrorie to Bristol City, both for around £2m. I think they must be the record fee for anyone who's played for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O'Kelly Isley III Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 56 minutes ago, microdave said: Kevin Nisbet to Millwall and Ross McCrorie to Bristol City, both for around £2m. I think they must be the record fee for anyone who's played for us. I had to sit down when I heard the McCrorie deal. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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