Update: Visual Layer Integration

Blog Discussion in 'BeerAdvocate Talk' started by Todd, Sep 4, 2012.

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  1. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    I wasn't sure if or when this would happen before the redesign, but I spent the last week analyzing the new forum's "look and feel" and found a solution that allowed me to apply it to the older, non-form BeerAdvocate pages. It took quite a bit of hacking, but I got it to work.

    What does this mean?

    It just got a hell of a lot easier to navigate the site. The site's pages are once again integrated. Mostly from a visual point of view, but definitely functional here and there too.
    • Simplified, new navigation with sub-navigation too.
    • Forum-style sidebars.
    • Most recent public threads displayed on the homepage again; Beer Trading forums are excluded; doesn't take you to the last unread post.
    • Quick links to your Beers & Places; sidebar, next to your avatar when logged in.
    • Number of Inbox and Alert items now appear when not in the forum; if any.
    • No more multiple browser tabs/windows when going between the old site pages and new forum.
    • Cleaned up Beer and Place profile page layouts. Added recent tweets; if applicable.
    Known Issues
    • User, Inbox and Alerts navigation items work, but have limited functionality when not in the forum.
    • Sign up, Log In, Log Out items work, but have limited functionality when not in the forum.
    • Some visual elements need tweaking / cleaning up; forms, padding, bullets, colors, etc.
    • Homepage needs more content.
    • Twitter widget isn't compatible with all browsers/operating systems.
    • Other misc tweaks that would help me sleep at night.
    In the Works
    • Your Events page; list of upcoming and past events.
    • I'll be looking into the known issues.
    • Any of the other remaining interim updates.
    Note:
    This is not the site redesign. This is an interim update. We'll be holding off on making any other major updates and adding any new functionality until the redesign.

    We know this update has taken a long time to happen and it's been frustrating using the site, so thanks again for your patience and support.

    I need a beer ...

    Cheers!
     
    #1 Todd, Sep 4, 2012
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  2. nesarebad

    nesarebad Pooh-Bah (1,868) Feb 4, 2012 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    This is good, I like.
     
    #2 nesarebad, Sep 4, 2012
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  3. cosmicevan

    cosmicevan Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2009 New York
    Trader

    WHOA!!!! I was browsing through wants/gots/reviews when i went to the next page and saw the change. AWESOME!!!! nice work...look and feel is great. very integrated. cheers!
     
    #3 cosmicevan, Sep 4, 2012
  4. acevenom

    acevenom Initiate (0) Oct 7, 2011 Louisiana

    It looks great to have it integrated like this.
     
    #4 acevenom, Sep 4, 2012
  5. Duff27

    Duff27 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Feb 10, 2010 Illinois
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Yes! Now I don't have to start the "BA Integration LIF"!
     
    #5 Duff27, Sep 4, 2012
  6. BBThunderbolt

    BBThunderbolt Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,846) Sep 24, 2007 Kiribati
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I went to the bar to grab another beer, spent a moment chatting with the bartender, come back and it's like I'm "home" again! Thanks!
     
    #6 BBThunderbolt, Sep 4, 2012
  7. black13

    black13 Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2010 Oregon

    The site keeps moving in a great direction! Thanks.
     
    #7 black13, Sep 4, 2012
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  8. Gehrig13

    Gehrig13 Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2012 New Jersey

    Looks great!
     
    #8 Gehrig13, Sep 4, 2012
  9. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    It sure threw me for a loop but it was a good loop.
     
    #9 Bitterbill, Sep 4, 2012
  10. GRPunk

    GRPunk Pooh-Bah (1,841) Apr 5, 2007 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah

    Wow! Just checking it all out. Looks great!
     
    #10 GRPunk, Sep 4, 2012
  11. maltmuncher

    maltmuncher Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2012

    Like the new layout, makes moving around on the site easier! :slight_smile:
     
    #11 maltmuncher, Sep 4, 2012
  12. rmalinowski4

    rmalinowski4 Pundit (753) Oct 22, 2010 Illinois

    Like the look. Good job.
     
    #12 rmalinowski4, Sep 4, 2012
  13. champ103

    champ103 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,296) Sep 3, 2007 Texas
    Society Pooh-Bah

    This is great. Love the look. Maybe I have not noticed, but is there a way to click on a user profile and see their reviews yet? That is one thing I miss, being able to go to a user that I follow and see their reviews with just a click.
     
    #13 champ103, Sep 4, 2012
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  14. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Until I tried to track the beers I've had. It takes a few too many steps to do so, imho.
     
    #14 Bitterbill, Sep 4, 2012
  15. shaunt0000

    shaunt0000 Initiate (0) May 16, 2009 California
    Trader

    glad to see recent posts on the homepage again...
     
    #15 shaunt0000, Sep 4, 2012
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  16. SalukiAlum

    SalukiAlum Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2010 Colorado

    Looking good! Missed this stuff. Really like the regional rankings, eventually would be cool to have a top 20-25 for each state, especially for trading purpose. Great job bro's!
     
    #16 SalukiAlum, Sep 4, 2012
  17. 2beerdogs

    2beerdogs Grand Pooh-Bah (5,682) Jan 31, 2005 California
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Wow, lot a work!!! Lots of options, but DAMN...I just signed back on and WOW, visually grabbed me by the throat. Nice Job!!!
     
    #17 2beerdogs, Sep 4, 2012
  18. xxcarpxx

    xxcarpxx Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2011 Alabama

    Looks good..I like it...now, if we could get the WHOS ON, by location again..that would be great..
     
    #18 xxcarpxx, Sep 4, 2012
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  19. Dope

    Dope Pooh-Bah (2,925) Oct 5, 2010 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    Huge, huge upgrade. I love that you can see recent threads on the front page again, that was a huge motivator to visit and browse the forums in the past. Great work.

    Dope
     
    #19 Dope, Sep 4, 2012
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  20. crossovert

    crossovert Initiate (0) Mar 29, 2009 Illinois

    Place reviews are screwed up.
     
    #20 crossovert, Sep 4, 2012
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