WinCustomize 2K7
What do you want?
Sunday, September 3, 2006 by Frogboy | Discussion: WinCustomize News
We're in the process of re-designing WinCustomize.com for the new 2007 edition.
Here are a few features that will be in it:
- For subscribers: It'll be skinnable.
- Much faster overall (see forums for a taste)
- Much lighter (lot less graphical content in the design)
- Skinners with Master access or higher will be able to optionally sell skins and themes (giving an incentive for classic skinners to keep making new stuff and an incentive for up and coming skinners to release lots of good free stuff to move up -- subscribers will get at least 25% off the price)
- A simpler UI to get to things more easily.
- More galleries
- Featured Skinner section
- Skinner forum
But what are some things you would like to see? What things of the current site do you like and would like preserved? What things about the current site that you don't like would you like changed or removed? What things from other sites would you like to see added?
Let us know! Thanks!
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Kevin_C
Reply #22 Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:07 PM
Reply #22 Sunday, September 3, 2006 7:07 PM
PM'ing definitely, new suites definitely (or at the very least update the existing ones to the latest application features). It might be nice if skins could be tagged or associated with a particular version for apps like WB and IP since as features evolve skins become obsolete if they aren't updated. With this tagging we could set our preferences to only show us skins that were made version 4+ or 5, etc. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing how things shake out, I know updating a site like this can't be a simple undertaking.
basj
Reply #23 Sunday, September 3, 2006 8:05 PM
Reply #23 Sunday, September 3, 2006 8:05 PM
Private Massage is a good option to have.. And the option to sell skin is something that I always look for ..but only by "Master Access and Above"..How do one get to that level? 
KiloKrash
Reply #25 Sunday, September 3, 2006 8:40 PM
I agree. 
Reply #25 Sunday, September 3, 2006 8:40 PM
| I would like the poll not to be a ramp. Please. I beg you. |
I agree. 
Island Dog
Reply #26 Sunday, September 3, 2006 9:31 PM
https://www.wincustomize.com/AboutSite.aspx
Reply #26 Sunday, September 3, 2006 9:31 PM
| but only by "Master Access and Above"..How do one get to that level? |
basj
Reply #27 Monday, September 4, 2006 12:44 AM
Reply #27 Monday, September 4, 2006 12:44 AM
Okay..thanks Island Dog...
I am...wow...100miles to go...
on all four..
I am...wow...100miles to go...
on all four..
Guitarjohn83
Reply #28 Monday, September 4, 2006 1:16 AM
Reply #28 Monday, September 4, 2006 1:16 AM
I am a total newbie to object desktop and skinning. On the other hand I am a frequent photoshop user and am very intersted in throwing myself face first into skinning as a hobby. I would appreciate a skinning 101 section with articles and tutorials about getting started in skinning. maybe a more advanced section for those who want it.
Anything that will help steer people new to object desktop and wincustomize in the right directions.
Anything that will help steer people new to object desktop and wincustomize in the right directions.
Life is a Game
Reply #29 Monday, September 4, 2006 4:33 AM
Reply #29 Monday, September 4, 2006 4:33 AM
more space for photo album for subscribers 
MohsinNaqi
Reply #30 Monday, September 4, 2006 6:31 AM
Reply #30 Monday, September 4, 2006 6:31 AM
Sounds good and intriguing.
I'd like to see skinners' personal pages structure revamped so that they can be more customizable and better personalized.
I'd like to see skinners' personal pages structure revamped so that they can be more customizable and better personalized.
TtownTony
Reply #31 Monday, September 4, 2006 2:38 PM
Reply #31 Monday, September 4, 2006 2:38 PM
1. Private Messages (as everyone has already said)
2. Make this site functional with the Opera Broswer (thanks for pointed that out aimzzz): I have to get on via FF which means i'm always using 2 browsers to get in.
3. Make "polls" optional, not at every startup
4. Rating system needs to be changed, I've done over 100 SS's and when i dl someone's icons or what not, I'ld like to have my share of encouragement in the vote. Or else, just get rid of it, no one really cares, we can tell if people like it by the amount of DL's they have
5. Premium suites (as already mentioned by most).
6. Favorites. I love DA for this, I can chart who and what I like and keep tabs of it very easily.
7. Versatility in the forums. Being a member here for a year now and haven't made it to but 1/2 dozen forums -at best- b/c they are so difficult to find EXACTLY what you're looking for.
8. Add: NEW PRODUCTS section(s) as well as more Galleries (suggestions: Rainmeter, true launch bar, VS, styler, Ave., etc)
9. More benefits for subscribers like me who really don't see any added benefits of being one
Um, these are just acouple of ideas off the top of my head
2. Make this site functional with the Opera Broswer (thanks for pointed that out aimzzz): I have to get on via FF which means i'm always using 2 browsers to get in.
3. Make "polls" optional, not at every startup
4. Rating system needs to be changed, I've done over 100 SS's and when i dl someone's icons or what not, I'ld like to have my share of encouragement in the vote. Or else, just get rid of it, no one really cares, we can tell if people like it by the amount of DL's they have
5. Premium suites (as already mentioned by most).
6. Favorites. I love DA for this, I can chart who and what I like and keep tabs of it very easily.
7. Versatility in the forums. Being a member here for a year now and haven't made it to but 1/2 dozen forums -at best- b/c they are so difficult to find EXACTLY what you're looking for.
8. Add: NEW PRODUCTS section(s) as well as more Galleries (suggestions: Rainmeter, true launch bar, VS, styler, Ave., etc)
9. More benefits for subscribers like me who really don't see any added benefits of being one
Um, these are just acouple of ideas off the top of my head
RomanDA
Reply #32 Monday, September 4, 2006 4:59 PM
Reply #32 Monday, September 4, 2006 4:59 PM
I think we could roll desktop gadgets into wc now, allowing free and for sale gadgets on wc would help.
I like the PM idea, as its hard sometimes to get a hold of some people, with so much dang SPAM in email, this might help.
I agree that the rating system needs worked on. My opinion is that if you had to have your nick associated with your rating it would keep people from slamming others ratings just to be jerks.
I like the PM idea, as its hard sometimes to get a hold of some people, with so much dang SPAM in email, this might help.
I agree that the rating system needs worked on. My opinion is that if you had to have your nick associated with your rating it would keep people from slamming others ratings just to be jerks.
PurrBall
Reply #33 Monday, September 4, 2006 6:49 PM
Reply #33 Monday, September 4, 2006 6:49 PM
It would be nice that if you left a comment your rating of the skin would show in the comment..
PM idea is great.
Favorites are a must!
PM idea is great.
Favorites are a must!
XX
Reply #34 Monday, September 4, 2006 8:22 PM
Reply #34 Monday, September 4, 2006 8:22 PM
I like to visit main page first, but others may prefer to see other area first, like skins, forums, or whatever.
How about this:
"Make this page my main page" feature. Basically, if you go to your skins page and click this, next time you visit https://www.wincustomize.com it will go to your skins page as main page.
How about this:
"Make this page my main page" feature. Basically, if you go to your skins page and click this, next time you visit https://www.wincustomize.com it will go to your skins page as main page.
Corky_O
Reply #35 Monday, September 4, 2006 8:50 PM
I think this would be a good feature as well.
I've been lobbying for this one for some time now. Hopefully, it is being considered.
Brad,
The forums have definitely improved in performance, so if the balance of the site performs that well, we are certainly in for a treat. Especially the ability to skin it.
Reply #35 Monday, September 4, 2006 8:50 PM
| With this tagging we could set our preferences to only show us skins that were made version 4+ or 5, etc. |
I think this would be a good feature as well.
| I would appreciate a skinning 101 section with articles and tutorials about getting started in skinning. maybe a more advanced section for those who want it. |
I've been lobbying for this one for some time now. Hopefully, it is being considered.
Brad,
The forums have definitely improved in performance, so if the balance of the site performs that well, we are certainly in for a treat. Especially the ability to skin it.
KiloKrash
Reply #37 Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:43 PM
Reply #37 Wednesday, September 6, 2006 3:43 PM
I would like the Newest Skins section to be sorted/seperated somehow. I would like to see WB, DX themes, DX Objects, Widgets, and IP all in their own newest gallery. The reasoning behind this, is there are so many BootSkins, ScreenShots, Wallpapers, and Icons that get loaded liberally. Whereas the others are more conservative uploads. It would just be more convienant...to me anyway.
seldomseen
Reply #38 Wednesday, September 6, 2006 11:16 PM
Reply #38 Wednesday, September 6, 2006 11:16 PM
| This is still the best site on the net for customization |
silkshadow
Reply #39 Thursday, September 7, 2006 3:56 AM
Reply #39 Thursday, September 7, 2006 3:56 AM
Wincustomize is missing the most important thing, a decent search function. 
I would hope that would be your focus on any upgrades. Let me give you an example I just ran into. I am looking for a sysmetrix skin that was designed for the right corner. I put in right corner, right, and corner but got only a couple of hits. I went to deviant art and got more than a dozen hits so I just assumed deviant has more sysmetrix skins than wincustomize.
Today I saw a screenshot of someone using a nice right corner sysmetrix skin. They were nice enough to give me the name 'crux'. Lo and behold crux is right here at wincustomize and didn't show up in my search. And the words 'right corner' are in the description! Why didn't search pick that up? A decent search function is the most important part of any community and wincutomize is lacking it. So I would ask that the basics be looked after before the bells and whistles. Improve the search or farm it out to google if necessary.
http://www.google.com.ph/search?num=100&hs=XbE&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&as_qdr=all&q=%22right+corner%22+sysmetrix+site%3Awincustomize.com&btnG=Search&meta=
Its google's 4th hit. Probably be the first if I could figure out how to limit the search to just the sysmetrix library. Since you use google's ads anyway, why not?
I would hope that would be your focus on any upgrades. Let me give you an example I just ran into. I am looking for a sysmetrix skin that was designed for the right corner. I put in right corner, right, and corner but got only a couple of hits. I went to deviant art and got more than a dozen hits so I just assumed deviant has more sysmetrix skins than wincustomize. Today I saw a screenshot of someone using a nice right corner sysmetrix skin. They were nice enough to give me the name 'crux'. Lo and behold crux is right here at wincustomize and didn't show up in my search. And the words 'right corner' are in the description! Why didn't search pick that up? A decent search function is the most important part of any community and wincutomize is lacking it. So I would ask that the basics be looked after before the bells and whistles. Improve the search or farm it out to google if necessary.
http://www.google.com.ph/search?num=100&hs=XbE&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&as_qdr=all&q=%22right+corner%22+sysmetrix+site%3Awincustomize.com&btnG=Search&meta=
Its google's 4th hit. Probably be the first if I could figure out how to limit the search to just the sysmetrix library. Since you use google's ads anyway, why not?
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Reply #21 Sunday, September 3, 2006 6:41 PM