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New site design being tested!

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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 04-Aug-17 12:19:06

We're VERY excited to announce that we are finally testing out a new site design! We've been working really hard to make sure it's easier to user and looks neater than the current format.

It is a test though and it may take a day or two to get used to. Apologies in advance for any teething problems - hopefully they'll be minimal. If you have any major problems logging in or you can't access certain things please post on this thread or email us at contactus. We'd love to have your thoughts. smile

Baggs Thu 10-Aug-17 09:20:12

The new banner is better than the old one, though I didn't dislike the old one.

Blued stuff shows up better.

Baggs Thu 10-Aug-17 09:21:19

Oh, and I'm glad there's no "strap" line.

Baggs Thu 10-Aug-17 09:22:58

Brightness is easy to change on most machines.

Baggs Thu 10-Aug-17 09:26:44

When my mum first started having trouble with Macular Degeneration, she said that 'arty farty' colours for backgrounds and print colours made things harder to read. She said black on white was best for her because of maximum contrast.

Which would seem to suggest that the new Gransnet desktop colours have got it right for people who struggle to see things clearly.

TriciaF Thu 10-Aug-17 16:55:18

Baggs - so you think GNHQ have designed this for those of us who are visually impaired?
If so, I withdraw my complaints. Maybe there are more members than I realised with this problem.

Lona Thu 10-Aug-17 17:14:31

Yesterday they were asking Mumsnetters for opinions on our strap line, Baggs.
They don't ask our opinions on Mumsnet do they?

Ana Thu 10-Aug-17 17:16:29

What strapline? confused

merlotgran Thu 10-Aug-17 17:22:28

It doesn't matter what we think.

Ana Thu 10-Aug-17 17:28:13

Oh I see - the one they asked us about the other week. Obviously our answers weren't good enough...hmm

LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 10-Aug-17 17:37:31

There are some brilliant ideas on both threads - but no unanimous favourite yet. Tricky to sum up the site in a few words. confused But of course it matters what you think. We may well have got some of the design elements of the new site not quite right and we're really grateful for your patience while we sort that out and see how we can improve it.

mcem Thu 10-Aug-17 18:05:54

Maybe MN was asked about the GN strapline suggestion because it was met with indifference here and seen as unnecessary, while the decision has been made that there will be one and consultation is deemed necessary.

Ana Thu 10-Aug-17 18:08:10

I seem to remember there being quite a few suggestions mcem.

mcem Fri 11-Aug-17 11:35:50

Yes some suggestions but few were enthusiastic while many expressed indifference or dislike. Compared to this thread with all its concerns, the strapline one was very short lived.
To me that says that the strapline discussion is far from top of the list of GN priorities so why push it?

Ana Fri 11-Aug-17 11:41:07

Well, as you said in your previous post, GNHQ seem determined that we will have a strapline, whether we want one or not - even to the extent of asking MN for their opinion!

varian Fri 11-Aug-17 11:45:55

It will be interesting to see which, if any, of our suggestions are taken up.

devongirl Fri 11-Aug-17 11:46:47

Lara PLEASE get rid of this bright white background!! The colourscheme was fine as it was before, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

mcem Fri 11-Aug-17 13:30:13

Any suggestions on how to deal with this? On mobile site - kindle fire. In case of doubt or inability to see, all posrers' names are the same as the top post .

mcem Fri 11-Aug-17 13:36:25

Better example

M0nica Fri 11-Aug-17 19:37:51

I have really tried to get on with this new design, but to be honest, even though I am more secure finding my way round it, I still finding it too bright, too white and too uncompact, if you know what I mean.

Ana Fri 11-Aug-17 20:22:31

The only things I don't like are the wishy-washy blue/grey coloured band dividing the posts, the current lack of the 'italics' function and the strange little banner.

I find the rest of it OK...

jacksmum Fri 11-Aug-17 22:13:36

I was pleased to see "add comment" had been added but am disappointed that when you press this ,it adds comment to the bottom of the thread not to the comment by a person, you then have to type their name and hope they see it.

durhamjen Fri 11-Aug-17 22:26:20

That's always been there, jacksmum.

jacksmum Fri 11-Aug-17 23:02:24

opps senior moment on my part ,!! lol, but wish it would put comment below the persons post that i want to answer, it is not always the OP post xx

durhamjen Fri 11-Aug-17 23:05:38

I've thought that, too, but if the thread goes quickly, the person to whom you responded would not see it, would s/he?

Jalima1108 Fri 11-Aug-17 23:39:02

I've never used it before!
That was useful.