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Post by JMMREVIEW on Nov 24, 2015 5:46:58 GMT -5
Our homepage really needs a format update, Bladerunner 07 works pretty hard to update us with new content which is a lot of work (work he doesn't get any thanks for). As a forum I think GoldenEdge gaming is pretty good, proboards is very functional but I have always wanted to bring our homepage into the year 2000 (right now we are in the 90's) Here is an example of a friend on twitters website www.mygamerxp.com/We can have something like that using wordpress which would link to our forums but there would be some work involved. If you are interested in helping out please let me know. It would take the pressure off Bladerunner and would give us a nice new homepage. Here is another example of a wordpress gaming site. theinsatiablegamer.com/
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Nov 24, 2015 7:40:33 GMT -5
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Dec 2, 2015 4:09:09 GMT -5
The forum has been really quite lately, I hope it is just because of thanksgiving. It makes me think we need a new homepage more than ever. I am happy to put the work in I just don't have the $54 it will cost to buy the theme (there will be other running costs too). Once this new homepage is in place it will make GoldenEdge Gaming feel like a much more legit website. It will probably have to wait until after Christmas when I have more money.
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Xargen
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Post by Xargen on Dec 2, 2015 13:53:03 GMT -5
The forum is probably quiet because of Fallout 4 tbh... Also I could probably chip in some of the $54
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Dec 2, 2015 15:45:58 GMT -5
It's that time where all the games are coming out, and were playing them all and with the holidaze coming up, it's hard to find time to be productive on the internets. That's whats become of me at least. lol
Sorta off topic... but not really... I've noticed that the number people wanting advice on how to be successful and make money on youtube has grown, while the amount of useful advise for these people has dwindled. It's just hard to be original enough to stand out out there in the thick of the internet.
Honestly, Just gotta say, I am beyond impressed with what has happened in the last 5 years (2015 alone!) here on Goldenedge. This site isnt and will never be about making money. It's about you and me. I'm just happy that we have been able to make a name (a brand) out of this website and that so many have adopted the name on their twitch channels and the like. Sometimes it's hard for me to see, but if I ever need my faith in humanity restored and an example of what some dedication and loyalty earns, I only need to look here.
So what's the point of the border-line sentimental paragraph praising for the community? Well, I love you guys....
but really, it might seem next to impossible to really stand out and get anywhere, but I think as a whole group here on Goldenedge, we can work together to promote each other as a team. Many of the regulars here are already doing that, and while we have yet to see any real fruits from our labor, it's important to remember that together, we can stand out. We have each others support.
JMMREVIEW and I will keep making this site something worth visiting and making content for. Together, the future is bright. It would be great to pool our efforts and maybe even make alittle money, if only to keep the site funded, and motivate us to keep new content coming.
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Dec 2, 2015 17:52:47 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for the offer of support Xargen it really means a lot, the good news is the $54 is a one off payment for the theme, after that the running costs to host the website will only be around $10 a month (I think). Logistically I have no good way of collecting money for anyone who would like to support us. Patreon seems pretty hit and miss and coming up to Christmas money will be tight for everyone so I think it is best to leave it until new year. Blade Runner 07 YouTube is getting harder and harder and the reason for this is that there is more competition everyday. Back when I setup my channel there was a lot less choice and less people making gaming videos. Our community is really good for people with smaller channels MGNoxa is a good example, his subscribers shot up after joining us and I hope we played a part in that however small it was. I really do think we have something special here and if we had a slick homepage it would feel so much more legit. Plus more people will want to write for us and create other content for our site. What do you guys think of the theme I have suggested? I think it is a good start and is miles better than what we have now. themeforest.net/item/games-zone-gaming-wordpress-theme/full_screen_preview/8469833
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Xargen
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Post by Xargen on Dec 2, 2015 20:11:02 GMT -5
I think it looks good, can't wait to see it in the GoldenEdge colours
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Post by MGNoxa on Dec 3, 2015 7:37:30 GMT -5
Thank you for inviting me into your community, there's a lot of great people here and I've had a lot of fun talking with you all, thank you. I would like to post more on this site but I've been really busy making videos and with life outside of the internet. If you want more stuff I could try and do a weekly news thing, maybe it's a podcast or just some written thing digging into the biggest gaming news (could even expand into geek news) for that week. If anybody wants to join in on the podcast let me know and we could try and set up a recording schedule, my schedule can be all over the place so it might take a few days locking down a date and time. I have no idea how to record a podcast with someone over the internet, I have one idea but don't know if it's practical. JMMREVIEW the theme looks great, I kinda like the look of this site but I understand that you want to change it to attract more people, so I think whatever you feel needs to be done is probably the right choice.
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Dec 3, 2015 17:25:18 GMT -5
I burnt myself out about a month ago trying to do too much at once, my advice is stick to an achievable schedule and do one thing at a time. In terms of podcasts the way I do it is through Skype and I have a free programme called iFree Skype Recorder seems to work fine
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Dec 9, 2015 7:25:41 GMT -5
Update on the new website/homepage. I have been talking to a web developer and he has given me a reasonable price for helping me set up and add things to the homepage. I need YOUR help!! We need to discus what we want to be added to the new website. the url/branding is killing me. I like the name GoldenEdge but feedback suggests it is unmemorable what do you guys think? In case you don't know the name is modeled on GoldenEye and the phrase Golden Age of Gaming. I like it but I worry that it is too long and unmemorable. The last thing I want to do is become a copy and paste website for gaming news. I want our homepage posts to be member reviews and other things members have posted on the forum, right now we just don't have enough people who write for us but I hope that will all change once the new site is up. I would also like the homepage to have a social element, A member profile where people can upload, and share their gaming pictures and videos (probably just embedding videos as storage would cost too much). If there is anything you would like to have added to the homepage now is the time to speak up. Also any branding ideas would be very helpful. Let's get the ball rolling, I need your feedback. Edit* : Market research here is the kind of look we are going for www.polygon.com/
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Post by MGNoxa on Dec 9, 2015 9:28:11 GMT -5
JMMREVIEWI don't think GoldenEdge is unmemorable but newcomers might not understand it. For "Golden Age of Gaming" maybe get rid of "of"? Golden Age Gaming is a pretty cool name only problem is it might get shortened to GAG which isn't that bad, there certainly isn't any other gaming sites that have GAG so maybe it is a good thing. When you say anything that should be added to the homepage what do you mean exactly? Like an idea? We all make videos, not regularly enough for this to work but we could have a featured member video of the week type thing, it would encourage people to make videos so they can go on the homepage. As for polygon I'm not a fan of the site design but I also don't go to polygon and I hate them so there could be bias in that, maybe if I went to it more I would learn to like it.
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Dec 9, 2015 11:08:08 GMT -5
I was talking to Blade Runner about this, you might have heard of GOG.com "Good Old Games" I was thinking of buying the url GEG .com/uk or GG .com/uk but they are both taken.
goldenagegaming .co.uk is available and I don't actually mind GAG it certainly won't be forgotten!
When I asked what should be added I meant things like "I would like to be able to comment on the homepage and share the posts on Twitter" or "I would like a member tab added to the homepage where you can look at member profiles, each profile should display a small image and link to a full profile." suggestions like that.
I know nothing about polygon I was sent the link, I only like the layout because it is modern and easy to find stuff.
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Xargen
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Post by Xargen on Dec 9, 2015 12:24:43 GMT -5
What about GEGaming? Also, how about some sort of info hub on our Twitch Streamers? Have like, the names of the streamers and a little light next to their name, if it's red, they're offline, if it's green, they're online and if you click it you're directed to their page... Is that doable? We could call it our Twitchboard, yaknow... like a switchboard, only twitch... >_>
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Post by JMMREVIEW on Dec 9, 2015 13:41:48 GMT -5
Good idea on the name, I have been trying tons of combinations for a URL but gegaming didn't occur to me gegaming .co.uk, .net and .org are all available so that could be doable. The Twitchboard is a great idea, why stop at just Twitch, we could have a YouTubeboard too for everyone who has a YT page. One of our unique selling points is promotion of members YT and Twitch so great idea Xargen
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Post by Blade Runner 07 on Dec 9, 2015 14:43:52 GMT -5
I think our dot com should be considered. We should strive to have .com or .org. .co.uk works too but com/org feel more official. Know whatta mean?
I have TONS of ideas for the site but many are too premature....
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