#EdenUpdate - New Homepage & Layout (do you like it?)

Contributor: VanillaFreeSex VanillaFreeSex
my affiliate links seem to be fine. I just double checked a few links and banners and so far so good. has anyone run into any affiliate link issues?
04/06/2012
Contributor: karay123 karay123
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
They are at the bottom... in an unseen place unless you scroll
Thank you. Ridiculous, really. Usability. Should be at the top and the bottom.
04/06/2012
Contributor: karay123 karay123
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Originally posted by Incendiaire
Maybe this is all just a cunning plan to unite the community, by our collective dislike for the new layout.

Seriously, it's like the "New Coke" of website design.
Hahahaa... New Coke. Totally.
04/06/2012
Contributor: asphyxia asphyxia
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Originally posted by indiglo
I really dislike it and find it incredibly inconvenient. My problem is that I have vision problems and can't read the normal size text on any website, really. So I have to keep my screen perpetually zoomed to about 120% for it to be ... more
THIS!!!!!

Also, I could only access the forum by clicking on the assignment cart and then using the link on that page. A more prominent forum link would be awesome and also less left/right scrolling! Maybe the page could resize dynamically so it's not so wide? It might have something to do with different browsers... I'm using 64-bit Chrome for Linux, if that helps.

I have a hard time with change, but I do think the new layout looks good. I'm sure I'll like it after I get used to it.
04/06/2012
Contributor: catgirl9 catgirl9
So after playing around with the site for a while, I hate it! I was going to check out a review, but if I'm in the forum, I can't search product pages. So I switched to the 'play' tab and searched again. It sill only brings up forum related searching options. I even opened a new tab, same thing. Am I just completely missing how to search now?

Also, someone else mentioned the promotions are harder to see now. I REALLY miss the little drop down menu for promos. It was way easier to see and I didn't have to look at pictures, just text. It's just more clunky now.

The 'shop' and 'play' tabs are driving me nuts!
04/06/2012
Contributor: Arch600 Arch600
I'm having trouble finding my way around also. Eventually I find my way to where I want to be, though it has become more work than it should be. I'm still trying to decide if it is my resistance to change (and hating to relearn something I feel I already knew) or if the new site is as user un-friendly as it seems.
04/06/2012
Contributor: KyotoAngel KyotoAngel
I just logged in and noticed the new layout, it's pretty cool actually.
I think the only thing I liked better about the old one was the little upcoming products display down in the bottom corner.
=3
But that's mostly because I usually don't think to check the upcoming product threads.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
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Originally posted by catgirl9
So after playing around with the site for a while, I hate it! I was going to check out a review, but if I'm in the forum, I can't search product pages. So I switched to the 'play' tab and searched again. It sill only brings up forum ... more
I had the same problem with the search function even before the update. I don't think this is new.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Here's a request: Is it possible to have the header always remain visible at the top of the page so that as we scroll down a page, the page goes under the header? It would be more convenient than having to constantly scroll all the way back to the top to navigate to another area.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Loriandhubby Loriandhubby
it has taken me 2 hours to get the site to work. My system keeps saying long running script and feezes. Now that I've gotten into the site. It takes for ever to get to a page. Really???? I love EF but I don't think I'll be on much now. It is just to hard and takes to long to get anything to load.
I cleared cookies and suchn tried chrome, tried firefox. restarted my computer. And updated my flash player. I really don't understand at this point. Before everything worked fine.

Also, plz, for those who have bad eye site, is there any way at all to make it all fit in the screen like before. I use an old monitor and I have to keep the zoom on 125% or i can't read a thing.

I'll try latter tonight. Maybe it is just some sort of glitch. IDK.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Silverdrop Silverdrop
Overall, I'm kind of neutral to negative. I don't have a horizontal scroll, and I'm sure if I did, I would be just as upset as everyone else.

I'm glad to see that Promotions can be filtered now. That's a huge help, even if when I clicked on 'pure silicone' it included a Dai-do metal dildo and a pair of hold up stockings. Though on the negative side, that only works if you go to the promotions from the main page. If you go from the Promotions button on the tab, you lose the side bar navigation completely.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Silverdrop Silverdrop
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Originally posted by Zombirella
Remember how when you would click on a toy (say a vibrator) then at the top you could access other vibrators by clicking the word at the top of the screen? That is gone. Not sure if anyone knows what I'm talking about but I miss that and hate ... more
I agree. Breadcrumbs for product pages are something I use a lot.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Silverdrop Silverdrop
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Originally posted by Kindred
The bread crumbs are at the bottom of threads now.
I prefer bread crumbs at the top of threads. Better yet, have them at the top and the bottom.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Loriandhubby Loriandhubby
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Originally posted by K101
I thought the same! I too have to zoom and I have a HUGE computer screen. My laptop is an entertainment PC and it's much bigger than most and still I have to zoom. Lol. I have to admit, the last EF site was much nicer, easier and user friendly. ... more
well there goes our idea. My husband said, well we will get a new laptop next week and skip the huge order we were going to place so we can acess the site and read everyting easily. UMMMM now what to do. If your lap top does not work at 125% then i doubt I can find one that will.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
Thank you everyone for all of the feedback! There were a few bugs in the initial update, but Tech is working overtime to get those fixed for everyone. Keep the comments coming because your feedback is very important to us and we will be able to make informed decisions for additional or future changes.
04/06/2012
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Loriandhubby
it has taken me 2 hours to get the site to work. My system keeps saying long running script and feezes. Now that I've gotten into the site. It takes for ever to get to a page. Really???? I love EF but I don't think I'll be on much now. It ... more
Which browser do you use? Operating system? Tech would want to know that so they make sure the site is optimized.

I like the buttons at the bottom. I didn't like having to scroll all the way back up to the top after reading a thread to the end.

I'm glad you decided to stick around Brandonnn!
04/06/2012
Contributor: JessCee JessCee
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Originally posted by Kindred
Here's a request: Is it possible to have the header always remain visible at the top of the page so that as we scroll down a page, the page goes under the header? It would be more convenient than having to constantly scroll all the way back to ... more
Good one Kindred, I like this idea.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Ms. N Ms. N
I don't really have any major complaints. Change is good.

I do have to mention something that has been amusing me...I love having my points balance at the top of the page, but I thought for a while that it just looked wrong. I realized earlier that it is because there is a COMMA after the thousands, which was missing from the EdenPoints Program page. Little things.
04/06/2012
Contributor: catgirl9 catgirl9
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Originally posted by Gone (LD29)
I had the same problem with the search function even before the update. I don't think this is new.
Yeah it's always been kinda weird, but I could get product pages even when I was in the forum. I don't remember if there was a separate option (like a little check box) for reviews/products or not. Ugh I might not even be making any sense. Now though, I have to open a new tab with EF homepage and then I can search for products/reviews.
04/06/2012
Contributor: DeliciousSurprise DeliciousSurprise
It's okay, it's just really... bland.

I think it's a downgrade from the old site; it's so generic now. The old layout was very Eden; it was fresh and modern, this could just be any website on the internet with the way it's laid out. I'm not a fan.

I do, however, like the points balance being in the right hand corner.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Bex1331 Bex1331
I really like it =)
04/06/2012
Contributor: Incendiaire Incendiaire
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Originally posted by Silverdrop
I prefer bread crumbs at the top of threads. Better yet, have them at the top and the bottom.
I second this, that way whether you be at the top of the page or the bottom, you don't need to scroll to click to go back.
04/06/2012
Contributor: smashthepatriarchy smashthepatriarchy
I have yet to really play with the new layout but I really like it. It is aesthetically pleasing, and I found the forum button within seconds. Seems like it is easier to navigate. I like the EdenPoints balance at the top.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
I changed pages, and all of a sudden new layout! I'm reserving judgment until after I get a chance to play around with it more, but so far I'm ehh on it. Mostly because I got used to how things were. I'm sure I'll get used to the new layout and be just fine with it.

Although my first thought was "oh crap, we just negated the first few steps of like, half my tutorials!" lol
04/06/2012
Contributor: wildorchid wildorchid
The only thing I keep thinking really is how boring the site looks. Everything else is totally manageable so far.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Curiouscat Curiouscat
Everytime I hit the wishlist button it pops up in the corner to the right and stretches the page so I have to scroll to the right to see the pop-up. Kinda really annoying.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
Ok its been a few days and I like it even LESS. I hate it now. It seriously hurts my eyes and is way too confusing. Yeah there are some neat new things like the way you get to your profile. But its just soooo hard to figure out, how is someone who is not used to this site ever gonna figure it out if we cant.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Gary Gary
If by 'a few days' you mean 25 hrs since the layout was published ....

Seriously folks. We are glad that a lot of you like, we are sorry that some of you don't, but we really appreciate all of your feedback. It has been very helpful to us in the short run to find and fix any issues, but also in the long run to help us plan some adjustments to better suit your needs.
04/06/2012
Contributor: RomanticGoth RomanticGoth
Is anyone else having a problem with their points now? When I "Like" something i'm not getting points most of the time.

Also, I've noticed that if i'm using my laptop to visit EF, the page is really laggy and keeps logging me off. I'm not having any problems on our desktop. It's much easier to navigate on the huge screen.
04/06/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by RomanticGoth
Is anyone else having a problem with their points now? When I "Like" something i'm not getting points most of the time.

Also, I've noticed that if i'm using my laptop to visit EF, the page is really laggy and keeps ... more
Hmm. That's kind of strange. We're now into the weekend for EF staffers, but we'll get someone to look at it first thing Monday! Thank you!
04/06/2012