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

Contributor: potstickers potstickers
I've been getting more used to it, but I still don't like it. It's too white, and I have to scroll side to side just to post on the forums! I can't visit any page on the site anymore without needing to scroll sideways.
04/07/2012
Contributor: Howells Howells
One question: Since when do condoms are in the lubes category? I think they would be better in health/beauty.
04/07/2012
Contributor: RomanticGoth RomanticGoth
I hate to sound like a broken record... Please, please, please add some color!
04/07/2012
Contributor: HusbandandWife HusbandandWife
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
We just released an update today that has been in the works quite a while - An all new homepage and general layout.

We would really love to hear your feedback. What do you think? What do you like better? Is there anything you are having a ... more
I do not like it. We have problems logging in, will not work from home page. Click on a product page and log in from there. Also seems a little cluttered. But that could be because it's new and we are still adjusting.
04/07/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
We just released an update today that has been in the works quite a while - An all new homepage and general layout.

We would really love to hear your feedback. What do you think? What do you like better? Is there anything you are having a ... more
I wish Eden would spend more resources on upgrading functionality of the site, and make life easier for contributors. I don't care much for visual changes. I am not sure if it's an improvement. Visual preferences are pretty subjective.
04/07/2012
Contributor: Ms. N Ms. N
I still like it overall, but I just discovered a problem...when trying to "grab" a product for an assignment, if the material is on my no-no list, the "Are you sure? Yes No" box runs underneath the "My Eden" picture, so I cannot answer the question, and so cannot grab the assignment. I guess I will need to amend my materials list to get around that one.
04/07/2012
Contributor: wetone123 wetone123
All this white hurts my eyes! Deleting cookies every time I want to log in is very annoying as well.

It doesn't seem like the same Eden. Lost its cool factor and is not original anymore. Seems like so many generic sites I never visit anymore.

I'll always love Eden tho'...
04/08/2012
Contributor: Katelyn Katelyn
I hated it at first but that is just because I hate change. I like how it is a bit easier to find items but the only thing I am not sure about it an easy way to get to the community page. Under the review button?
The site definitely looks a lot less cluttered. : )
04/08/2012
Contributor: Hot'n'Bothered Hot'n'Bothered
Not a huge fan. Ask me again in a week when I've had some time to adjust lol...
04/08/2012
Contributor: Gone (LD29) Gone (LD29)
Quote:
Originally posted by Katelyn
I hated it at first but that is just because I hate change. I like how it is a bit easier to find items but the only thing I am not sure about it an easy way to get to the community page. Under the review button?
The site definitely looks a lot ... more
Try using the "Play" tab at the top. Community is then the third link from the left.
04/08/2012
Contributor: Ice1 Ice1
I just realized that this is what's happening to Google's interfaces - companies think that more white/dead space is 'cool' so they're all hopping on the bandwagon while throwing basic elements of their interfaces into a blender. When you're upgrading a site the general rule is to do it slowly and maintain a semblance of what was there originally.

Don't follow Google's screwups
04/08/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Gary
We just released an update today that has been in the works quite a while - An all new homepage and general layout.

We would really love to hear your feedback. What do you think? What do you like better? Is there anything you are having a ... more
taking a sec to get used to, but it looks so much cleaner. great job, guys.
04/08/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Petite Valentine
I thought we had broke EF, glad it was an update. Thank you for the navigation menu!

I'm waiting to get used to it, however I already miss the pink. It feels so... white.
i for one was aiming to celebrate the day that the pink was gotten rid of... there's still a fair amount of it, but the site being so pink... it makes it so feminine, and appears to be geared alot towards women. i know we have a huge advantage over the men in the community, numbers-wise, at least.

but nah, i can dig this new style.
04/08/2012
Contributor: xOhxSoxScandalousx xOhxSoxScandalousx
Quote:
Originally posted by Various
I can't seem to find anything to be honest. I had to get to the forum by using a tab that was already open and was on the old layout. I bookmarked it for easy access until I get everything figured out.
I do like my points being up in the ... more
Same here. But I guess I'll get used to it!
04/08/2012
Contributor: mistressg mistressg
It will take a while to get used to for sure.
04/08/2012
Contributor: JessCee JessCee
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
i for one was aiming to celebrate the day that the pink was gotten rid of... there's still a fair amount of it, but the site being so pink... it makes it so feminine, and appears to be geared alot towards women. i know we have a huge advantage ... more
I was waiting for the day too! Not only did it make the site overly feminine, but the pink was also a little tacky looking to me, honestly.
04/08/2012
Contributor: oldman oldman
Is it just me but sometimes I can not log on and other times there is no way to log off. HELP!!
04/08/2012
Contributor: smashthepatriarchy smashthepatriarchy
I don't understand all the complaints about the lack of color. EF has always been mostly white, with green and pink highlights and such.

The screen size issues could be with your internet browser - for example I use Chrome and have no issues mentioned.

Try using Control and -/+ to adjust your screen size.
04/09/2012
Contributor: Elaira Elaira
I hate it, honestly.

The other one was so simple but this one is a bunch of crazy images everywhere that make it difficult to find what you're looking for.

And my searches have been all screwed up for some reason, too.
04/09/2012
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
It's still growing on me, although I'm still getting used to where everything is now.
04/09/2012
Contributor: Pixel Pixel
Quote:
Originally posted by RomanticGoth
I hate to sound like a broken record... Please, please, please add some color!
This. Please. I've been barely on here because the forum gives me a migraine now.
04/09/2012
Contributor: smashthepatriarchy smashthepatriarchy
I don't even remember what the site looked like before the change.
04/09/2012
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
Quote:
Originally posted by aliceinthehole
i for one was aiming to celebrate the day that the pink was gotten rid of... there's still a fair amount of it, but the site being so pink... it makes it so feminine, and appears to be geared alot towards women. i know we have a huge advantage ... more
The site still feels too white to me. If they would like a less-girly color than pink, that's fine, but we need some shading around here. Many sites are moving towards a minimalist look — I think the reason is that the industry believes that in the future, most internet browsing will be done on smartphones and iPads — but pure white is hard on the eyes.

I don't want EF to emulate anyone else, but that giant bookstore's website
is a great example of subtle shading.
04/09/2012
Contributor: Loriandhubby Loriandhubby
Is anyone eles having an issue with the Grab it button? When i need to choose size or color the list goes behind the tabs shop / play. Therefore, I can't see to choose the apropriate one to do a review. Any ideas???

Thanks a bunch
04/09/2012
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Loriandhubby
Is anyone eles having an issue with the Grab it button? When i need to choose size or color the list goes behind the tabs shop / play. Therefore, I can't see to choose the apropriate one to do a review. Any ideas???

Thanks a bunch
The Grab it button seems to work fine for me with color choices.

An alternative way would be to select the color of the item on the product page and copy the Catalog ID number (it's color specific). It's on the left hand side near the top. Then enter that code into the Product Search on your dashboard: link and grab the item from there.
04/09/2012
Contributor: Loriandhubby Loriandhubby
Quote:
Originally posted by Kindred
The Grab it button seems to work fine for me with color choices.

An alternative way would be to select the color of the item on the product page and copy the Catalog ID number (it's color specific). It's on the left hand side near the ... more
thank you so much... i'll try that right now..
04/09/2012
Contributor: Crystal1 Crystal1
Quote:
Originally posted by Ice1
I just realized that this is what's happening to Google's interfaces - companies think that more white/dead space is 'cool' so they're all hopping on the bandwagon while throwing basic elements of their interfaces into a blender. ... more
It reminded me of when Google redid Google Reader, too! I prefered the older version (in both cases!)
04/09/2012
Contributor: Beck Beck
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Originally posted by JessCee
I hope this doesn't seem picky, but is there any way we can make this pop up box go away when I scroll over "my public profile," it's really about the only thing that's getting on my last nerve because a lot of the time it's ... more
This has been annoying to me too. I gets in the damn way.

I also will echo add some color. This white is really harsh on my eyes. It gives me a headache.

I honestly hate the update as well. I find that I don't even use the tool bar at the top of the page and things are placed out of my way, now.
04/09/2012
Contributor: Thomas90 Thomas90
I like the layout! Although i do find it hard to access/understand where all of the "forum" stuff is.
04/09/2012
Contributor: JessCee JessCee
Quote:
Originally posted by Beck
This has been annoying to me too. I gets in the damn way.

I also will echo add some color. This white is really harsh on my eyes. It gives me a headache.

I honestly hate the update as well. I find that I don't even use the tool bar ... more
Eeeeeeeek! I'm scrolling over it, and the box is nowhere to be found now!!!!

Super duper thanks for that, guys
04/09/2012