Auto Lanka Need A Major Revamp

[saraprobe]

I guess compared to some of the free sites in SL and being a site that charges $$$ , Autolanka need a major revamp and quite frankly Autolanka is no where near some of the good sites, for example H*T ADS!

what do you guys think,

Edited June 23, 2010 by saraprobe

[VVTi]

I guess compared to some of the free sites in SL and being a site that charges $$$ , Autolanka need a major revamp and quite frankly Autolanka is no where near some of the good sites, for example H*T ADS!

what do you guys think,

Hitads is for people who are more in to selling their cars, you know the mudalali types who are trying to sell their 121s, N16s or their Caravans at NEW/OLD prices...... AL is more for good banter amongst enthusiasts....

Big difference. Of course you pay to have your car advertised... But most comes here for the sheer pleasure of yapping about all things mechanical.

I like the way it is. Why change something for the sake of changing?

Don't fix something if it ain't broke!

[saraprobe]

Hitads is for people who are more in to selling their cars, you know the mudalali types who are trying to sell their 121s, N16s or their Caravans at NEW/OLD prices...... AL is more for good banter amongst enthusiasts....

Big difference. Of course you pay to have your car advertised... But most comes here for the sheer pleasure of yapping about all things mechanical.

I like the way it is. Why change something for the sake of changing?

Don't fix something if it ain't broke!

Calm down princes, I meant the general idea, it looks tacky and old ,at least need the look, this site looks like one of the SL Gov web sites. Ever since I remember it's being like this! Sri Lanka has grown up

Edited June 23, 2010 by saraprobe

[Elvis_Pil]

@Saraprobe the site you mentioned- is hardly user friendly, even though it has a glossy exterior. AL may look slightly aged but its key functions work fine IMO.

[VVTi]

Calm down princes, I meant the general idea, it looks tacky and old ,at least need the look, this site looks like one of the SL Gov web sites. Ever since I remember it's being like this! Sri Lanka has grown up

Great General idea... But if the website works... what else you want changed. Not enough neon olored banners to your liking? Not enough pop ups? Its a functional, easy to navigate front end.

Of course if you can improve on the idea, lets see your designs.

Change for change sake is not a good thing.

[zerocool]

I don't see much issues with the current site as well. I know that its not using any standards (W3C and SEO etc.) but its simple and fast which is important. I do like to see some additional filters in the buy page though (price, vehicle type, model etc.)

[hakjay]

Calm down princes, I meant the general idea, it looks tacky and old ,at least need the look, this site looks like one of the SL Gov web sites. Ever since I remember it's being like this! Sri Lanka has grown up

I like things the way it is. No need to change when it works fine.

[SeanD]

I think the website is functional, and serves its purpose well. Especially the forums (specially compared to the archived Old AL forum).

My only suggestion, and I've been meaning to say this for a while, would be to update the home page, and perhaps make it a little less "busy." The news updates are mostly outdated, and theres a pictures section a little below the forum box on the left, advertising pics from drag racing dated 2005! For some reason, there's also a ton of spam boxes on the middle lower section of the page (I tried this with different browsers so I don't think it's just my computer":

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[saraprobe]

Camon guys I know it serves the purpose but it looks out dated as I mentioned earlier!

[SeanD]

Camon guys I know it serves the purpose but it looks out dated as I mentioned earlier!

Then submit a design for an updated version.

[Supra_Natural]

I remember MADZ was at work on an update/relaunch when we met him at a motor show last year, but the idea seems to have died a quiet death with his move abroad and such.

[MasterDon]

last time i met madz he was working on a new layout,and gave a preview at the last auto show....but the new site cant be too "heavy" becase lots of AL visitors still use 56kbps connections,maybe thats what holding madz back.

[saraprobe]

Then submit a design for an updated version.

I wish but I am not an IT expert my friend!

[Sri-Lak]

The main problem with outdated code is it is easily susceptible to exploits as you can see on the front page.

Frontpage code is already hacked. Maybe the admin should remove those hacked sections at least.

Or the site looks unprofessional and non-serious to newcomers even though not necessarily to regulars.

[Ripper]

the site looks unprofessional and non-serious to newcomers even though not necessarily to regulars.

personally i don't think it looks non-serious and un-pro but i think the comment about first time visitors and regulars does hold water.

those who know AL inside out have no issue but possibly it's not as current as it should be to a first time visitor to spend more time on...

as for me...i hardly checkout the mainpage... it's straight into forums and the occasional peep into classifieds

[Sri-Lak]

personally i don't think it looks non-serious and un-pro but i think the comment about first time visitors and regulars does hold water.

those who know AL inside out have no issue but possibly it's not as current as it should be to a first time visitor to spend more time on...

as for me...i hardly checkout the mainpage... it's straight into forums and the occasional peep into classifieds

You have quoted only part of my post out of context. I was talking about the front page which has been hacked. Anybody would agree that a hacked frontpage does not look professional.

The forum ofcurse is professional and great, no argument about it.

[Ripper]

You have quoted only part of my post out of context. I was talking about the front page which has been hacked. Anybody would agree that a hacked frontpage does not look professional.

The forum ofcurse is professional and great, no argument about it.

my bad.....have not scrolled down that far in a while to even notice the whole hacking thing

[saraprobe]

May be Auto lanka should go for advertising as well, as the automobile market booming I am sure those big companies can afford to advertise on a sites like this, It will give a professional look to this site!!! check out car sales Australia site for instance!

Edited June 23, 2010 by saraprobe

[Sri-Lak]

my bad.....have not scrolled down that far in a while to even notice the whole hacking thing

Me too until a couple of days ago

As far as I can see Autolanka site (not forum) is based on a portal script which was available good 8-10 years ago. It should be well outdated by now. No wonder it is open to security flaws.

If it is too defficult to patch the code Admin should consider removing those hacked sections altogether I think.

Edited June 23, 2010 by Sri-Lak

[saraprobe]

See guys this was ignored for a long time, I brought this up last time but I was given a kick in the head, ironically I came up with the same topic becaoz a year later this site still look the same!!!

Edited June 23, 2010 by saraprobe

[VVTi]

See guys this was ignored for a long time, I brought this up last time but I was given a kick in the head, ironically I came up with the same topic becaoz a year later this site still look the same!!!

Or perhaps, we are having a member here who is showing symptoms of Munchhausen by Proxy... Or at least the cyber version of it...

[saraprobe]

Or perhaps, we are having a member here who is showing symptoms of Munchhausen by Proxy... Or at least the cyber version of it...

Ok what ever U guys are like SL public servants, damn reluctant to change and admit it!

[VVTi]

Ok what ever U guys are like SL public servants, damn reluctant to change and admit it!

Dude... we are just the 'tenants' in this forum... you have to talk to the movers and the shakers. If your suggestion has any merit, we are certain it will be done. Stop cribbing like the SL opposition about everything... Its so gay! If you know what I mean. If this forum is not 'funky' enough for you, I am sure there are many others out there who are funky enough for you taste.

[saraprobe]

Dude... we are just the 'tenants' in this forum... you have to talk to the movers and the shakers. If your suggestion has any merit, we are certain it will be done. Stop cribbing like the SL opposition about everything... Its so gay! If you know what I mean. If this forum is not 'funky' enough for you, I am sure there are many others out there who are funky enough for you taste.

Ok dude I better zip up

[Sylvi]

Ok dude I better zip up

Dear member,

If you want any changes come out point out directly what is good and bad your suggestion to correct any mistakes.

What is the best way to revamp Auto lanka.

To help motorists in Srilanka in their Automobile problems.

As well as the motor traffic law is concerned.As any motorist will notice Traffic Police is working to their whims and fancy's

Then moderators will take care of your suggestions.

Wijesinghe.

[shanX]

May be Auto lanka should go for advertising as well, as the automobile market booming I am sure those big companies can afford to advertise on a sites like this, It will give a professional look to this site!!! check out car sales Australia site for instance!

You want to see ads on this forum?? Omg that's a nice suggestion, would be helpful for frequent AL users lol

I don't see much issues with the current site as well. I know that its not using any standards (W3C and SEO etc.) but its simple and fast which is important. I do like to see some additional filters in the buy page though (price, vehicle type, model etc.)

Gotta agree about the forum being simple & working, besides who cares about standards, AL isn't gonna win any web awards, function over form. But it isn't fast all the time.

Yeah, maybe the classified section could be redesigned to be a bit attractive, but it is also functioning at the moment. And would be cool if there could be a section to sell spare parts ...etc separately, maybe like a section to start Garage sale threads like a "Marketplace" section. Or a classified listing option at a lesser price for spare parts.