Website

**Acornvilla** · 18/04/2011, 11:34 AM

Just thinking there could be a lot of room for improvement here, even stuff like updating the table every week would be nice, would be good to have match reports and things out the day after games and just more random news about the happenings within the club going on daily.

Just for the casual onlooker who may look at the site and see a 3 week out of date table and no new club news in the last week, seems a lil unprofessional.

I appreciate these things take some time but in fairness there's no reason why It cant be a bit more punctual and informative.

Could they also not try advertising a bit more on the site as well, not trying to put anyone down just wanted to raise the point,so if someone is about to come back ranting at me telling me to do it myself don't bother

could they not build a little forum into the site as well possibly for supporters (blah blah we have foot.ie) no reason why we shouldn't have our own

This link is also broken or there's no stadium photos or something

and Cathal Brady still hasn't got a photo here,

there also a few other absentees on the page

**Macy** · 18/04/2011, 1:19 PM

Originally Posted by Acornvilla

could they not build a little forum into the site as well possibly for supporters (blah blah we have foot.ie) no reason why we shouldn't have our own

There used to be a guestbook on one of the previous incarnations, but it was a disaster. They'd be nuts to have any kind of forum, given anything on an official site can be held against them by the FAI. Other clubs have had issues with stuff linked from an offical site, if I recall correctly!

The main miss for me is somewhere to order gear from - no idea how easy or hard it would be to set up and maintain though (perhaps an ebay shop?). And as I wouldn't have the knowledge or time to do it myself, I do find it hard to criticise other volunteers.

**outspoken** · 18/04/2011, 2:22 PM

I was talking to someone the other day and they told me they are about to do a major revamp on it

**Acornvilla** · 18/04/2011, 3:00 PM

Originally Posted by Macy

There used to be a guestbook on one of the previous incarnations, but it was a disaster. They'd be nuts to have any kind of forum, given anything on an official site can be held against them by the FAI. Other clubs have had issues with stuff linked from an offical site, if I recall correctly!

The main miss for me is somewhere to order gear from - no idea how easy or hard it would be to set up and maintain though (perhaps an ebay shop?). And as I wouldn't have the knowledge or time to do it myself, I do find it hard to criticise other volunteers.

online shop would be a very good idea, people abroad could order gear on the site and have it posted and whotnot even

**Pauro 76** · 19/04/2011, 9:17 PM

Yeah online shop would be a brilliant idea.

**L.T.F.C.** · 19/04/2011, 9:27 PM

The online shop should be there years ago. I like the site, its simple and not all over the place. One thing that does bother me is that the font isn't always the same. Also it is still called the eircom League on the site. And alot of remnants from last year. I think it is time for a revamp.

**Acornvilla** · 20/04/2011, 1:48 AM

/me demands online shop

**L.T.F.C.** · 21/07/2011, 10:58 PM

Any word on this revamp... starting to get annoyed with the site.

**outspoken** · 21/07/2011, 11:39 PM

Musnt be happening, I've been waiting like everyone else it's very frustrating

**Longfordian** · 22/07/2011, 12:48 AM

I've no idea what the club's plans are, but the last time the website was redesigned it was done for nothing as a favour. It was set up that the basic features could be changed by the club from anywhere. A full redesign is a lot of hours for someone to put in voluntarily and would be expensive if someone was charging for it.

**Acornvilla** · 22/07/2011, 6:31 PM

Someone get me a dreamweaver torrent :P

**Pauro 76** · 25/07/2011, 1:21 PM

Originally Posted by Acornvilla

Someone get me a dreamweaver torrent :P

It's a lot more work than you'd think doing up and updating a website. Dreamweaver is a very tough package to master.

**Pauro 76** · 06/08/2011, 1:20 PM

Just to let you know, there will be a new look website before the start of the new season, it's been currently worked on...

**Acornvilla** · 06/08/2011, 2:57 PM

Originally Posted by Pauro 76

Just to let you know, there will be a new look website before the start of the new season, it's been currently worked on...

good stuff, online club shop is a must by the way

**Pauro 76** · 06/08/2011, 5:57 PM

Originally Posted by Acornvilla

good stuff, online club shop is a must by the way

I'll have to look into that and see if it's at all possible. Want to get everything else sorted on it first though, but will keep you posted!

**Macy** · 06/08/2011, 8:46 PM

Just a suggestion, and it may be linked from the website rather than embedded, but is an ebay shop not an option? Must take an awful lot of maintenance and hassle out of it rather than doing a secure shopping on the site.

**L.T.F.C.** · 07/08/2011, 6:09 AM

Originally Posted by Macy

Just a suggestion, and it may be linked from the website rather than embedded, but is an ebay shop not an option? Must take an awful lot of maintenance and hassle out of it rather than doing a secure shopping on the site.

I'd hate that. Cries of amateurism and tackiness.

**Pauro 76** · 07/08/2011, 7:52 AM

Taking all considerations on-board here. Many of the clubs don't have a club shop either but when that bridge comes, I'll see what can be done.

**Macy** · 07/08/2011, 9:13 AM

Originally Posted by L.T.F.C.

I'd hate that. Cries of amateurism and tackiness.

I don't think exiles would care, once they could purchase securely. Or the club volunteers (both from the shop and the website) that they could do things easily and effectively. Or is this you volunteering to set up and maintain a proper on line shop, rather than the usual contrariness?

**Pauro 76** · 07/08/2011, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Macy

I don't think exiles would care, once they could purchase securely. Or the club volunteers (both from the shop and the website) that they could do things easily and effectively. Or is this you volunteering to set up and maintain a proper on line shop, rather than the usual contrariness?

I'm going to have to check for some more info, it's certainly possible. If anyone out there is willing to help out on that score, feel free to let us know.