> > most people do update ONLY to get on the front page..
> > this is what i hate.. if you remove the page.. then there
> > is no updates.
>
> A quality program does not have to make it to a front page
> to get exposure. Users will find it if it is properly categorized.
> Word of mouth is what makes a quality program get to the Top 50; not
> being on a front page. Everyone goes there.
exactly..
> I think they should remove _any_ page that allows bumping simply
> by users that want their app on it.
if they remove the UPDATE page.. you wont hear abot the
complaints..
> They really should have a page dedicated to 'NEW' (absolutely new; not
> just new version). This would provide exposure to new apps. It could
> be time limited and could have the same New 25, New 50 or New 100.
the NEW should be as it is now.. if you modify your database
entry.. it does not show up as NEW..
the only way people can do this is by putting one version up,
removing it.. and creating a NEW one.. (and then this is
abuse)..
> As far as updating, I'm not sure there is any need for anything but
> an 'update' icon placed with the program. I think users know what
> programs they have and know where to find updates.
any user who registers my software AUTOMATICALLY gets emailed
when an update occurs..
the other indication is the DATE.. surely the user is smart
enough to say "ok, i came her last wednesday, the date on
app is yesterday! - ok.. it is updated"
a simple solution would be as follows:
a) keep the updates pages
b) remove the UPDATE column from the front page,
allow the NEW column to continue in its place.
that would suit me perfectly.. if people want to see the
updates, they can go to the link.
but most importantly is the exposure of the NEW software.
not old.. old software is good or bad.. based on
general user discussion.. it does not need to be
splashed all over the front page..
cheers.
az.
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Aaron Ardiri
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