On Thu, 8 Jul 1999, Aaron Ardiri wrote:
> > 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.
I agree that a quality program will induce traffic itself. I am a bit
hesitant on the Top 50 comment as some long standing programs are there
and newers ones have a real tough time joining the ranks.
> > 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..
Well, the page isn't meant for that, but unfortunately it has been abused
so that happens....
> > 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..
Same here. But, what happens when someone is waiting for a specific
feature in the program before they download/register it? I do this a lot
of times. I might try a program, not particularly like it at first and
delete it. But when I see it on the Update column, I am willing to give
it a second chance (depending on what the Update Section of the app says).
> 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.
I still stand behind liking the PGHQ front page the way it is (and stand
behind not liking PalmCentrals front page). PGHQ provides a fast and
efficient way to see New and Updated items. A lot of people don't have
the time to do indepth searches for what has changed.
> 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..
Yes and No. I do agree that New software should garner the more important
exposure. Yet, updates (and I am talking major updates here, like 1.0 to
2.0) should still be important. Programs can drastically change over a
major version number, and I feel this is an Update, and not a new program.
So in short, I am happy with the way things are at PGHQ, and it has
evolved based on user feedback (anyone remember when the New and Updated
programs where on one list? <shivering> :)
James Lee, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Seahorse Software, http://www.seahorsesoft.com/
