> > > 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.
yes.. programs released 3 years ago.. are at #1.
> > > 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....
it it can be abused.. it will
> > > 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).
well.. there is a feature of PGHQ i like.. the myPGHQ.. it
allows people to tell PGHQ what products they like.. and
when an update occurs, they are notified by email (with the
update text).
> > 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.
re: see myPGHQ - dont need the "updated" section.
az.
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