Another Critique... AstroPhotoTips.com

Hi,

After spending some time going over the pros and cons of having a guitarist related forum I decided to shut down the old site and put together something a little more unique... a subject that pertains to something that I really enjoy doing, Astrophotography... So, could someone Critique what I've done so far? The new site has only been up for a few days and I'd really welcome some thoughts...and advice.

Thanks!

http://astrophototips.com

anybody...?

Hello , I reviewed your website; here is my suggestions :

• Try To replace vBSEO Relevant Replacements with built in vBulletin Heading tags : VB4 RR's?
• Try to Validate all of your style pages (Forumdisplay , Showthread etc ) [Invalid] Markup Validation of http://astrophototips.com/deep-sky-photography/108-north-american-nebula.html - W3C Markup Validator
• Try to use a CDN service (like MaxCDN.com) using vbseo CDN feature.
• Try to disable the vBulletin's Archive.( [How To] Completely Turn Off the vBulletin Archive)
• Try to remove Calendar and FAQ only for guests
• Try to include only Showthread / forumdisplay / blog pages into vBSEO sitemap

Good Luck,
Ali.Ch.

Originally Posted by A.Chakery

Hello , I reviewed your website; here is my suggestions :

• Try To replace vBSEO Relevant Replacements with built in vBulletin Heading tags : VB4 RR's?
• Try to Validate all of your style pages (Forumdisplay , Showthread etc ) [Invalid] Markup Validation of http://astrophototips.com/deep-sky-photography/108-north-american-nebula.html - W3C Markup Validator
• Try to use a CDN service (like MaxCDN.com) using vbseo CDN feature.
• Try to disable the vBulletin's Archive.( [How To] Completely Turn Off the vBulletin Archive)
• Try to remove Calendar and FAQ only for guests
• Try to include only Showthread / forumdisplay / blog pages into vBSEO sitemap

Good Luck,
Ali.Ch.

Thanks...

But, let me point out a couple of things that you or anyone else may not be aware of.

First, when using the vBSEO "Likes" feature...your pages will not validate. When this is disabled, they will validate... unless of course there is another issue. In my case I disabled it and 8 errors was reduced to just 1. 7 errors were related to the vBSEO "Likes" feature code.

Second, if you are using a darker theme like I am, when pulling the js/css... MaxCDN or the plugin code will change the backgrounds and font colors in your reply/edit boxes and there isn't any way to change back to your original color. There is a major bug with darker themes. A MAJOR pain... as I just found out the hard way after shelling out 40.00...

Input text change after CDN integration.

Hello,

Like's are not displayed for guests at all (as they can't like anything) so a validator would never even see the code.


Finding a solution for dark themes and cdn use is on my plate for this week.

Originally Posted by Brian Cummiskey

Hello,

Like's are not displayed for guests at all (as they can't like anything) so a validator would never even see the code.


Finding a solution for dark themes and cdn use is on my plate for this week.

My apologies Brian... it's the Facebook likes option. I just went back and checked. You're right.

Thanks for checking into the CDN thing... I'm still holding out for a solution before asking for a refund.

Hello again,

Jeff you can use valid facebook like button by inserting the codes manually.
Here is how to do it :

Valid XHTML Facebook/Twitter buttons Just for vBSEO Users

I am using method number2.

regards.

just a word of warning for anyone thinking about using MaxCDN.com.... buyer beware if you try and get a refund. I requested a refund over 3 weeks ago and have got nothing but the run around from them ever since. So, make certain that your vb site/theme is going to work before you buy their service or else your going to run into problems getting your money back.

Originally Posted by jswanson

just a word of warning for anyone thinking about using MaxCDN.com.... buyer beware if you try and get a refund. I requested a refund over 3 weeks ago and have got nothing but the run around from them ever since. So, make certain that your vb site/theme is going to work before you buy their service or else your going to run into problems getting your money back.

Thanks for the tip Jswanson , But I have used MAXCDN over 4 vBulletin websites with fully customized Style and 2 Wordpress blogs, Its working great and my google results got better since I used this service.

I strongly suggest you to solve your issue and do not refund your money.

I hope to see your problem solved soon.

Regards.
Ali.

Originally Posted by A.Chakery

Thanks for the tip Jswanson , But I have used MAXCDN over 4 vBulletin websites with fully customized Style and 2 Wordpress blogs, Its working great and my google results got better since I used this service.

I strongly suggest you to solve your issue and do not refund your money.

I hope to see your problem solved soon.

Regards.
Ali.

Well, unfortunately I haven't had good luck with MaxCDN and they are now pretty much ignoring me about a refund. So at this point I'm filing a complaint with Paypal and the Better Business Bureau. It's only 40.00, but at this point it's about principle and following through with what you advertise. Not giving a refund, but stating that you will to get your business is deceptive...plain and simple.

As I mentioned before, their service will not work with certain themes, and has been acknowledged by the staff here and over at vBulletin.com. I tried to make it work, and ask for help from here and over at vbulletin... it's a known bug that at this point can't be fixed. So, which is why I posted the previous post... to warn anyone using a dark theme not to use MaxCDN or they will lose there 40.00... as seems that I have. You may also want to mention this when critiquing someone's site and recommending their services... If you have a Dark theme, do not use MaxCDN...period.

Hello,

I am really sorry to hear that Jeff, and to be honest I am not advertising for any product here, I am just suggesting it because its one of the cheapest CDN service comparing other CDN services.

and I really hope to see your problem solved.

Good Luck.
Ali.

Originally Posted by A.Chakery

Hello,

I am really sorry to hear that Jeff, and to be honest I am not advertising for any product here, I am just suggesting it because its one of the cheapest CDN service comparing other CDN services.

and I really hope to see your problem solved.

Good Luck.
Ali.

Thanks

I am by no means criticizing you, your information is beyond value and I, as I'm sure others here, appreciate it more than you know.

As for MaxCDN, it will get worked out....somehow. I've registered a complaint with paypal hoping they can speed things along.

We are sorry that you have bad experience with MaxCDN but until now we see great partnership with them and i personally use MaxCDN on many different sites and it only offered great success to us. Not every service is refundable. If you started using their service and decide to request a refund couple days later then you'll not be eligible for refund. Additionally you should take this discussion else where. It is not nice to blame another company where other party doesn't have ability to respond your claims. That's why i think it is best to close this thread.

If you will like to open another thread for critique please feel free to do so.