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Slide-o-rama · Jan 28th, 2005, 06:08 AM

check it out lads...thought i'd post a poll for all your thoughts.

Cheers,
Slide-o-rama

Mike Clarke · Jan 28th, 2005, 07:28 AM

do you mean the official MINI Australia website at www.mini.com.au?

Slide-o-rama · Jan 28th, 2005, 08:05 AM

Todd! · Jan 28th, 2005, 08:17 AM

It takes ages to load up - like all of the BMW worldwide sites!?! (I am on broadband) and it is a little bit glitchy on my mac sometimes - if im looking for info I go to the US site as it generally has been updated in the last month and has cooler games and promos.. I just need a credit card so I can start getting stuff from the lifestyle shop in the US - their stuff is WAY cooler

www.mini.com - follow to USA

Todd! · Jan 28th, 2005, 08:18 AM

Oohhh.... I must get myself a new 2005 calendar from the dealer soon

enzothemaddog · Jan 28th, 2005, 09:15 AM

welcome.......to the real world.

Mike Clarke · Jan 28th, 2005, 09:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Slide-o-rama

yes

www.mini.com.au

In that case I stopped looking at it 2 years ago, it is always out of date and the UK and USA sites have always been much better, the Australian site is a waste of cyberspace

Todd! · Jan 28th, 2005, 09:52 AM

mini.com.au's Lifestyle page doesnt even work... what a piece off junk!!

AndrewH · Jan 28th, 2005, 10:49 AM

Loading 15%.................... hang

Excuse me whilst I stab my computer with the remote control for the TV (the closest thing to hand).

Don't know about the rest of you but I'm really REALLY over the use of Flash on web pages. It's just so gimmicky and rarely achieves results that are better than more traditional HTML pages. Many corporate users can't access flash web pages (I can't at work - but this will probably change when they finally get around to installing XP SP2 which has Flash 7 built in). Flash tends to create confusion over structure, it's difficult to revisit a specific location at a later date, it's slow and resource intensive. The list goes on. What ever happened to the KISS principle??

Frosty_Boy · Jan 28th, 2005, 10:52 AM

Here here Andrew, couldn't have said it better!

Cheers

Frosty

GOGADGET · Jan 28th, 2005, 10:57 AM

It's crap.

gazah · Jan 28th, 2005, 11:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

Don't know about the rest of you but I'm really REALLY over the use of Flash on web pages.

gotta agree andrew... i can't find the 'SKIP INTRO' button quick enough!

that said, a mate showed me a collegue's flash site the other week, & i think it actually uses flash to enhance html design, rather than just to having bouncing balls & crap all over the screen

www.head4design.com

Todd! · Jan 29th, 2005, 03:24 AM

"There's pictures of me mum!! ... on the internet!!" - Tara Reid Cruel Intentions

The internet is still a rapidly growing area - even though the .com bubble burst - there is still money to be made in web development for those with the skills...

Check out my work site...

www.bang.com.au

We are just taking the ****** out of the oppositions sites and having a play with everybody.

Our website had one idea in mind - FUN... we dont want to tell our potential client what color underwear we wear on any given day, we wanted to get them to view, have a laugh and then contact us... We have had great feed back! It needs a tidy up on some design elements and add the sound of the chickens squashing and caars revving

- I'm getting to it...

Notice the lack of 'stock shots'... I HATE STOCK SHOTS!!

We used flash for our site as we think that if people cant see flash on their computer to see us, their work probably isnt worth the headache anyway... it sounds arrogant but we are a small company with niche clients, if someone cant see flash - they need to get with the times.

We have a dodgy little section for 'Non-flash' users, that can also be used via internet enabled phones too - that has all the same info.

Our flash site is also only 149kb - which is jack all...

The best part about it is that it features a wonderful car

Todd

P.S - if you want to see a kicka$$ flash site check out:

www.crumpler.com.au - turn the sound down - its loud

Mike Clarke · Jan 29th, 2005, 04:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

"There's pictures of me mum!! ... on the internet!!" - Tara Reid Cruel Intentions

The internet is still a rapidly growing area - even though the .com bubble burst - there is still money to be made in web development for those with the skills...

Check out my work site...

www.bang.com.au

We are just taking the ****** out of the oppositions sites and having a play with everybody.

Our website had one idea in mind - FUN... we dont want to tell our potential client what color underwear we wear on any given day, we wanted to get them to view, have a laugh and then contact us... We have had great feed back! It needs a tidy up on some design elements and add the sound of the chickens squashing and caars revving

- I'm getting to it...

Notice the lack of 'stock shots'... I HATE STOCK SHOTS!!

We used flash for our site as we think that if people cant see flash on their computer to see us, their work probably isnt worth the headache anyway... it sounds arrogant but we are a small company with niche clients, if someone cant see flash - they need to get with the times.

We have a dodgy little section for 'Non-flash' users, that can also be used via internet enabled phones too - that has all the same info.

Our flash site is also only 149kb - which is jack all...

The best part about it is that it features a wonderful car

Todd

Sorry Todd, never got to see the wonderful car, I just don't have the patience to dredge through that site.

When I want information or a service I want it quickly and easily, I don't want to be entertained or have to play games guessing which bit of the screen might give me what I want. It's not about using flash or not using flash, it is about making life easy for the customer.

Only this morning a company with a fabulous product that I really want, lost my business because they have a crap site.

Too many website designers forget that just because you can doesn't mean you should

Todd! · Jan 29th, 2005, 05:12 AM

Fair enough Mike... its still in development.

We are open to ideas.

Todd

Mike Clarke · Jan 29th, 2005, 05:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

Fair enough Mike... its still in development.

We are open to ideas.

Todd

Hang on Todd, I don't have ideas,

only criticisms;

that way you do all the hard work and I have all the fun

It is not your site in particular, just the type of site, I also had a look at the link to the crumpler site and lasted about 10 seconds before giving it a miss.

IML337 · Jan 29th, 2005, 05:58 AM

wtf is that crumpler site all about?! the red button on the bottom right???

play fife · Jan 29th, 2005, 06:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GOGADGET

It's crap.

I agree.

Daniel

Baker · Jan 30th, 2005, 07:54 AM

Takes forever on my broadband... really bad design.

I suppose its testiment to the fact that BMW doesn't have to sell these cars - they sell themselves.

DeadCanDanceR · Jan 30th, 2005, 08:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

mini.com.au's Lifestyle page doesnt even work... what a piece off junk!!

...it not only doesn't work but shows an image of a BMW instead of a MINI!!!...

View Poll Results: What do you think of the new Mini Aus website?
Like it!	4	20.00%
Don't like it!	9	45.00%
I don't care....	7	35.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

Jan 28th, 2005, 06:08 AM	#1
Slide-o-rama It's here... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canberra Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 49 Offline	New mini australia website? check it out lads...thought i'd post a poll for all your thoughts. Cheers, Slide-o-rama

Jan 28th, 2005, 08:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	It takes ages to load up - like all of the BMW worldwide sites!?! (I am on broadband) and it is a little bit glitchy on my mac sometimes - if im looking for info I go to the US site as it generally has been updated in the last month and has cooler games and promos.. I just need a credit card so I can start getting stuff from the lifestyle shop in the US - their stuff is WAY cooler www.mini.com - follow to USA PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Jan 28th, 2005, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Oohhh.... I must get myself a new 2005 calendar from the dealer soon PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Jan 28th, 2005, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	mini.com.au's Lifestyle page doesnt even work... what a piece off junk!! PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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Jan 28th, 2005, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:40 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	do you mean the official MINI Australia website at www.mini.com.au?

Jan 28th, 2005, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Slide-o-rama It's here... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canberra Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 49 Offline	yes www.mini.com.au

Jan 28th, 2005, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 2,067 Offline	welcome.......to the real world.

Jan 28th, 2005, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:40 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Slide-o-rama yes www.mini.com.au In that case I stopped looking at it 2 years ago, it is always out of date and the UK and USA sites have always been much better, the Australian site is a waste of cyberspace

Jan 28th, 2005, 10:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	Loading 15%.................... hang Excuse me whilst I stab my computer with the remote control for the TV (the closest thing to hand). Don't know about the rest of you but I'm really REALLY over the use of Flash on web pages. It's just so gimmicky and rarely achieves results that are better than more traditional HTML pages. Many corporate users can't access flash web pages (I can't at work - but this will probably change when they finally get around to installing XP SP2 which has Flash 7 built in). Flash tends to create confusion over structure, it's difficult to revisit a specific location at a later date, it's slow and resource intensive. The list goes on. What ever happened to the KISS principle?? Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jan 28th, 2005, 10:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Frosty_Boy NODDDY Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 08:40 PM Posts: 153 Offline	Here here Andrew, couldn't have said it better! Cheers Frosty

Jan 28th, 2005, 10:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	It's crap. GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Jan 28th, 2005, 11:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH Don't know about the rest of you but I'm really REALLY over the use of Flash on web pages. gotta agree andrew... i can't find the 'SKIP INTRO' button quick enough! that said, a mate showed me a collegue's flash site the other week, & i think it actually uses flash to enhance html design, rather than just to having bouncing balls & crap all over the screen www.head4design.com come MOTOR with clubMINI

Jan 29th, 2005, 03:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	"There's pictures of me mum!! ... on the internet!!" - Tara Reid Cruel Intentions The internet is still a rapidly growing area - even though the .com bubble burst - there is still money to be made in web development for those with the skills... Check out my work site... www.bang.com.au We are just taking the ****** out of the oppositions sites and having a play with everybody. Our website had one idea in mind - FUN... we dont want to tell our potential client what color underwear we wear on any given day, we wanted to get them to view, have a laugh and then contact us... We have had great feed back! It needs a tidy up on some design elements and add the sound of the chickens squashing and caars revving - I'm getting to it... Notice the lack of 'stock shots'... I HATE STOCK SHOTS!! We used flash for our site as we think that if people cant see flash on their computer to see us, their work probably isnt worth the headache anyway... it sounds arrogant but we are a small company with niche clients, if someone cant see flash - they need to get with the times. We have a dodgy little section for 'Non-flash' users, that can also be used via internet enabled phones too - that has all the same info. Our flash site is also only 149kb - which is jack all... The best part about it is that it features a wonderful car Todd P.S - if you want to see a kicka$$ flash site check out: www.crumpler.com.au - turn the sound down - its loud PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Jan 29th, 2005, 04:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:40 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS "There's pictures of me mum!! ... on the internet!!" - Tara Reid Cruel Intentions The internet is still a rapidly growing area - even though the .com bubble burst - there is still money to be made in web development for those with the skills... Check out my work site... www.bang.com.au We are just taking the ****** out of the oppositions sites and having a play with everybody. Our website had one idea in mind - FUN... we dont want to tell our potential client what color underwear we wear on any given day, we wanted to get them to view, have a laugh and then contact us... We have had great feed back! It needs a tidy up on some design elements and add the sound of the chickens squashing and caars revving - I'm getting to it... Notice the lack of 'stock shots'... I HATE STOCK SHOTS!! We used flash for our site as we think that if people cant see flash on their computer to see us, their work probably isnt worth the headache anyway... it sounds arrogant but we are a small company with niche clients, if someone cant see flash - they need to get with the times. We have a dodgy little section for 'Non-flash' users, that can also be used via internet enabled phones too - that has all the same info. Our flash site is also only 149kb - which is jack all... The best part about it is that it features a wonderful car Todd Sorry Todd, never got to see the wonderful car, I just don't have the patience to dredge through that site. When I want information or a service I want it quickly and easily, I don't want to be entertained or have to play games guessing which bit of the screen might give me what I want. It's not about using flash or not using flash, it is about making life easy for the customer. Only this morning a company with a fabulous product that I really want, lost my business because they have a crap site. Too many website designers forget that just because you can doesn't mean you should

Jan 29th, 2005, 05:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Fair enough Mike... its still in development. We are open to ideas. Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Jan 29th, 2005, 05:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:40 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS Fair enough Mike... its still in development. We are open to ideas. Todd Hang on Todd, I don't have ideas, only criticisms; that way you do all the hard work and I have all the fun It is not your site in particular, just the type of site, I also had a look at the link to the crumpler site and lasted about 10 seconds before giving it a miss.

Jan 29th, 2005, 05:58 AM	#17 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	wtf is that crumpler site all about?! the red button on the bottom right???

Jan 29th, 2005, 06:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GOGADGET It's crap. I agree. Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Jan 30th, 2005, 07:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Takes forever on my broadband... really bad design. I suppose its testiment to the fact that BMW doesn't have to sell these cars - they sell themselves.

Jan 30th, 2005, 08:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 02:40 PM Posts: 18,951 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS mini.com.au's Lifestyle page doesnt even work... what a piece off junk!! ...it not only doesn't work but shows an image of a BMW instead of a MINI!!!...

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