Help me help you - Snowboarding Forum

BurtonAvenger · 03-19-2009, 10:13 AM

For the last 5 almost 6 years I've given advice and answered a lot of questions on various snowboarding forums. Last September I launched my own site so I could gain full control of the advice I give, the stories I write, and how things are done. Plus I was pretty burnt out with answering something like 200 questions a day.

Now as Angry Snowboarder has grown I've hit a point where I need to further the site. Being as SBF is my number 3 site for referrals I'm bringing you into the mix with helping me progress forward.

Changes that will definitely be happening:
A New Logo is being created
More Original Content
New Writers
More Photos
2 to 5 minute video edits are a possibility as well
Now when it comes to written content we've kicked a few ideas around. Some of which we're curious as to whether or not you would actually read them. The list of ideas is as follows a weekly question and answer column about all things snow sliding, trip reports from our various exploits around the globe, product reviews, shop reviews, interviews, and of course rantings on bad ideas.

When it comes to pictures what would you like to see more of riding, products, or locations?

The video edits are going to be dependent on how much time in the week we have to film and edit. But it's something a group of us have wanted to do for a while and we all have the editing software and cameras to finally achieve it. Along with riding edits we might do a snowboarding talk show covering the gamut of all things snow related, but this is still in the idea stage of things.

Email any suggestions or thoughts to angrysnowboarder@gmail.com if you don't feel like leaving a response on the site.

RidePowder · 03-19-2009, 11:16 AM

definitely a sweet idea, logo shouldn't be too difficult.

Pictures, why not all three, what would be so hard about taking photos of spots and while riding. post pics of the gear your using once or twice then just shoot whatever, fun spots, awesome tricks.

Personally Im a bit more of an action man myself but its all good, I would suggest trying to find a good .asp designer, that will really help the look of your site, and I do go occasionally but instead of categorizing your blog by dates maybe by brand of product reviewed? its difficult to navigate your site when many posts contain multiple reviews of varying equipment for a given date when a specific model review is desired. Just some food for thought

justdust · 03-19-2009, 11:52 AM

I think RidePower's comments are good ones and I'm excited to hear that your are expanding the site...best of luck...I'll definitely be dropping in!

Perpetual3am · 03-19-2009, 03:56 PM

I would like to finally hear the story regarding the fallout from after the keystone thread, but besides that I think the direction you're heading in is a good one. Good luck with it, I'll continue to drop by and check things out as I always have.

SMDSkata · 03-19-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RidePowder

Personally Im a bit more of an action man myself but its all good, I would suggest trying to find a good .asp designer, that will really help the look of your site, and I do go occasionally but instead of categorizing your blog by dates maybe by brand of product reviewed? its difficult to navigate your site when many posts contain multiple reviews of varying equipment for a given date when a specific model review is desired. Just some food for thought

Ughhh asp...aim for PHP + MYsql

squishydonut · 03-19-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMDSkata

Ughhh asp...aim for PHP + MYsql

seconded. ASP can be a hog.

i wanna see tips & reviews!

KIKNIT · 03-19-2009, 06:58 PM

I'm guessing that you travel a bunch, so this is entirely based on assumption.

What would be legit would be if you had, local rider interviews/top to bottoms/whatever. It'd be sweet just to get that personal touch on the scene going on with the local mountain and who the local rippers are. Its really enjoyable to see the different styles rocking about and whom their influences are or were.

The problem is getting it to work with the fickle snowboarding community. So take what you will from my suggestion.

Chur.

squishydonut · 03-19-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KIKNIT

What would be legit would be if you had, local rider interviews/top to bottoms/whatever. It'd be sweet just to get that personal touch on the scene going on with the local mountain and who the local rippers are. Its really enjoyable to see the different styles rocking about and whom their influences are or were.

that sounds pretty cool as well.

BurtonAvenger · 03-22-2009, 04:53 PM

Good suggestions from everyone coming in from all over. I've started implementing some small features most people won't notice and looking at a new lay out. I have articles in the works and I'm generally just getting things started. Keep up with giving me some good ideas.

Ezkimo · 03-22-2009, 05:40 PM

I could defiantly help you with all of that! hehe, I'm a college boy who is in classes for all of that majoring in motion graphics and video productions.

03-19-2009, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,020	Help me help you For the last 5 almost 6 years I've given advice and answered a lot of questions on various snowboarding forums. Last September I launched my own site so I could gain full control of the advice I give, the stories I write, and how things are done. Plus I was pretty burnt out with answering something like 200 questions a day. Now as Angry Snowboarder has grown I've hit a point where I need to further the site. Being as SBF is my number 3 site for referrals I'm bringing you into the mix with helping me progress forward. Changes that will definitely be happening: A New Logo is being created More Original Content New Writers More Photos 2 to 5 minute video edits are a possibility as well Now when it comes to written content we've kicked a few ideas around. Some of which we're curious as to whether or not you would actually read them. The list of ideas is as follows a weekly question and answer column about all things snow sliding, trip reports from our various exploits around the globe, product reviews, shop reviews, interviews, and of course rantings on bad ideas. When it comes to pictures what would you like to see more of riding, products, or locations? The video edits are going to be dependent on how much time in the week we have to film and edit. But it's something a group of us have wanted to do for a while and we all have the editing software and cameras to finally achieve it. Along with riding edits we might do a snowboarding talk show covering the gamut of all things snow related, but this is still in the idea stage of things. Email any suggestions or thoughts to angrysnowboarder@gmail.com if you don't feel like leaving a response on the site. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

03-19-2009, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
RidePowder Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,264	definitely a sweet idea, logo shouldn't be too difficult. Pictures, why not all three, what would be so hard about taking photos of spots and while riding. post pics of the gear your using once or twice then just shoot whatever, fun spots, awesome tricks. Personally Im a bit more of an action man myself but its all good, I would suggest trying to find a good .asp designer, that will really help the look of your site, and I do go occasionally but instead of categorizing your blog by dates maybe by brand of product reviewed? its difficult to navigate your site when many posts contain multiple reviews of varying equipment for a given date when a specific model review is desired. Just some food for thought __________________ Ze Blog: I'd Rather be Riding Tweet me you Twits: QuestforPow

03-19-2009, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Perpetual3am Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,212	I would like to finally hear the story regarding the fallout from after the keystone thread, but besides that I think the direction you're heading in is a good one. Good luck with it, I'll continue to drop by and check things out as I always have. __________________ "This comment brought to you by Bombay Gin"

03-22-2009, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,020	Good suggestions from everyone coming in from all over. I've started implementing some small features most people won't notice and looking at a new lay out. I have articles in the works and I'm generally just getting things started. Keep up with giving me some good ideas. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

03-22-2009, 05:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ezkimo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 218	I could defiantly help you with all of that! hehe, I'm a college boy who is in classes for all of that majoring in motion graphics and video productions. __________________ ~Colorado Shredder~

03-19-2009, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
justdust Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany Posts: 494 Blog Entries: 1	I think RidePower's comments are good ones and I'm excited to hear that your are expanding the site...best of luck...I'll definitely be dropping in!

03-19-2009, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
KIKNIT Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 47	I'm guessing that you travel a bunch, so this is entirely based on assumption. What would be legit would be if you had, local rider interviews/top to bottoms/whatever. It'd be sweet just to get that personal touch on the scene going on with the local mountain and who the local rippers are. Its really enjoyable to see the different styles rocking about and whom their influences are or were. The problem is getting it to work with the fickle snowboarding community. So take what you will from my suggestion. Chur.

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