Welcome to the new look TheSixthAxis.com. Usually, we change elements of the site as we need them, as ideas for new features and ways of making things look or work better occur to us. It’s modular and the change is generally subtle and not too much of a shock. But we have felt for a while now that it’s probably about time we overhauled everything again.
We initially kicked ideas around for this full redesign way back in August 2011, with various prototypes since then.
All of those abandoned attempts worked in slightly different ways and had different appearances but they all started with the same idea in mind: to modernise how TheSixthAxis looks and works, and to retain the ease of use through to all the most visited areas of the site.
We also gave considerable consideration to how we promote interaction from readers – we want your comments on everything, your participation in TSA Meets and your presence in our forums. We want you to share TheSixthAxis with your friends and join in with everything we do.
We think that this new look is cleaner, fresher and brighter than ever before and we think that we’ve retained the familiar navigational aspects so that it still feels like home. There are a few new elements to the site and there are one or two more to come in the next couple of days and weeks but at its core, TheSixthAxis still functions just as it has done.
Importantly, the site now fits much better onto mobile devices, in particular tablets like the iPad – you can still use our mobile theme but at least now the main site should work perfectly on the move. We’ll be making some additional tweaks in this area once the new style has bedded in a little, too, especially with respect to smartphones.
This month also represents TheSixthAxis’ fifth birthday. We’ve come a long way in half a decade, but we’re still independent, still staffed by volunteers and – unlike most sites out there – still absolutely focused on you, our most valued community.
Although we’re aware that it might take a little while to settle in for some of you, we’re confident that this new look will make TheSixthAxis.com even more enjoyable to use. Take a look around, explore a little bit and let us know what you think in the comments below.
theberzerka
I’m liking the points level at the top. In fact I like the whole thing. So much so that the mrs just accused me of having an orgasm about it!
theberzerka
It’s also the little mans fifth birthday this month too.
the bottler
Your penis is only 5 years old?
BIGAL-1992
He means it’s his son’s fifth birthday. But damn that was funny!
theberzerka
Thanks for clearing that up bigal. Shame on you bottler, shame on you lol.
Gastos84
Love it! Love the logo font, too. Gonna explore a bit more :)
posem
Credz, looks incredible
Steve
Looks great!!
Jakster123x
Sure does! Works well on the iPod Touch too :)
TwoJay
Will take awhile to get used to the new look, but it’s looking fantastic that’s for sure! Good job!
psychobudgie
Looks great. One of the very few occasions where a redesign appears to have gone well. Well done.
englishgolfer
looks good! wonder when a certain turkish website will be updating their look? whatever happened to them?
theberzerka
Good call. Hadn’t thought of them for a while.
sanmartinez
I like how it looks, and I can browse things more easy from my phone. Even the forum works great now =)
All in all its fantastic for me!
mcmahonman
This looks amazing. Well done to all the team involved.
BrendanCalls
Looks good, nice new fonts, like the new encased logo and a sleek design