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.
Michael
It’s lovely :-)
DJ Judas
Lovely new design and it works wonderfully on a 7″ tab, great work guys.
G_The_Enemy14
I think it looks great, as ever!
uncharted86
Nice redesign :)
One thing I’ve noticed ever since I joined earlier this year is that the “#comments” part in the URL doesn’t jump you down to the comments section (both pre and post redesign) – is that on purpose?
nofi
Nope, fixed.
Tankmandan
Very nice new look. Much better front page.
Can you do something about the log in though? Whenever I log in from a different device I always get taken to the profile screen and there’s no button to click out of it.
Surely once I’ve entered username and password it should just take me back to the page I was on?
Great job though guys, keep it up.
nofi
Should now send you back to the homepage at least.
quinkill
Wow guys, this looks great!
freezebug2
Oh yes, the front page is so user friendly and easy to navigate now, really neat and compact. Best I’ve seen it yet in four years, also the page update load times seem quicker on the site ;)
“Bang On!”
Mike
Bombardier! Bang on!
fs
Ahh very sleek and stylish. Very interesting the inclusion of a levelling system. That’ll attract even more users and posts. Fonts are crisp and clean and compliment the colours used. Bravo.
DelBoySmiffy
A million times better, good work.
OneDown
Looks great! Personally really liking the new look, I haven’t been too active on here for a while but have been reading the site since the very beginning and it always gets better. Congrats!