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Originally posted by HarboutTHAT:
I would like more content in reports, video clips as well
Also a very detailed report, like nfl draft profile does, small niche's to players game,
I would condense your Basics and Measurables (takes up half the page content/space)
I would not use a cover photo (field), it looks nice but websites with background pics like that make the site appear confusing
I would make the text size smaller and use a cleaner font, also darker text color
*I am in no way a pro. My advice might be terrible.
Originally posted by Gore_21:
Harbout... Agree with the basics and measurable being too spread out. I can see where you are coming from with the field background but it's very clean to me and adds a lot. Looks great with that football up in the corner. I can see how some might like it without it. I like the overall design but I have told AB that before.
I can agree you need more videos. Let's get you on camera AB if you are comfortable with that. More videos especially on the scouting reports. Maybe make some highlight tapes or tapes showing examples of the strengths and weaknesses of each prospect. Make a video talking about the strengths and then show some clips where you talk about how joe smith is great vs the run and here are some clip examples. Or how joe smith is horrible vs the pass and show him getting out of position in coverage. I'd link those videos below your written pros/cons.
I'd also say people love comparisons. When I see a comparison for a prospect it helps me relate. Some times you might say I dont see it but others youre like that's prefect. Gives the casual fans a sense of who they are. Maybe a ceiling and a floor for a comparison. Maybe put that in your prospect videos where you talk about the strengths of weaknesses.
Maybe something with fantasy. Players you could see busting out year 1 and could be sleepers for fantasy. Could do it before the draft or even after since it would be easier once you know the team they play for. Helps a bit in saying how successful or unsuccessful they could be year one.
I just think it's more of a waiting game as well. Many of these sites are up 10 years before they become big. You just have to keep your website name and keep it updated and it will get more popular. do you talk about it on twitter and facebook and instagram? Each site you should have an account for the website and post on it. Get followers on there and send them to the site. Also, did you put up a message board? That can really help although it's hard to get enough people on there to get the site going. Takes many years.
Originally posted by thl408:
- More info on how the player was used. For example, this CB was asked to play mainly press bump and run, or give a cushion - zone or man coverage. This RB ran in a zone blocking scheme without a fullback, or mainly gap blocking. This QB operated mainly in a zone-read offense. This DE was part of a 4-3 defense or was a 3-4 DE. A mention of the scheme they were used in. Many teams will rate a prospect higher because they are a good scheme fit, making them more likely to be a contribute as a rookie.
- There are certain traits that should be mentioned for certain positions. For example:
DL: how quickly they get off at the snap
LB: how well they tackle; diagnose run/pass; was he a LB used in coverage or asked to rush the passer.
QB: throwing while pressured; can he make all the throws (deep post, deep out)
WR: how they handle being re-routed; adjusting to a poorly thrown ball; run after catch ability
Fundamental things that any person reading about a prospect want to know right away based on that player's position.
- Your Overall section is just the positive and negative put into a sentence. Perhaps include how you project his skillset to adapt, or not adapt, to the NFL game.
- Personally, I am always more interested in a player's negatives. Those tell me more than a player's positives. Some negatives can be coached out of them, some aren't so easily coached out.
- The layout is very nice and clean. Like the Big Board on the side. Perhaps link the names on the Big Board to the player's scouting report.
Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Traffic is really up over past few months, it was high in April-May around draft time, and then picked up this month, over 6.3GB transferred in bandwidth.
We're also getting 4-8 times the views each week over this time a year ago.
Originally posted by Gore_21:
Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Traffic is really up over past few months, it was high in April-May around draft time, and then picked up this month, over 6.3GB transferred in bandwidth.
We're also getting 4-8 times the views each week over this time a year ago.
One thing I forgot... have you ever thought about adding various polls to your site? Especially on the home page where everyone can see. People love voting in polls. Maybe a new poll every week or few weeks or month... kind of a fun idea to add to the site. You see polls on many sports sites now a days. Use to be rare but they are all over now. Example: Who will be the best player from this draft class? Who will be the first quarterback taken? Which player is most likely to bust?
Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Good idea. I like it.
I forgot to mention the auto linking, we're working on that, where when I update something I can auto link that player to there profile, on the side where I have big board, and positional rankings.
Originally posted by JiksJuicy:
This is actually pretty damn cool dude! The format will taking some getting used to but it's got a of really good stuff. I've just barely skimmed through it so I will give you my thoughts after I get a little more acclaimed.