My OOTP downloads site (no bad news)

jazzrack · 02-27-2007, 07:37 AM

I recently severly upgraded my available webspace, but that requires me to move my website to a new server. My league is probably going to re-do the website.

but that leaves me with a question

what should i do with the downloads section of the website? I don't know if i should keep it something like it is, treat it like the step-child of the main site. or just spin it off completely into a new site of its own, maybe even a 6.5 community site if there is demand and a group to help admin.

i'm stumped, all have good and bad points... i could use some thoughts

Steve Kuffrey · 02-28-2007, 01:57 PM

I think that whatever would be the easiest for you would be the way to go. Whether or not it is evident or not, the downloads are appreciated.

kq76 · 02-28-2007, 02:09 PM

I remember thinking before that I thought it would be better if it was by itself, but like Steve said, whatever's easiest for you is probably best. I doubt there's really a demand for, I guess, a mod-based off-shoot forum, but seeing as how they're so easy to put up, you could try it if you want and see how it goes. At least with it it'd be easier to add boards and stuff. If anything, you might want to put more functionality into the site like maybe allowing people to upload their own stuff and allowing others to leave comments or something, but that might be biting off more than you're willing to chew.

jazzrack · 02-28-2007, 10:54 PM

thanks for the input guys.

to be honest the decision to host the mod files with any more than server space was not completely pure. there was a marketing decision involved

but between my ineptness or the fact that maybe wordpress was not the best choice (but it's what i had) as a platform to add the download section to the league website, the back-end of the website has become an unmanagable tangle of mess that i lack the skills to clean up. and adding anything other than a blog entry can be tedious. But my problem is my site generates a lot of traffic. the file server averages 10-11 downloads a day. much of that is not ootp related, logos, facepacks and stadiums. if i trace back the refering link they goto other game sites, there is a website that is doing something with stadium pics that is a big referer but best i can tell its a site that gathers info on old stadiums, and a number a fairly other random type websites?????

anyway, the intersting thing is they come for the downloads but end up looking through the main site, so I have a delema. i have a large group of people who use my site for a varity of reasons... and it was only designed as a simple league website.

frankly, i may be a in a bit over my head.

as for the fansite question... it was purely a question, i have been ill the last few months and have no clue what the state of things are.... so i asked, i have no need to add desert to my already filled plate.

jazzrack · 03-19-2007, 09:45 PM

my downloads site has moved, www.corporatebaseball.com is the new home. the old site will be gone on the 22nd so old bookmaks to the main download page will not work begining the 21st if i do this right

. I havn't made a new main downloads page yet. but there is a menu on the new site so finding them should still be fairly easy.

jazz

HolyCow98 · 03-19-2007, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the update.

I can't tell you how many times I have used the resources you host or referred them to someone who is looking for something you have.

Thanks again.

jazzrack · 03-20-2007, 02:25 AM

i am always happy to help where i can

the website created a index of sorts, unfortunatly it also creates really freakin long addys.

downloads index

jazzrack · 03-28-2007, 12:08 AM

Hey guys, i killed my website, don't ask how, i was an idiot

all the files are still safely stored in their usual place, I just don't have any liks to them up on my site yet (again) give me a few days to piece this thing back together.

jazzrack · 03-28-2007, 03:37 PM

untill i get a chance to rebuild the web pages you can access the files here

sfgiants88 · 03-29-2007, 02:01 PM

Thank you for continuing to host these files. Much appreciated!

jazzrack · 03-30-2007, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfgiants88

Thank you for continuing to host these files. Much appreciated!

thanks. I am happy to do it.

jazzrack · 04-01-2007, 02:53 AM

I added links to the directory listing on the clb website. I dont really know when i'll have time to make full flegged(sp?) pages. I've been swamped te last couple of weeks.

02-27-2007, 07:37 AM	#1
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	My OOTP downloads site (no bad news) I recently severly upgraded my available webspace, but that requires me to move my website to a new server. My league is probably going to re-do the website. but that leaves me with a question what should i do with the downloads section of the website? I don't know if i should keep it something like it is, treat it like the step-child of the main site. or just spin it off completely into a new site of its own, maybe even a 6.5 community site if there is demand and a group to help admin. i'm stumped, all have good and bad points... i could use some thoughts __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball Last edited by jazzrack; 02-27-2007 at 07:39 AM.

02-28-2007, 01:57 PM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	I think that whatever would be the easiest for you would be the way to go. Whether or not it is evident or not, the downloads are appreciated. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

02-28-2007, 02:09 PM	#3
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 11,755	I remember thinking before that I thought it would be better if it was by itself, but like Steve said, whatever's easiest for you is probably best. I doubt there's really a demand for, I guess, a mod-based off-shoot forum, but seeing as how they're so easy to put up, you could try it if you want and see how it goes. At least with it it'd be easier to add boards and stuff. If anything, you might want to put more functionality into the site like maybe allowing people to upload their own stuff and allowing others to leave comments or something, but that might be biting off more than you're willing to chew. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project)

02-28-2007, 10:54 PM	#4
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	thanks for the input guys. to be honest the decision to host the mod files with any more than server space was not completely pure. there was a marketing decision involved but between my ineptness or the fact that maybe wordpress was not the best choice (but it's what i had) as a platform to add the download section to the league website, the back-end of the website has become an unmanagable tangle of mess that i lack the skills to clean up. and adding anything other than a blog entry can be tedious. But my problem is my site generates a lot of traffic. the file server averages 10-11 downloads a day. much of that is not ootp related, logos, facepacks and stadiums. if i trace back the refering link they goto other game sites, there is a website that is doing something with stadium pics that is a big referer but best i can tell its a site that gathers info on old stadiums, and a number a fairly other random type websites????? anyway, the intersting thing is they come for the downloads but end up looking through the main site, so I have a delema. i have a large group of people who use my site for a varity of reasons... and it was only designed as a *simple* league website. frankly, i may be a in a bit over my head. as for the fansite question... it was purely a question, i have been ill the last few months and have no clue what the state of things are.... so i asked, i have no need to add desert to my already filled plate. __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball Last edited by jazzrack; 02-28-2007 at 10:56 PM.

03-19-2007, 09:45 PM	#5
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	my downloads site has moved, www.corporatebaseball.com is the new home. the old site will be gone on the 22nd so old bookmaks to the main download page will not work begining the 21st if i do this right . I havn't made a new main downloads page yet. but there is a menu on the new site so finding them should still be fairly easy. jazz __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball Last edited by jazzrack; 03-19-2007 at 09:47 PM.

03-19-2007, 10:33 PM	#6
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	Thanks for the update. I can't tell you how many times I have used the resources you host or referred them to someone who is looking for something you have. Thanks again. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

03-20-2007, 02:25 AM	#7
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	i am always happy to help where i can the website created a index of sorts, unfortunatly it also creates really freakin long addys. downloads index __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball Last edited by jazzrack; 03-20-2007 at 02:50 AM.

03-28-2007, 12:08 AM	#8
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	Hey guys, i killed my website, don't ask how, i was an idiot all the files are still safely stored in their usual place, I just don't have any liks to them up on my site yet (again) give me a few days to piece this thing back together. __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

03-28-2007, 03:37 PM	#9
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	untill i get a chance to rebuild the web pages you can access the files here __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

03-29-2007, 02:01 PM	#10
sfgiants88 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 885	Thank you for continuing to host these files. Much appreciated!

04-01-2007, 02:53 AM	#12
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	I added links to the directory listing on the clb website. I dont really know when i'll have time to make full flegged(sp?) pages. I've been swamped te last couple of weeks. __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball