New Twod layout competition
This page is for a competition to build a new layout for the re-development of Twod.co.uk. Please read all sections of the 'brief' for the final layout. All layouts will be displayed on the first post of the new Twod :)
Please mail all entries to competition@twod.co.uk with the subject 'Twod Competition Entry'
This competition ends on the 15th of February 2006. Although this deadline will extend if no suitable layouts are found by then.
If you would like to advertise on the new Twod site once it's launched, click hereAdvertising Information
Advertising is priced for the first 2 weeks of the site opening at $50 a spot (ending in 28th of February). There are only 5 spots ever in rotation, and the spot itself is in prime location for all visitors of the Twod website. Your site will also be archived in the advertising history for all to browse.
What an advertising spot on Twod contains:
- Strictly direct links to your site (no counter links are placed)
- An image banner (roughly 200x100 in size)
- Supporting text link
- Text description (Up to 50 characters)
If your interested in advertising your services on Twod contact me here
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Advertising is priced for the first 2 weeks of the site opening at $50 a spot (ending in 28th of February). There are only 5 spots ever in rotation, and the spot itself is in prime location for all visitors of the Twod website. Your site will also be archived in the advertising history for all to browse.
What an advertising spot on Twod contains:
- Strictly direct links to your site (no counter links are placed)
- An image banner (roughly 200x100 in size)
- Supporting text link
- Text description (Up to 50 characters)
If your interested in advertising your services on Twod contact me here
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Competition Information
The benefits of winning - The benefits of winning the competition are as follows:
A permanent advertising spot for any site of your choosing for the duration that the layout remains on the site. For full information on this advertising spot click here. Keep in mind that this banner/its supporting text and links can be changed by you at any time the spot remains up.
My personal MSN Messenger and Google Talk addresses to keep in contact, with alot more work available if you are waiting (paid).
RECENTLY ADDED - Macromedia Studio MX 2004 Suite! Full review + details of Macromedia Studio MX 2004 suite here
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A permanent advertising spot for any site of your choosing for the duration that the layout remains on the site. For full information on this advertising spot click here. Keep in mind that this banner/its supporting text and links can be changed by you at any time the spot remains up.
My personal MSN Messenger and Google Talk addresses to keep in contact, with alot more work available if you are waiting (paid).
RECENTLY ADDED - Macromedia Studio MX 2004 Suite! Full review + details of Macromedia Studio MX 2004 suite here
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I'm looking for a simplistic layout with nice soft colouring throughout and black clear text on a white background. A small blurb about the site should appear with links to a full 'about Twod' page and an RSS link for the user to subscribe underneath. The site layout must contain an advertising spot that meets the required guidelines. I'd also prefer that the layout does not rely on borders to constrict content and that it not be heavily graphic.
Its important to note that this layout will be nothing like the current layout, the only things that should remain from the current layout are the "posts by category" links. Do not place flickr images, a link roll, affiliate buttons or big graphics on this layout.
Please read all site related information in order to grasp an idea on what the site is about and look at the inspirational sites section to find out the kinds of layouts I'm liking.
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Its important to note that this layout will be nothing like the current layout, the only things that should remain from the current layout are the "posts by category" links. Do not place flickr images, a link roll, affiliate buttons or big graphics on this layout.
Please read all site related information in order to grasp an idea on what the site is about and look at the inspirational sites section to find out the kinds of layouts I'm liking.
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These are layouts I like and should be inspiration for the new layout, but in absolutely no way copied or plagiarised.
31three
You just can't get more perfect than the look of this layout... the header section is just what I want to see from entries (simple logo/text, nice small background image along the top).
CrunchNotes
You just can't not love the nice colours and header here. Notice the nice menu (this time on the right) with the small blurb and room for links etc. with the headings
Huddle Together
Absolutely genius layout with the columns placing themselves underneath each other if the screen size is smaller than required, if a layout like this to my style was submitted I wouldn't complain.
NovemberBorn
The typography in the header is nice :)
WeBreakStuff
I absolutely love the left side navigation on the layout, including the small blurb on the blog with the RSS feed link and small advertising placement at the bottom of the menu.
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31three
You just can't get more perfect than the look of this layout... the header section is just what I want to see from entries (simple logo/text, nice small background image along the top).
CrunchNotes
You just can't not love the nice colours and header here. Notice the nice menu (this time on the right) with the small blurb and room for links etc. with the headings
Huddle Together
Absolutely genius layout with the columns placing themselves underneath each other if the screen size is smaller than required, if a layout like this to my style was submitted I wouldn't complain.
NovemberBorn
The typography in the header is nice :)
WeBreakStuff
I absolutely love the left side navigation on the layout, including the small blurb on the blog with the RSS feed link and small advertising placement at the bottom of the menu.
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To enter mail all entries to competition@twod.co.uk with the subject 'Twod Competition Entry'. Please make sure you attach an image file of the layout or a link to a working version.
You can enter as many times as you want and advice is offered on all layouts to improve them towards the competition guidelines.
The competition will be judged by Jay (the owner of Twod) and various people such as Dan (Pixel2life), Donna (13Dots), Stu (Stu3d) and Tiago (Six4ty) will be lending their opinion towards what layout should win.
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You can enter as many times as you want and advice is offered on all layouts to improve them towards the competition guidelines.
The competition will be judged by Jay (the owner of Twod) and various people such as Dan (Pixel2life), Donna (13Dots), Stu (Stu3d) and Tiago (Six4ty) will be lending their opinion towards what layout should win.
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Site related information to help better your layout
Upon "re-launch" with the new layout, the Twod site will focus around offering people professional articles on subjects that they suggest, and subjects that we feel will be good discussions for the community. Example articles could be: Rippers - why they suck and what to do about them, Mod_rewrite and how to use it properly and Web 2.0 - what is it and how will it benefit the web?
Twod will also hold interviews with people that we feel may be of interest to our audience, and will conduct paid-for critical reviews of websites to help better those websites and move them towards the new age of the web.
Post categories for the blog are as follows:
- Articles
- General
- Humour
- Interviews
- Products
- Reviews
- Tutorials
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Twod will also hold interviews with people that we feel may be of interest to our audience, and will conduct paid-for critical reviews of websites to help better those websites and move them towards the new age of the web.
Post categories for the blog are as follows:
- Articles
- General
- Humour
- Interviews
- Products
- Reviews
- Tutorials
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Twod will be stripped of most pages that are currently on the site. An about page and contact page will be available however with some advertising information also being displayed.
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Questions on the competition answered so far
I'm a very competent coder and don't claim to be a designer by any stretch. I'd rather I take the site to the next level with a professional design done by someone with experience.
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Twod has used a series of ladybugs as logos throughout the past, I would prefer a complete professional re-branding of the site (with new logo) but if you prefer to continue the ladybug theme then this is your choice.
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Its your choice whether to do this, but I'm a very competent coder and can easily code the template to standards myself.
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It will be asked for from the winner, but all other layouts submitted will remain copyright of their creators.
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The competition can be discussed at the following link:
http://www.pixel2life.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18079
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http://www.pixel2life.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18079
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