Personaly this site scares me... I don't like the fact I have to register to see content... And the layout: it's too toy-like for me. I think you've made this for a public who even don't know what web2.0 is...
I'm sorry, I don't like it. But that's my personal opinion. (People who do like it will post their oppinion too )
Its true, very early web 2.0 maybe.. maybe closer to web 1.0. Either way, registration to view content is generally frowned upon, but I understand the need for accounts and such.
One thing I notice about the design in particular though is that beta stamp is the only 2.0 element on the page. And unless you're actually doing testing and it is actually in the beta stages of development, that stamp is also a lame wannabe web 2.0 gimmick.
I know I woun't win a design price. That wasn't my aim. The functionality inside is what makes the iStylr real web 2.0. And yes, it is currently in real beta. So there will be lots of changes and improvements until the iStylr is out of beta.
Anyways, it's never been that easy to create templates online and share them with other users. I think it wasn't even possible before.
I'm gonna put up another screencast to show more of the "sweet stuff".
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I can understand that you don't want to give out your email and co. That's why i just setup a demo account you can use to check out this beast. User: deviant Pass: art
Please note: If you are using the demo-account don't blame me if somebody else destroys your design. It is possible that many people log in simultaniously with these credentials.
@robdevenney: The iStylr app consists of way over 500 pages of printed code and it would exand a lot if it supported all other browsers, too. That's the reason it only supports FF currently.
Logged in using the supplied uid. Looks good. If it is aimed at new or inexperienced users then I'd suggest either a walkthrough or some sort of help interface.
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