Improving NIWA

[Tappy]

There have only been 72 queries this month.

[Greenpickle]

Well, that's the error I got.  Ask Google; I take it they have some sort of feedback ticket system?

[Jake]

I think we really need to reopen discussion of using a different (self hosted) search engine. 100 searches per day could become a problem during some months with heavy traffic. Also, as others have pointed out, Google isn't prioritizing the smaller wikis that have better information for some searches. This leads to our uses not getting the best information possible. Being able to control how searches are handled is really important if we want to deliver the best possible hub site experience.

There are some great open source search engines that would allow us to do this relatively quickly, and for free.

(Edited to reflect mistake. Thanks Greenpickle!)

[Greenpickle]

It was 100 per day, but I still agree.

[Xizor]

Well, I guess that's that, then.

[SnorlaxMonster]

The search bar seems to be working again, but I do agree that a locally hosted one would be better.

[Naesala]

Weren't we gonna have a news feed on the home page dealing with anything from all the series we (currently) have wikis for?

[tacopill]

Weren't we gonna have a news feed on the home page dealing with anything from all the series we (currently) have wikis for?

I am currently seeing if i can revive such talks on the staff side.

[Xizor]

That has indeed been a discussion, but has yet to get anywhere because of disagreements on exact implementation. Hopefully we'll get something created soon that is functional and not overwhelming.

[tacopill]

That has indeed been a discussion, but has yet to get anywhere because of disagreements on exact implementation. Hopefully we'll get something created soon that is functional and not overwhelming.

agreed! I look forward to the final result.

[Naesala]

The Metroid Wiki link is broken!

[Jake]

The Metroid Wiki link is broken!

The link isn't broken. The site appears to be having some trouble right now.

[Greenpickle]

The one on the hub works, but the one here (bar at the top) doesn't.

[Jake]

The one on the hub works, but the one here (bar at the top) doesn't.

Oops, I didn't check the hub too. My mistake Naesala. 

An admin can probably fix that once one reads this thread.

[Greenpickle]

Well, I have FTP access; I just don't know which file the bar's in.

[Tappy]

fixed

[KidIcarus]

How about a logo redesign? The logo doens't create a lasting impression for people because most people don't know what it is. For people not aware of NIWA, they wouldn't even know it's about Nintendo unless the took their time to quint their eyes and read the fine print.

Questions, comment, concerns, dreams, feelings, reactions?

[dkpat]

How about a logo redesign? The logo doens't create a lasting impression for people because most people don't know what it is. For people not aware of NIWA, they wouldn't even know it's about Nintendo unless the took their time to quint their eyes and read the fine print.

Questions, comment, concerns, dreams, feelings, reactions?

I don't feel a need.  It's not like our "Branding" needs to be improved or anything.

[KidIcarus]

Maybe it doesn't need to be improved, but I think it doesn't hurt.