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Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400! [Contest Closed]

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drgrudge
drgrudge Original post #1
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:32 AM
I brought cskfanclub.com and now any job for you ppl...

I'm not so good in designing and so another contest for a banner job.

What I need:
1. A 625 X 100 px banner
2. It needs to have the name of the blog: "Chennai Super kings Naa Summa Vaa". The subtitle: "The Unofficial Fan Blog" may or may not be present.
3. The Super Kings Lion logo need to be present.
4. I wish to use Bradford Magazine Theme, so please make sure that the banner goes well with the theme.
5. See that the image doesn't take too many KBs.

Here's one Banner I made:

*farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2458484531_f8af377ace_o.jpg


Terms:
1. My decision is binding and final.
2. I'll pay you upto $10/Rs 400 via PayPal or SBI - SBI bank transfer only, if I select/use your entry. $5 is assured but if you design a kick ass entry (+ favicon) and I'm impressed, I'll pay you $10/Rs 400.
3. I'll close the contest whenever I wish.
axxo
axxo #2
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:58 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

cskcricket.com

prefer short TLD always
drgrudge
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

Good name, didn't think of that. But I prefer Chennaisuperkingsfan.com. Though it might be a long TLD, I can build the brand and easier for visitors. Gonna research a bit and going to buy today itself.

Also which is better - chennaisuperkingsfan.com or chennaisuperkingsfans.com?


Any other suggestions?
axxo
axxo #4
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:36 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

wheres the catch? anyway of the two i prefer chennaisuperkingsfan.com, bcoz its a letter short than the other;)
drgrudge
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:41 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

cskfan.com seem to project an individual whereas cskfans seem to project a community. I think I'll go for xyzfans.com only

Any other suggestions?
axxo
axxo #6
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

^ if its a blog choose fan or if its forum go for fans
narangz
narangz #7
Apr 30, 2008 at 9:55 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

fans is better.
however cskcricket.com is a good suggestion. the one you are saying is a biggie.

cskfans.com is any day better than chennaisuperkingsfans.com

what is their official site?
drgrudge
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

I don't mind the URL bigger as it's easy for the visitors to remember and type.

axxo -
I can add a forum anytime later once if I build the community around the blog.

narangz-
Their official site is chennaisuperkings.com
Pathik
Pathik #9
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

Cskfans.com
drgrudge
drgrudge #10
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

Domains that're not available:
chennaisuperkingsfans.com
superkingsfans.com


Domains that're available
superkingsfansite.com
cskfans.com
chennaisuperkingsfan.com (I want fans and not fan)


superkingsfansite.com seems to be a good TLD. What say?
axxo
axxo #11
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

keyword chennai is missing....wont look any good without that..it will be like unitedfans.com for manchester united
praka123
praka123 #12
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

*chennaisuperkingsfans.com
m-jeri
m-jeri #13
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

cskfans is better..coz chennaisuperkingsfan.com or chennaisuperkingsfans.com or variation mite result in typos...

cskfans....ok...easy...covers all....


but KKKR..rules..... ;)
drgrudge
drgrudge #14
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

keyword chennai is missing....wont look any good without that..it will be like unitedfans.com for manchester united
Hmm... I honestly don't know if it's good without 'chennai'. But what choice do I've?


praka123 -
That was my first choice. Bloody domain squatters.


madjeri -
What does csk stand for? Since this IPL is a new fad, I can't do any keyword research too. That's why I don't want to use 'csk' in the domain.

If I go for superkingsfansite, then I've a following advantage
- no typo (fans or fan)
- what the domain say abt my site (what does csk mean?)
- looks decent too


What say guys? Any other suggestions?
drgrudge
drgrudge #16
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

I know... I couldn't have gone for that domain. I posted it as inspiration for you people. :p
Pathik
Pathik #18
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

Cskfans.com sounds the best.
Chennaisuperkingsfansitesoundsverybigandeveryonewillgetboredtypingit.com
drgrudge
drgrudge #19
Apr 30, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

Just superkingsfansite (as long as the official site) and not chennaisuperkingsfansite.

I'm waiting for the person who is going to sponser the stuffs. Once it's taken care off, then I'm buying a domain name....

Anyway please suggest some domain that we might have missed or your opinion on the names we are talking abt..
Cool G5
Cool G5 #20
Apr 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

Anyway please suggest some domain that we might have missed or your opinion on the names we are talking abt..

What do you think about www.cskrules.com?
You failed to notice it above :(
Faun
Faun #21
Apr 30, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

Sounds like a site for people with Jaundice :lol: .
lool :D

Just superkingsfansite (as long as the official site) and not chennaisuperkingsfansite.

I'm waiting for the person who is going to sponser the stuffs. Once it's taken care off, then I'm buying a domain name....

Anyway please suggest some domain that we might have missed or your opinion on the names we are talking abt..
yeah superkingsfansite ftw
drgrudge
drgrudge #22
Apr 30, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name

What do you think about www.cskrules.com?
You failed to notice it above :(
I don't like the name.

I think i'll go with superkingsfansite.com unless if anyone come up with a killer domain name.

Ok, gonna pay $5 to anyone who suggest me a domain name and I take up that one.

Term and Conditions:
1. PayPal transfer only.
2. Domain name selection is totally under my discretion.
3. I reserve the right to close the competition whenever I want.
m-jeri
m-jeri #23
Apr 30, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

How abt just

ChennaiKings.com

no typo..all know....everything ther....if any new names come up....
just buy it and redirect the site or so..to avoid typos that is
manas
manas #24
Apr 30, 2008 at 2:24 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

chennaisuperkingsrule.com
chennaisuperkingsaddicts.com
chennaisuperkingsadmirers.com
cskenthusiasts.com
cskfollowers.com

Not killer domain names... but I could think of these only. :)
prasad_den
Apr 30, 2008 at 2:59 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

kingsofchennai.com
thechennailions.com
chennailions.com
lionsofchennai.com
prasad_den
Apr 30, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

kingsfromchennai.com

t20kings.com ---- the best I can come up with right now..!!
drgrudge
drgrudge #29
Apr 30, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Thanks a lot for suggesting but still I'm not happy with the names. The contest is open and I want someone to win $5.

prasad_den -
T20kings.com is good. :D But I'm looking for CSK specific names. If a visitor should be able to judge the site on the domain name. Good name but not apt for what I've in mind....
krazzy
krazzy #30
Apr 30, 2008 at 3:53 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

thebestcskfansite.com

ultimatecskfans.com

cskfan-tastic.com
Krazzy Warrior
Apr 30, 2008 at 3:56 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

iplcskfans.com
chennaiT20king.com
trigger
trigger #32
Apr 30, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

t20superkings.com
t20superkingsfans.com
superkingsfansworld.com
t20superkingsfansworld.com
chennaisuperkingsfansworld.com
Third Eye
Third Eye #33
Apr 30, 2008 at 4:08 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

cskfanclub.com
axxo
axxo #34
Apr 30, 2008 at 4:13 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

cskfanclub.com

looks ok for me..what do you say drgrudge??
shri
shri #35
Apr 30, 2008 at 4:54 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

dachennaisuperkings.com
thekingsfansite.com
superkingssite.com
newsuperkings.com
drgrudge
drgrudge #36
Apr 30, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Available Domains:
superkingsmania.com
chennaisuperkingsmania.com
superkingsblog.com
chennaisuperkingsblog.com
cskblog.com
cskfans.com
cskfanclub.com

Is it wise to build a brand around 'csk'? Will people know what 'csk' means?


Mostly I'll go for cskfanclub.com. Any other suggestion or Third Eye will be the proud winner of $5. :D
axxo
axxo #37
Apr 30, 2008 at 6:45 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

yup...exactly i recommended him...now I hope will get my share 2.5$ ;)
shri
shri #38
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:01 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

gochennaikings.com
csk.co.in
chennaisuperkingsfans.in
drgrudge
drgrudge #39
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:08 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

yup...exactly i recommended him...now I hope will get my share 2.5$ ;)
Did you PM him and suggest it? ;)

shri -
Even csk.in is available. But I'm not interested.


Also none answered this: Is it wise to build a brand around 'csk'? Will people know what 'csk' means?
praka123
praka123 #40
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:21 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

chennai singa koottam => CSK??? :D
Krazzy Warrior
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Mostly I'll go for cskfanclub.com. Any other suggestion or Third Eye will be the proud winner of $5. :D

cskfansclub.com
Who
Who #42
Apr 30, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Fansofcsk.com
Cskfans.com
Chennaifans.com
Superkingsfans.com
Cskfandome.com
drgrudge
drgrudge #44
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:15 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

cskfansclub.com
Ohh the typo comes in place. Which is better fan or fans?

smit -
superkingsfans is taken.
drgrudge
drgrudge #45
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:26 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

^^
Why? Is Fan the norm?
Pathik
Pathik #46
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:27 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Dude, whatever you do, do it fast. Who knows there might be some bloody squatters lurking in here.
nvidia
nvidia #47
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:29 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

How about CSKsuxRCrox.com? ;):D

Anyway, here are some of my suggestions -
cskcity.com
cskfansparadise.com
cskrox.com
cskrocks.com
Will come back with more...
talkingcomet
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

@drgrudge IMHO fansclub is good..
definitely fans coz you are intending it not only for you but for all fans out there right?
Krazzy Warrior
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

cskfanclub.com is taken - $5 Third Eye
cskfansclub.com - $5 KoolKid

^ Make this thing clear.

@drgrudge IMHO fansclub is good..
definitely fans coz you are intending it not only for you but for all fans out there right?

correctly said.
He wants only the fans to come.
nvidia
nvidia #50
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:37 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

IMO cskfanclub sounds much better...
Third Eye
Third Eye #51
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:40 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

^Yeah it sounds better.
ahref
ahref #52
Apr 30, 2008 at 8:56 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

cskfansclub makes sense.
Pathik
Pathik #53
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

I would still stick with cskfans.
trigger
trigger #54
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

how about
*t20superkings.com
*t20superkingsfans.com
*superkingsfansworld.com
*chennaisuperkingsfans.com
drgrudge
drgrudge #55
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Ok, as of now I want to take cskfanclub.com & $5 for Third Eye, unless anyone come up with a killer name...

Does it make sense to develop the brand with the name 'csk'? Will people know what the site means?


By the way, I'm planning to buy Thesis Theme ($87).... any advice/suggestion/comments?
din
din #56
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:05 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Those who are suggesting -

Please do not type www etc

For example type like

your-suggested-name dot com

If you type in whole name, it will become a link. If someone click on that link, some **** site will book it using some techniques.

PM is the best option in my opinion.
victor_rambo
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

^
+1
You should PM esp for these matters.
Arsenal_Gunners
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

cskfanclub.com owns :p
WTF is a fansclub anyway?I have heard of fanclub only.:|
lywyre
lywyre #60
May 1, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

They are are the Kings - Chennai Super Kings...
We are their Fans, so - ChennaiSuperFans
drgrudge
drgrudge #61
May 1, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Ok, I brought cskfanclub.com :D


Third Eye -
PM me your PayPal ID or your SBI bank account so that I can send you $5 or Rs 200.
lywyre
lywyre #62
May 1, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Ok, I brought cskfanclub.com :D


Third Eye -
PM me your PayPal ID or your SBI bank account so that I can send you $5 or Rs 200.

Thankfully you choose a short one. Feared you might take a lengthy one.
drgrudge
drgrudge #63
May 1, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

How about this:
Code:
kolkataknightriderswillpwnchennaisuperkingswhentheywillcometoedenandagaininmumbaitotaketheiplcup.com
??

is it too long?
Your dreams are now flowing on to TLDs now?! :lol:

I'm sure CSK will make to semis but after that we can't predict. Anything might happen. Even MI screwed KKR.
din
din #64
May 1, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

How about this:
Code:
kolkataknightriderswillpwnchennaisuperkingswhentheywillcometoedenandagaininmumbaitotaketheiplcup.com
??

is it too long?

No, it is tooooooo short and grudgy may not like domain names that short ;)
Third Eye
Third Eye #65
May 1, 2008 at 1:23 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Ok, I brought cskfanclub.com :D


Third Eye -
PM me your PayPal ID or your SBI bank account so that I can send you $5 or Rs 200.

No, I don't need it. I am happy that you have chosen my suggested domain.
Thats enough for me. :)
abhi.eternal
May 1, 2008 at 2:30 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

wah generous...waise that the spirit of this forum
Cool G5
Cool G5 #67
May 1, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Hats off to you...
Aise log aajkal milte hi kaha hai :D
praka123
praka123 #68
May 1, 2008 at 3:00 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

grudge will give third eye a a la carte dinner in Taj Coramandal Madras next time he is in madras :))
narangz
narangz #69
May 1, 2008 at 3:23 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

Congrats Ashwin :)
Great suggestion by Third Eye. Hats off to you :)
Arsenal_Gunners
May 1, 2008 at 3:26 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

No, I don't need it. I am happy that you have chosen my suggested domain.
Thats enough for me. :)
In that case Koolkid should get $5 :p
Faun
Faun #72
May 1, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

tell him to donate it to charity :D on behalf of u
drgrudge
drgrudge #73
May 1, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

I need some charity to support me. :p

J/K, let me know if you want to donate, I'll make the payment.
goobimama
goobimama #74
May 1, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

How about deepikapadukonehotbikini.com

You will surely get a couple of hits for that...
gary4gar
gary4gar #75
May 2, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

so what Platform will be your site built on?

like blog or static or forums?
praka123
praka123 #76
May 2, 2008 at 3:21 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

How about deepikapadukonehotbikini.com

You will surely get a couple of hits for that...
How about goobimamagotitfromranbirkapoorandyuvi.it :D 8) ???
Liverpool_fan
May 2, 2008 at 3:27 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

What about
iplchennai.com
superkingsblog.com
iMav
iMav #78
May 2, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

offer khattam ho gaya :D
drgrudge
drgrudge #79
May 2, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

I'm not so good in designing and so another contest for a banner job.

What I need:
1. A 625 X 100 px banner
2. It needs to have the name of the blog: "Chennai Super kings Naa Summa Vaa". The subtitle: "The Unofficial Fan Blog" may or may not be present.
3. The Super Kings Lion logo need to be present.
4. I wish to use Bradford Magazine Theme, so please make sure that the banner goes well with the theme.
5. See that the image doesn't take too many KBs.

Here's one Banner I made:

*farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2458484531_f8af377ace_o.jpg


Terms:
1. My decision is final.
2. I'll pay you upto $10/Rs 400 via PayPal or SBI - SBI bank transfer only, if I select/use your entry. $5 is assured but if you design a kick ass entry (+ favicon) and I'm impressed, I'll pay you $10/Rs 400.
3. I'll close the contest whenever I wish.
Faun
Faun #80
May 2, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

^^very nice :)
iMav
iMav #81
May 2, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

what does that phrase mean?
drgrudge
drgrudge #82
May 2, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

^^
Can't do literal translation, but it sort of means: Don't take Chennai Super Kings lightly
Pathik
Pathik #83
May 2, 2008 at 7:27 PM
Re: Suggest Chennai Super Kings Fan Site Domain Name and Win $5!

I wish to use Bradford Magazine Theme, so please make sure that the banner goes well with the theme.
That theme doesn't quite look good on a sports related site.
drgrudge
drgrudge #84
May 2, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

^^
Hmm... what do you suggest then? I open to suggestions and advice from you people...
iMav
iMav #85
May 2, 2008 at 7:58 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

hmmm ... what is a better to kill time than photoshop :)

grudgy sir:

(off course i can't ace goobi)

*img241.imageshack.us/img241/2949/44175652bc0.th.jpg
akshaykapoor_3
May 2, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

*img171.imageshack.us/img171/3965/bannernn9.jpg

:D :D :D I'm very poor in designing , just tried everything in photoshop !! :D :D :D
Krazzy Warrior
May 2, 2008 at 8:16 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

@akshaykapoor_3

Great work.

I am a good designer in GIMP but as I didnot want any money so i didnot want to give effort in that.
akshaykapoor_3
May 2, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

@@ Koolkid

Thanks :D
who wants money boii !!! :D..

That was just for fun... ws tryin my hands on photoshop..!! :)
Krazzy Warrior
May 2, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Ok I will be coming with a Great banner in a shot time
Faun
Faun #90
May 2, 2008 at 8:21 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

I am a good designer in GIMP but as I didnot want any money so i didnot want to give effort in that.
lol...:D
victor_rambo
May 2, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

I don't know if it is possible for you to select a different theme. May be you should try changing the color combinations.

Also you may have checked ur PMs by now.
drgrudge
drgrudge #92
May 2, 2008 at 9:54 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Good effort! Nice try and I'm not sure if I'll select your people entry.. but please try and you might win some pocket money.


iMav -
The name of the blog is a Tamil One. Why is that hindi like font (what's the font anyway)? I liked the grey background. Logo seems not be clear. But your banner goes well with the theme. Work it on as I feel it can be made better.


akshaykapoor_3 -
Logo is not clear. Font seems to be too fancy. That photo might be apt for some bollywood/gossip site, not for a cricket based one. The small squares also compliment it! Honest try but I think might not go well with the theme.


I see that you guys are trying to do with my banner job. Be creative. Other than the required things I mentioned, there's no stopping you. Feel free to run wild with your creativity. :D
victor_rambo
May 2, 2008 at 9:59 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

@iMav, see if u can do something about this:
1. The font use for the slogan is too decorative and unconvincing.
2. Dhoni and CSK logo should be on the same side, preferably on the right side.
Lucky_star
May 2, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

My Creation

*img186.imageshack.us/img186/7311/superkingseb1.jpg

Its Plain having the same touch of the Super Kings website.
victor_rambo
May 2, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

@Akshay,
The heading font should not slant. Slanting font is perceived as "seeking approval" whereas you will need as "strong expression" for this case. Try using bold, small caps.

Remove the black shadows beind the 'The unofficial fan club'.
gaurav_indian
May 2, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

animated chalega? :confused:
iMav
iMav #97
May 2, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Good effort! Nice try and I'm not sure if I'll select your people entry.. but please try and you might win some pocket money.


iMav -
The name of the blog is a Tamil One. Why is that hindi like font (what's the font anyway)? I liked the grey background. Logo seems not be clear. But your banner goes well with the theme. Work it on as I feel it can be made better.
Font: Samarkan

to be honest i agree that it is not the theme for a sports blog :oops: get some dhinchak yellow theme
drgrudge
drgrudge #98
May 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Ok ppl, with the CSK logo and MSD image, the other things are taken a back stage. MS Dhoni picture is not manditory. It's your call if you want to use it.. The phrase: "Unofficial Fan club" is also not mandatory. Check the first post for details.


Lucky_star -
Very nice attempt. Prolly the best so far... Seems too simple.

gaurav_indian -
Not sure what was the intension. :p No, animated is not desirable for headers.

iMav -
What theme do you have in mind? Check this out: *unofficialipl.com/ipl/

rohan_shenoy -
Thanks for the inputs.
iMav
iMav #99
May 2, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

i just feel that fan blogs should be vibrant and enthusiastic not professional and simplistic, it's a sports fan's blog
drgrudge
drgrudge #100
May 2, 2008 at 10:48 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Hmm....any recommendations? I'll look for some themes tomorrow morning.
akshaykapoor_3
May 2, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

akshaykapoor_3 -
Logo is not clear. Font seems to be too fancy. That photo might be apt for some bollywood/gossip site, not for a cricket based one. The small squares also compliment it! Honest try but I think might not go well with the theme.


I see that you guys are trying to do with my banner job. Be creative. Other than the required things I mentioned, there's no stopping you. Feel free to run wild with your creativity. :D

Yeh, the pic doesnt go well with the Cricket theme.. If free tmrw, will give anothr try :).. and as Rohan said, small and bold fonts would look nice !!

@Akshay,
The heading font should not slant. Slanting font is perceived as "seeking approval" whereas you will need as "strong expression" for this case. Try using bold, small caps.

Remove the black shadows beind the 'The unofficial fan club'.

Nice tip.. appreciated :)
blueshift
blueshift #102
May 3, 2008 at 9:24 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Photoshop contest...good.
Just saw this thread now and I hope its still open!

I will try design and post tommorow.
drgrudge
drgrudge #103
May 3, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

It is still open for 3-5 more days (maybe). Please give a try...

Check *cskfanclub.com/ Wrote the first article.
Lots of admin work to do..
iMav
iMav #104
May 4, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

here is another try but this time the size is bigger in height smaller in width (width can be increased)

*img225.imageshack.us/img225/4526/dhonibanner2yi3.png

and here is a bonus poster:

*img232.imageshack.us/img232/2619/cskpostermz0.jpg
hash!!
hash!! #105
May 4, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

yaay! free money...! lolz.. okay lame.. anyway, here's my entry... :)
they dont seem to have any high-res logos anywhere, so i had to make do with what i found... hope it looks okay..

*img391.imageshack.us/img391/6532/cskcopyqk2.th.jpg
iMav
iMav #106
May 4, 2008 at 1:06 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

^^ sexy man, i like it
hash!!
hash!! #107
May 4, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

@imav, glad you do... thanks mate.. :)
ah.. i just noticed your work... pretty neat... the poster looks damn funky dude..
drgrudge
drgrudge #108
May 4, 2008 at 7:50 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Thanks a lot for your time. Nice try boys.

iMav -
No man, it won't look good this way. How about the entire CSK team photo and the logo?

The Poster is good. Thanks. Gladiator?


hash!! -
A really nice try. I like the colours used in the BG. But the font is not good (not that I want some fancy font). Looks amateurish when we see for the first time.



Can anyone try some Grunge designs? Meanwhile, I'll confirm the theme I'll use so that we can design header based on that.
drgrudge
drgrudge #109
May 4, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

I'm planning to use Neoclassical Theme.

Now I don't see a need for header design. I just might just use images (with slight modification) with the theme.


P.S: Sick of these WP themes. Spend 2 hours looking for a nice theme. Chris Pearson's themes are the best. Rest sucks and too amateurish. Planned to buy Thesis Theme but I can't afford $90 on it.
iMav
iMav #110
May 4, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

ya it's gladiator.

PS: now that grudgy doesn't want it, any1 can use it as a forum siggy, lemme know if you need any text modification
akshaykapoor_3
May 4, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

@ imav

Those are beautiful dude... nice !! keep it up :)
hash!!
hash!! #112
May 4, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

Thanks a lot for your time. Nice try boys.

iMav -
No man, it won't look good this way. How about the entire CSK team photo and the logo?

The Poster is good. Thanks. Gladiator?


hash!! -
A really nice try. I like the colours used in the BG. But the font is not good (not that I want some fancy font). Looks amateurish when we see for the first time.



Can anyone try some Grunge designs? Meanwhile, I'll confirm the theme I'll use so that we can design header based on that.

hey thanks.. so do you want me to change the font? or should i just scrap the whole thing altogether??

edit: heh forget it, i didnt read your post.. :)
drgrudge
drgrudge #113
May 4, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Re: Design a Banner Image for my Blog and Win Upto $10/Rs 400!

^^
As said in my earlier post, I'm planning to use a theme which needs no header image. So I don't need any designs.

Thanks for your time, boys.
blueshift
blueshift #114
May 4, 2008 at 11:00 PM
oh...I was late. I had made these.*img219.imageshack.us/img219/3038/18390424kg8.jpg
*img219.imageshack.us/img219/6017/60870850vg4.jpg

btw that Neoclassical theme link is giving parse error.
drgrudge
drgrudge #115
May 4, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Nice try. As I said I'll be using the Neoclassical theme which needs no header. Just images is sufficient.

Thanks for your time.


If I buy the Thesis Theme, then I'll start another contest to design a banner.
confused
confused #116
May 5, 2008 at 1:04 AM
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Now I don't see a need for header design. I just might just use images (with slight modification) with the theme.
:shock::shock::shock:. effort made by half a dozen guys gone to waste.:rolleyes:

after seeing all the entries, i want to learn to use photoshop too.:D
drgrudge
drgrudge #117
May 5, 2008 at 9:00 AM
^^
My intension was not to 'waste' their time. Anyway see my terms and conditions. :p

I'll definitely start another contest when I buy a new theme.
narangz
narangz #118
May 6, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Nice ones by blueshift.

Manan made a nice Dhoni :D