Unless you're new to FatWallet, you've likely noticed a rather significant change in what you see as you navigate the site.
If you haven't already seen it, please take a moment to check out the quick tour of some of the functionality here:
Announcement - Custom Navigation, Topic Tracking, Custom Views, Deal Categories
Please take a moment to review the following FAQ for answers to your questions, if the question isn't answered below, please post a response to this topic so that we can get an answer for you!
Why is FatWallet doing this?
There is a dizzying amount of content posted on FatWallet, and finding it can be a challenge. Every day that goes by, this becomes a more and more complex problem. We set out to make the information easier to find and filter.
Where do I start the petition to keep things the old way?
No need to do that - simply do the following:
1) click on "My Account" below your username in the upper navigation
2) click on "Preferences" under "Settings and Preferences"
3) click on the circle to the left of "Classic" next to "Forums Version"
4) click on "Save Changes"
5) There is no step 5. (You will now see the same old uncategorized forum content that you've grown to love)
OK, I'll give this new stuff a shot... what is new?
Thought you'd never ask - here are a few of the highlights:
1) Categories - Each Hot Deal topic is assigned to its appropriate product category, store & manufacturer. You are only a click away from seeing other similar topics.
2) closable promotion banner - We know that you visit the site a lot - There is no reason to take up the screen real estate for something you have already checked out. click the (x) to the right of the banner to close it. (This closing is set in a cookie on your computer, so if you clear your cookies, the banner will show up again)
3) More compact navigation - Monitors are expensive - we're about saving you some money - Think about the pixels that have been saved!
4) Customized Navigation - You can now put your favorite forum categories just a click away!
5) Topic Tracking - Topics you've read have a gray background, topics you haven't have a white background. On the far right column of topics you've read, there is a quick link to the "unread" messages for that topic. We're keeping track for you!
6) Custom Views - All those really cool categories make for some neat functionality - like to look for DVD deals at local stores? build that view and save it - it'll be just one click away!
What is with the blinding white color background?
About half of the people we checked with like the white background, and half wanted it "toned down" -
If you're in the "tone it down" category, do the following:
1) click on "My Account" below your username in the upper navigation
2) click on "Preferences" under "Settings and Preferences"
3) click on the circle to the left of "Alternating" next to "Topic Row Color"
4) click on "Save Changes"
5) There is no step 5. (You will now see the an alternating gray/white background color when you view topics)
There are a lot of other user interface bits that I'm sure will come quite naturally, but if you have questions, comments, kudos, please let us know here in this topic. The entire FatWallet staff is standing by to help out! (and there might even be a few goodies for helpful comments!)
FAQ to be continued as questions become frequently asked!
The categories display on the left takes up too much real estate. Can that be turned off?
We like the idea of being able to close the left navigation as well. It is certainly on the "to do" list.
We designed the site for 1024 pixels in width, so the few percent with 800x600 displays, can I help you find a deal on a new computer and monitor?
Added 2/15/08 @ 4:43pm
Many of the performance issues have been taken care of, but we continue to make improvements. We've collected the requests, complaints, suggestions and are working on prioritizing. I would expect that we will see a number of changes over the next week.
