Would Like Some Input On A Post
I had recently mentioned that I was trying to finish up a post that had 2000+ word content. I finally figured out my problem and how to add to this form to my post. It was a bit bizarre what I had to do to get it done. I was only trying to link a Microsoft Word form that I had created and then put it on my site. I had to get a Microsoft conversion download...which was all good, except the prompt to change it over and link to it wasn't working or showing up.
So I decided to create an email...to myself...then I attached the file in the email, then I downloaded it and then the prompts that I was looking for came up to convert a file to a different format so that I could add it to the media library and then link to my website.....what a weird thing I had to go through.
Anyways, I wanted to see what everyone's opinion or thoughts were with my post and the form. I asked my sister, she said it was good but she would never use it because she's not that analytical....well I can be too analytical sometimes, so I thought I would just get some feed back from my Waer buddies and see what you thought about this.
Here is the post:
http://brightoncomputerandretailstore.com/computer-comparison-made-simple/
This link for the form is on the page twice, can't miss it.
Feel free to leave comments or give it a star rating if you have a minute or two.
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Kim, I am not computer literate enough to know what you are talking about most of the time. I did print out the two pages and can suggest this: The font could be smaller and still easy to read and I suppose the squares could be smaller, depending on how much info may need to go in them. They certainly could not be reduced to one page though so I suppose there would be disadvantages to that and no advantages. Don't know if this helps any?
Harold
OK, here are my honest thoughts. First thing I didn't like is the link didn't open in a new tab. Second thing was I would prefer something on one page. I realize all of the sections are important points but possibly you could make them a little smaller and maybe smaller font. It is a printable form so I wouldn't need the type to be quite so big.
Maybe make the logo smaller and change the margins to give more room?
I would probably use a form like this. I am not as knowledgeable on the innerds as I am with the programs. I would fill the form out and take it to my computer nerd brother. lol
Left a comment. The post was great though. I will be looking back at it when I get ready to replace my laptop.
Hi Angela, I understand completely....I was actually wondering about how it printed out, if it actually comes out that large. My printer is down right now and I couldn't test drive it. I know sometimes these files will print smaller than they appear on the screen.
You have no idea what I went through for days on end just to even get it to be a link, so I don't want to fiddle with it too much.
You wouldn't want to test drive a print job for me??? If not, that's cool.
Thanks for the comment as well. :))
I don't have a printer but I may be able to go down to my mom's tomorrow and try. (it's just downstairs) I'll check with you before I do to make sure you haven't got anyone to test it by then. Have you looked at it in print preview? Just wondered if it would be close.
I definitely understand about not wanting to do anything else after messing with something forever lol.
Kim, I am just throwing this out there.
On a printable form the font should be
Arial 12 or equivelent. That is what I use.
It looks much smaller in the print preview, this file has some funky things going on with it, so I am not sure I can get it to open in a new tab, but I don't give up...I will put some thought into it. Is your reasoning so that you can compare the sheetz with the page of recommendations? I had thought about this as well.
Thank you for your input, If someone else is willing to do this I will let you know. Thank you Angela. :))
I looked at the print preview, and it is not the size that comes up when the form is displayed....used this conversion on it, so I am hoping it prints okay....my printer is down right now and I couldn't test drive it to be sure. Thanks for your input. :))
If it's in your media library, do you not have an option to to check the box to open in new window like when you add an image? It's been a while since I did my eBook so I can't remember.
No it doesn't have that option. I do know that when I view the form that I have options to fit to page, download....etc...does yours do that?
yes, I downloaded the form and then opened it from the download file on my laptop. It opened as a pdf and it still looks kind of big. I really think it will be that big when I print it. We'll figure it out. I know you all ready have been dealing with it for a bit so maybe you just need to set it aside for a minute so it doesn't drive you crazy lol
Lol, I really wanted it to be a download in a way that you could fill out the form on the computer, but I was having issues as it was...I have two different Microsoft word and works and they were giving me problems...I actually like the larger format myself, as long as it comes out on the page okay...I so dislike trying to write in those itty bitty boxes, that was why I did it that way....:))
I understand! :) maybe put a question up to see if there is a program that will allow you to do that. I'm sure one of these brainiacs will know.
And I mean that in an affectionate way lol ;)
I know, I should be the one that knows....I know other programs that help resolve other issues...like how to replace your iPod songs into the iTunes library that didn't come from iTunes....arrr...pirate that I am...Lol....
lol, I am a pirate too. I have about 500 movies on my external hard drive. shhh...I won't tell if you don't lol.
BUT Kim, as someone who is knowledgeable about tech, you above anyone else should know, that nobody knows everything. There is always a new shiny thing out ;) or even some things that we just maybe overlooked when we first saw it.
I have found 'new' old programs plenty of times.
Lol, that is too funny. I know what you mean. I just had Loes give me a link to see if my page is Mobile friendly...test drove it and I got the green light....all is good!! Its like anything, its the preference of the user, the viewer...etc...just can't please everyone...
Hope you are enjoying your weekend!! :))
I like it very much. I personally do not think it is too analytical but that is me since I am a chemist. I left you a comment online.
Well that would make sense....lol. I love science and math, so it works well for me...I like to be more organized and prepared than I was in my younger years. Thank you for the comment!!
Very thorough selection guide. You certainly covered the important considerations. Was the TechVibz matrix pdf file the form you're referring to? It opened just fine for me with Forefox.
The only suggestion that I might make would be to more clearly separate the Chromebook, Tablet, and Convertibles/Detachables sections of the article. They seem a bit "run together" to me. (Adding a small graphic of each one at the first paragraph of those sections would easily do that.)
Very nice suggestion, I will do that.
The TechVibz file works fine now, once I figured it out that is...the media library wouldn't add it while being a wps. file. I had to figure out how to convert it, but all the selections I was looking for to convert the file were not coming up till I did the crazy email download. Anyways, I appreciate your comment.
I really enjoyed the article.....you are always very thorough and everything just comes together and flows; I personally like your form because I never trust online premade comparison charts....products are pre-selected 'for' you.....easily saved and I can compare what I choose to how I choose to....
Hey Kim,
I left you five stars and left a comment about the product sheets on your site. As you'll read, I think it's a good idea. To your sister's point, a knowledgeable sales person would be able to help people fill out the appropriate boxes. Plus it will give them something to do :)
Best Regards,
Jim
Yeah, I was afraid of the knowledgeable sales staff....I would want that to be me, since I do have laptops and tablets on my site...Lol
Of course I already gave my sister her recommendation, hope I can keep others in house. :))
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I like the form and would use it. I also like your explanations of all the categories. What would be REALLY cool (glad you're not close enough to throw something at me) is a form that I could fill out online. As I said, I would use it though as is and give it to my SIL to fulfill my wishes. :-)
Yes, I would agree, any recommendations for a download form program...:)) I was originally trying for that but I wasn't able to come up with anything just yet...so I went with this for now.
I don't but I bet one of the "experts" out there knows of one.
I will figure out something, some like the way it is...so, I will see if I can make an option to add to it. Thank you Debbi. :))
The written option is nice for writing down the data while reading your explanations though. I wouldn't worry about it right now.
I thought so, plus I wanted to make sure there was room to write and see the darn thing...Lol...were not getting any younger...I suppose it depends on who you are of course. :))