new official website......coming soon (UPDATE)

[RoslinInstHibby]

will this be the one that we got a look at early last week?????

http://www.hibs.co.uk/

[Gatecrasher]

On the fixture list I got on the first game it says check out our new official site but there isn't one:confused:

[(((Fergus)))]

will this be the one that we got a look at early last week?????

http://www.hibs.co.uk/

Hopefully got nothing to do with premiumtv

[Cropley10]

Hopefully got nothing to do with premiumtv

Completely agree!:agree:

[hibs1875aye]

Hopefully got nothing to do with premiumtv

I am sure I read on here thats exactly what it's gonna be i.e. another premiumtv clone :confused:

[TheEastTerrace]

I did a Google search on 'Hibernian' last week and there was a 'hibernian.premiumtv.co.uk' URL result that came up on maybe the fourth or fifth page of organic Google search results. I clicked the link but went to a 404 error so whatever it was, the link had been broken. I wouldn't stake my house on it, but unless it was a development server project by someone at Premium TV, i.e. they could have used it in a pitch to the club for the undertaking of the Hibs website, I can't think of any other reason why this URL would have come up unless Hibs were intending to use it.

[Jonnyboy]

Hopefully got nothing to do with premiumtv


Completely agree!:agree:

Depends how it's administered perhaps?

[TheEastTerrace]

Depends how it's administered perhaps?

Exactly. Premium TV most likely provide all the content templates and support for the design features, but Hibs are ultimately responsible for the content population and management of the website internally. Premium TV could turn out to be a decent move for Hibs if it is actively maintained and managed.

[Jonnyboy]

Exactly. Premium TV most likely provide all the content templates and support for the design features, but Hibs are ultimately responsible for the content population and management of the website internally.

:agree:

Given that the consensus seems to be that the current site is not user friendly enough (not a view I share incidentally) the new set up should suit many and especially if the content is of the standard shown this season

[TheEastTerrace]

:agree:

Given that the consensus seems to be that the current site is not user friendly enough (not a view I share incidentally) the new set up should suit many and especially if the content is of the standard shown this season

Indeed, the content has been much better of late. I actually think that if the club are prepared to invest wisely in a good web provider and have people within the organisation actively updating content and managing the website, there isn't the need for using the likes of Premium TV. I quite like the new Man City website here

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/

Chelsea also won an industry award for their site.

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/Home/0,,10268,00.html

In saying that, these teams obviously have more money to throw at it than what Petrie ever would :greengrin

[Jonnyboy]

Indeed, the content has been much better of late. I actually think that if the club are prepared to invest wisely in a good web provider and have people within the organisation actively updating content and managing the website, there isn't the need for using the likes of Premium TV. I quite like the new Man City website here

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/

Chelsea also won an industry award for their site.

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/Home/0,,10268,00.html

In saying that, these teams obviously have more money to throw at it than what Petrie ever would :greengrin

Is it true that Man City bought Chelsea's and changed the colours?

:greengrin

[Mikey]

The site we had access to a week or so ago had the same layout as this.........

http://www.leedsunited.com/page/Home

[.SeventyFive]

Indeed, the content has been much better of late. I actually think that if the club are prepared to invest wisely in a good web provider and have people within the organisation actively updating content and managing the website, there isn't the need for using the likes of Premium TV. I quite like the new Man City website here

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/

Chelsea also won an industry award for their site.

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/Home/0,,10268,00.html

In saying that, these teams obviously have more money to throw at it than what Petrie ever would :greengrin

It was reported that Man City's site cost them around the 2million mark! I know roughly what the Hibs budget was for our site and it wasn't quite 2 million bucks ...

It really is all to do with the design of it though. The Premium TV templates are pretty practical when it comes to highly content-driven websites, and if you manage to maintain a clean design you will end up with something in the same guise at what Chelsea have to offer - lots happening but still easy on the eyes.

[AllyF]

The site we had access to a week or so ago had the same layout as this.........

http://www.leedsunited.com/page/Home

IMO, from some of the things Hibs have done in the past (catalogues, leaflets, brochures, billboards etc) I think we could produce a much classier-looking website than that. In John Nicol we clearly have a superb graphic designer as he has produced material of a very high standard in the past.

[Jonnyboy]

IMO, from some of the things Hibs have done in the past (catalogues, leaflets, brochures, billboards etc) I think we could produce a website much classier looking than that. In John Nicol we clearly have a superb graphic designer as he has produced material of a very high standard in the past.

:agree:

[TheEastTerrace]

It was reported that Man City's site cost them around the 2million mark! I know roughly what the Hibs budget was for our site and it wasn't quite 2 million bucks ...

It really is all to do with the design of it though. The Premium TV templates are pretty practical when it comes to highly content-driven websites, and if you manage to maintain a clean design you will end up with something in the same guise at what Chelsea have to offer - lots happening but still easy on the eyes.

The design is important, there is no doubt. But what will separate the good from the average club website is a real dedication to creating customer-focussed content and features. Ultimately, we are the end users of the website and so having a pretty looking website isn't going to be as effective as if we have a website that is easy to use, clearly meets and exceeds our information requirements, whilst also making our online purchases secure, quick and seemless.

[Martin]

:agree:

Given that the consensus seems to be that the current site is not user friendly enough (not a view I share incidentally) the new set up should suit many and especially if the content is of the standard shown this season

Very true John - but I'm sure that when it is launched that some people will still think that it is rubbish :wink: Hibs fans - We are a fickle bunch

[(((Fergus)))]

Indeed, the content has been much better of late. I actually think that if the club are prepared to invest wisely in a good web provider and have people within the organisation actively updating content and managing the website, there isn't the need for using the likes of Premium TV. I quite like the new Man City website here

http://www.mcfc.co.uk/

Chelsea also won an industry award for their site.

http://www.chelseafc.com/page/Home/0,,10268,00.html

In saying that, these teams obviously have more money to throw at it than what Petrie ever would :greengrin

The Man City one is good. Clean(-ish) design, distinctive. I hope Hibs also have something that is unique to the club.

The Chelsea and Leeds sites are hyperactive and full of clutter. The Leeds one in particular has the look of a car-boot sale.

[BEEJ]

The Man City one is good. Clean(-ish) design, distinctive. I hope Hibs also have something that is unique to the club.

The Chelsea and Leeds sites are hyperactive and full of clutter. The Leeds one in particular has the look of a car-boot sale.
:agree: Not keen on the LUFC one at all.

[hibsfan]

surely the top result here confirms everyone's worst fears....

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=hibs+premium+tv&meta=

[Newhaven]

New-look Official Website

The countdown is on until the launch of Hibernian’s new-look website. Supporters can stay in touch with all the latest news from Easter Road Stadium and the Training Centre on the revamped website and tune in for exclusive interviews and features on the Club’s new official TV channel, Hibernian TV.

Developed in partnership with a world leader in sports digital media, the new vibrant website aims to provide cutting edge communications direct to supporters.

With daily updates on club business on and off the park and exclusive video interviews, supporters need only visit Hibernianfc.co.uk for all the official news, as it happens, 365 days a year.

New website highlights include:

* A completely new design making the site quicker and easier to navigate

* Rotating latest news carousel revealing the top 4 latest news articles

* Latest News ticker detailing all the top news stories as they break

* All new and improved Hibernian TV featuring exclusive content

* A new “Matchday Live” service offers an innovative matchday experience, with live text commentary and match stats, live scores across the SPL and a live updated League Table.

* Mobile zone, offering the latest Hibernian wallpapers, animations, custom shirts, games and ringtones direct to your mobile.

* Mobile Internet service allowing fans to follow the news wherever they are, via their mobile

Plus much more…

[PaulSmith]

surely the top result here confirms everyone's worst fears....

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=hibs+premium+tv&meta=

Hardly seems fair to criticise the site before you've even saw it?

[Beefster]

surely the top result here confirms everyone's worst fears....

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=hibs+premium+tv&meta=

I don't care who provides the templates as long as the functionality and content improve.

There seems a lot of folk over-reacting about something that they haven't actually seen yet.

[matty_f]

Hardly seems fair to criticise the site before you've even saw it?

Since when has that stopped folk!:wink:

[Dashing Bob S]

Since when has that stopped folk!:wink:

Not Hibs website class.

[Hibs90]

The screenshot on the front page gives me the impression its like the Leeds one, although if it is its a big improvement on whats there.

[Golden Bear]

I don't care who provides the templates as long as the functionality and content improve.

There seems a lot of folk over-reacting about something that they haven't actually seen yet.

:agree:


Shades of a player we recently signed from Falkirk!

[Danderhall Hibs]

:agree:


Shades of a player we recently signed from Falkirk!

You talking about the new Pat Stanton? :greengrin

[Golden Bear]

You talking about the new Pat Stanton? :greengrin


Naw - the Brian Hamilton lookalike (apparently!)


:greengrin

[.SeventyFive]

Going by the couple of screenshots it does look pretty neat and tidy. There is something a bit 'rough' about the Leeds site but looking at those (albeit very limited) shots, it's looking nice.

[HibbyKeith]

Im in agreement with the man city site, looks clean and navigation is simple and effective. I think that hibs need something similar, hopefully the server side of things for the new site will be a bit faster, i'd often find myself having a shower and dinner before i've recieved enough content to watch a hibs.tv video file without it stopping and starting every ten seconds. all in all though its another step for hibernian football club in the right direction and long may that continue. by god do our supporters deserve it.


GG

[Jamie]

Hope they don't have splash pages all the time :grr::grr:

[ScottB]

Problem is that the best web sites are usually fairly simple, uncluttered with its content nicely organised.

Football sites on the other hand are overloaded with content, even the award winning Chelsea one is a bit busy for my tastes.


The quality of Hibs design output has been very good in recent times I must say (and I actually am a graphic designer, so I know a bit about what I'm talking about :wink:) so I'm sure the new site will stick with the house style that's been laid down across the more recent communications from the club.

Consistency of style is where its at for me anyway.


It looks to me that on the splash page the image above 'up-to-the-minute-news' looks like it could be the new site.

[sparkiehibs]

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=hibernian+fc+premium+tv&btnG=Search&meta=

there is a hibernian premium and a hibs premium page here