News and Updates
Brand New TomWelling.org!
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 11:22AM - James - Tom Welling - 30 Comments
Since you're reading this, I'm assuming that you noticed the brand new design of TomWelling.org. It's very different, I don't expect everyone to like it, and I'm sure it will take some getting used to even for those of you who do like it. Still, this is what we're all stuck with now! Everyone that I gave an advance preview to gave this layout a thumbs-up, so hopefully it won't fare too badly in the opinion polls.
This design takes into account a number of the suggestions that were made a few months ago, including using a newer, more colourful image in the top banner, providing a navigation bar for each section of the site, and making it easier to leave comments and messages.
With any redesign there's a possibility of broken links and other bugs, so if you notice something that you think isn't working properly, please let me know!
Edit: Unfortunately Fan Forum is down right now, so the link to the message board isn't working. It should only be a temporary problem.
Comments
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 2:01PM GMT - Marie
I love the new site, it's awesome!
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 3:49PM GMT - Teri - E-Mail
James, I love the new look! It caught me off guard at first (so much brighter!) and yeah, it will take some getting used to but I like it. A big change but one for the better, I'm thinking.
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 4:55PM GMT - JayPat
Congratulations on the new design. The former "black site" certainly was unique, but the new one is easier to look at for a longer time without getting dizzy. (The only thing that now makes us dizzy is Tom´s face!)
However, I am a little undecided whether it is wise to use a picture like that in the banner pic. In any case, keep up your good work, which is very much appreciated!
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 5:47PM GMT - Bex
This scared me when I opened the page! I thought I put in the wrong URL. 
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 6:34PM GMT - Veronique
I just wanted to say that I love the new layout. Good job!
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 7:02PM GMT - Andrea
Wow, I'm impressed! I love the new design.
At first I was a bit confused when a white site loaded instead of a black one. Then I remembered that you had told us you were going to change the design.
You've done a fantastic job and I really like it.
Sat April 8th 2006 @ 10:02PM GMT - Sarah - E-Mail
I just wanted to let you know that the new layout looks GREAT!!! Keep up the awesome work.
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 12:52AM GMT - Ace
Whoa! Complete change of colours. Interesting.
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 1:16AM GMT - Cris - E-Mail - URL
The new layout is gorgeous!
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 1:57AM GMT - Jenna
James, the site looks awesome! Awesome with a capital A. The new colour definitely gives it a fresher look. Nice work!
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 2:47AM GMT - Keren - E-Mail
I love the new design, James! You get two thumbs up (I'd give more if I had more! lol) ... plus I'm gushing over the awesome pic of Tom at the top. You're the best, James!!
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 6:20AM GMT - Jade - E-Mail
I think the new layout is great; it'll take some time to get used to, but it's excellent!
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 6:42AM GMT - Ceg
I was hoping that when I signed on, I would get to see the new site. It looks great James - thanks for all your hard work!
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 11:24AM GMT - Frances
Nice layout, James. I like the choice of photograph. 
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 11:44AM GMT - Nikkiejo
The new layout is beautiful! It's bright ... really bright compared to the old one.
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 1:11PM GMT - Boogie - E-Mail
Great job James! I like the new layout and the navigation bar does make it easier to get around.
I don't know if I would have used the picture that you have on the banner, though, as I don't think it's the most flattering picture of Tom.
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 3:13PM GMT - Chrissy
I love the new look! It's so much crisper in white.
And thanks for the heads up about the message board - I was sad when I couldn't access it over the past couple of days.
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 4:32PM GMT - James - E-Mail - URL
I see my choice of banner image is a little controversial again. On the last design I was told that Tom looked a bit like Frankenstein's Monster, and on one before that I was told that he looked "gay" ... On the latter, I replied that Tom almost certainly wouldn't care what he looked like. On the former, I replied that we should bring on the lightning bolts!
I've always preferred images of Tom that have a bit more character; I know they're not always the "best" pictures, and they're not always the most flattering, but I think they work pretty well. Besides, it's definitely in keeping with my tendency to be a little abstract. 
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 5:24PM GMT - Kylea
I love the new look! It kind of surprised me when it first loaded, and It's definitely going to take some getting used to, but I like it a lot. As for the banner image, I like it a lot better than if you were to put a "posed" image; candid pictures are always better in my opinion, so I like it. 
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 5:26PM GMT - Arista
Oooh. Shiny! Nice work, James.
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 6:22PM GMT - JP - E-Mail
This is awesome, James! I love the picture and I love the bright clean look.
Sun April 9th 2006 @ 6:44PM GMT - Aura - E-Mail
I love, love, LOVE the new look! Very bright, very happy, very nice. Great job.
Mon April 10th 2006 @ 1:31AM GMT - Rene
I love the banner image, it's Tom at his most candid and joyful. We already know Tom is beautiful, so it's nice to see a picture that shows honest and hysterical laughter. I can't look at that picture without smiling. 
Nice job, James.
Mon April 10th 2006 @ 1:32AM GMT - Natalie - E-Mail
The new look is great! I love the new picture of Tom - he looks like he was having a fun time.
Mon April 10th 2006 @ 8:17PM GMT - Sparkle18 - E-Mail
James, the new design looks great. I love the brightness and I've always been a fan of the picture of Tom that you chose for the banner. Thanks for all your hard work!
Tue April 11th 2006 @ 7:47AM GMT - Szilvia - E-Mail
What a great update to the site! I like the white background, and I just love your banner pic of Tom! I remember when you first posted it on your site - that one's not easy to forget. Thank you, and keep up your awesome work, James!
Wed April 12th 2006 @ 8:18AM GMT - Tennille - E-Mail
Hey James, I love the new look! I think the picture you used is great. Hopefully the forum will be back online soon - there were a few problems with an upgrade, but they are being sorted out.
Wed April 12th 2006 @ 4:36PM GMT - Nicole
James, the new layout looks great! I haven't checked the site in a while so I was quite surprised to see how bright everything is. Good job!
Thu April 13th 2006 @ 6:11AM GMT - Arelis - E-Mail - URL
I like it a lot, very clean.
Wed April 26th 2006 @ 10:47PM GMT - Gulay-Leyla - E-Mail
Happy Birthday Tom! I wish you a long life and lots of happiness.