WindowBlinds Software Information

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I always get these comments or similar, especially on WindowBlinds skins; "How do i apply/use this skin ?"

-Could there be a small update to the site homepage making it Very clear that you need special software to use our skins.

I get these questions unfallably on every Blind I upload, so I must draw the conclusion it´s very unclear to a lot of people that you need f.i. WindowBlinds Software to apply it.

 

-I want to make it clear that I am NOT complaining, just trying to make it easier for downloaders  :sun:

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have had the same questions but don't pay them any attention or I send a PM.

Suggestion. At the top left of every WindowBlind page view there is a link for the windowblinds page. Maybe the link text for this should have a bit larger text and instead of just saying windowblinds it should say windowblinds required. Or windowblinds required-home page.

I believe a lot of people do searches find the WB's and that is all they see at that moment. Hence they just download the WB, and try to install it.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

People aren't reading what is already there, so another piece of text won't make a difference.

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Island, reply 3

People aren't reading what is already there, so another piece of text won't make a difference.
Sadly true  :\

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

People are still living in the XP age when the OS would apply the themes for you?  (msstyles)    :typo:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thats funny, i never asked how to use them, however i was told that my skin would include a virus  :rofl:
The only thing you could do, is to include a windowblinds logo and a "Bold Font" that is bigger than the skin name as preview (2) that states that the skin is made for Windowblinds and to use it they should visit stardock.com and download or buy it.
Something like you did on DarkTrek but you will miss the second skin prev. That way they cant miss it or make a 3rd prev underneath the second.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Simply add this to your skin's description:

 

This skin is applied with WindowBlinds which is available here.   LINK

 

 

Or something similar.   :thumbsup:

 

If you have noticed, I have a "form" description for all my skins, since most of the info doesn't change. Adding the above to it can't hurt. 

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 7
Simply add this to your skin's description:

 

This skin is applied with WindowBlinds which is available here.   LINK

Quoting Island, reply 3

People aren't reading what is already there, so another piece of text won't make a difference.
hmmm ;)

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think ID meant the info on the software page isn't being read.  ;)

I like to think skin descriptions are read. Maybe I'm fooling myself.   o_O

 

But, since I added links to my tuts on using my themes to my skin descriptions, I haven't been asked how to use them.   ;)

 

I used to get asked a lot.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here's one...When uploading skins put them in a folder and include a Read Me First.txt or Important Read Me.txt. Let it read "You will need xx software to install/run this skin.

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Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 10

Here's one...When uploading skins put them in a folder and include a Read Me First.txt or Important Read Me.txt. Let it read "You will need xx software to install/run this skin.

:thumbsup:

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 10

Here's one...When uploading skins put them in a folder and include a Read Me First.txt or Important Read Me.txt. Let it read "You will need xx software to install/run this skin.
Now that´s Brilliant !  5* :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A losing battle,lack of attention to what is in front of you, can not be replaced with info that is concealed in a folder.

How about a big hand that slaps you in the face for not reading instead. Pain gets attention quick.

 

Still good thinking though Uvah.

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 10

Here's one...When uploading skins put them in a folder and include a Read Me First.txt or Important Read Me.txt. Let it read "You will need xx software to install/run this skin.

Voted Best Answer by the Redneck Commitey for Uzer Informashin!

 

 

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 13

How about a big hand that slaps you in the face for not reading instead. Pain gets attention quick.
Even more brilliant !!  5* 5* :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 13
Still good thinking though

I thought so.

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Uvah, reply 16



I thought so.

 

Careful, two thoughts in one day!could get hurt, .

 

You set yourself for that one Uvah, guess I got one comin.

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Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting doortech1, reply 17
guess I got one comin.

Perhaps but we'll let it ride.

Been thinking about how to get a person's attention and I came up with this...

                                               Thank you for choosing Stardock Software.txt

Inside......This skin requires, for example, WindowBlinds in order to run. Download the 30 free trial. Double click on the installer and when prompted reboot your computer/laptop. An icon will appear on your desktop. Double click on the icon to open the configuration window. There are several skins to choose from. You can apply the skin by clicking on Apply Style or double click on the skin's image......

Then you can explain the advantages of Object Desktop as a whole versus the individual programs that are included. Plus all that comes with being a subscriber like unlimited downloads and such.

Just a thought.

See DT...another thought. I must be on a roll. LOL

 

Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Another idea is to make the file .html.  Then you can have a more "rich" page with images and text.

Just an idea. :)

 

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A sort of how to....

How do you make a html?