Favorite Breeder Website

Which breeder's website is your favorite?

Pretty much every breeder has one. Some are good and some are bad.

I especially like the ones that keep it updated and the ones that actually show the availables.

Funny that you brought this topic up, I notice that a lot of breeders websites are very outdated. Not gonna bring up names, but even some people that go on Reptile Radio and promote their sites, are horendously out of date. Im talkin '03 here.

On the flip side of that card, there are some some very nice websites that are updated very oftem, with news, projects, even daily blogs!

I like Marcus Jayne's website, 8ball, and Ralph's.

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

Funny that you brought this topic up, I notice that a lot of breeders websites are very outdated. Not gonna bring up names, but even some people that go on Reptile Radio and promote their sites, are horendously out of date. Im talkin '03 here.

On the flip side of that card, there are some some very nice websites that are updated very oftem, with news, projects, even daily blogs!

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True that...some of the best ones are the ones that are simple and updated

I like www.8ballpythons.com

I like that it is linked to the forum, chat and the blogs!

Doesnt get any better then this...

http://www.ralphdavisreptiles.com/

What's the criteria? Cleanliness, navigation ease, how informative it is, how up to date it is, how nice the photo's are?

I like Markus Jayne's site the most.
http://ballpython.ca/

I also like the Exotics by Nature site.
http://www.exoticsbynature.com/index.html

RDR and NERD have great info but aren't the easiest to navigate at times.

www.roussisreptiles.com

I really like Ralph's site and love to browse, particularly the birthing records.

If you guys haven't taken the time to give my site a peek please do! I keep it very up to date! J. Kobylka Reptiles.com/News

Justin

Ralphs, Roussis Reptiles, and Markus Jayne's

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Originally Posted by monk90222

I like www.8ballpythons.com

I like that it is linked to the forum, chat and the blogs!

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I'm with you man. 8 Ball site is great. Ralph's? Ehh...Not so much...

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Originally Posted by jglass38

I'm with you man. 8 Ball site is great. Ralph's? Ehh...Not so much...

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Too each his own.. Nothing wrong with that! I like Ralphs for all of the great links to click on. The others are either Copies of Ralph or just not updated.. Ralphs forum is the best on the net. IMO

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Originally Posted by JASBALLS

Too each his own.. Nothing wrong with that! I like Ralphs for all of the great links to click on. The others are either Copies of Ralph or just not updated.. Ralphs forum is the best on the net. IMO

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Is Ralph still saying everyone copies him?

Anyway, definitely to each his own. I would have to disagree on the forum.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Is Ralph still saying everyone copies him?

Anyway, definitely to each his own. I would have to disagree on the forum.

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Dude, the forum rocks now that the Hineys left! Everyone and anyone can post now with out getting belittled! Well woodys still there but what does that mean? LMAO!

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Originally Posted by JASBALLS

Too each his own.. Nothing wrong with that! I like Ralphs for all of the great links to click on. The others are either Copies of Ralph or just not updated.. Ralphs forum is the best on the net. IMO

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Originally Posted by JASBALLS

Dude, the forum rocks now that the Hineys left! Everyone and anyone can post now with out getting belittled! Well woodys still there but what does that mean? LMAO!

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Now if he would just upgrade that site to software that doesn't suck... :) I hate not getting email notifications

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Now if he would just upgrade that site to software that doesn't suck... :) I hate not getting email notifications

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dont need them if your loyal and spend a little time there once in a while

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Originally Posted by NickMyers03

dont need them if your loyal and spend a little time there once in a while

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Don't need a quality forum software that is easy to use and sends email notifications? No sure what this has to do with loyalty. What is loyalty to Ralph anyway?

I like www.8ballpythons.com
nerds new site
markus haynes site is pretty nice, ad helpful.
I like your site jamie, very high tech and flashy...lol.

Ralphs site is hard to navigate and cluttered, and the front page needs work.

I like vpis site aswell.

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Originally Posted by stangs13

I like www.8ballpythons.com
nerds new site
markus haynes site is pretty nice, ad helpful.
I like your site jamie, very high tech and flashy...lol.

Ralphs site is hard to navigate and cluttered, and the front page needs work.

I like vpis site aswell.

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ralphs site is probably the most informative and the forum software aint that bad you just have to learn to use it properly...i like that you can say pretty much what you want on there too the only real rule is advertising other breeders/forums which is fair enough.....

vpi however i do find awquard to navigate and find info with.

8ball, peter kahl, steve rousis, nerd and mark mandic's sites are good too....

Justin Kobylka's site is looking great and if he keeps going how he is then it could be a great wealth of info for everyone....

RDR: Very informative (almost too much if thats possible) and love the clutch by clutch

EBN: Best pics, hands down

8ball: Great site, wish it was updated and had more pics

VPI, TSK : very informative and great pics

Graziani:Wish it had more facility pics and not so many available morphs on the side when 90% are unavailable

I like Tim and Monica's website. Easy to navigate, straight forward, to the point.
www.baileyreptiles.com/

The birthing records on RDR are nice but they would be better as background info as opposed to the main way to browse his collection.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

I'm with you man. 8 Ball site is great. Ralph's? Ehh...Not so much...

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I agree. I like all the extra resources, but navigating the availability list is a nightmare.

JonV

What do you guys/gals think are the important parts of a website? My thoughts:

Important:
1) Kept updated with availability, prices, and pictures
2) Shows something about the owner/husbandry practices
3) Easy to navigate

Less Important:
1) Flashy stuff/animations
2) User accounts/forums (bp.net is all I need! :gj:)

Anyone have any thoughts on what constitutes a good website?

JonV

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Originally Posted by JASBALLS

Doesnt get any better then this...

http://www.ralphdavisreptiles.com/

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Have to agree with this one. I wasn't very thrilled with the forums, but I may have to look at them again and see if things have changed.

Heather's

Style wise I like NERDS new site (when is it going to be live!) and for information RDR hands down.

i like rdr's clutch page...the forums? too much fighting! lol.. but entertaining nonetheless.

nerd's and ebn for their pics..

vpi for the bragging post..

markus jayne and tsk's are very informative..

justin k and heather's i usually check their blogs..

bailey's and clay davenport's for their dyi page...really helpful..

i like all of them!!:D:D:D:D:D

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Originally Posted by nevohraalnavnoj

Anyone have any thoughts on what constitutes a good website?

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My nods are for 8ball and Mark Mandic for the sections regarding timelines and breeding.

Those are not easy to compile and IMHO shows a level of consideration for other hobbyists that you do not always see.

I like sites that are current, easy to navigate, and are organized. I like clean... clean... clean... clean.

No dancing bologna. No animated fonts, etc. Searching for a page that is buried gets trying regardless of what kind of site it is. I think that the breeders that have clean sites know this. Especially for info pages, as those are the pages that are passed on and linked to for newer keepers to learn from.

It benefits them (the breeders), and it benefits others (new hobbyist and potential customers). It is cyclical.

Bruce

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Originally Posted by munding

clay davenport's for their dyi page...really helpful

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I knew I missed one that I wanted to note. I think that is a great page.

Bruce

oh and adam's too..maybe just needs some updating. but i read that hes moving or something..