New Portals
There is a link under the portal title where you can RSS subscribe to only the figure articles too.
Scrolling to the bottom of the Figure portal, you will see product rankings for Good Smile Company, Max Factory, All figures and a figure release schedule for the current month too.
Users will be able to get to the new portals from the header as shown below.
The Japan portal will soon feature maps and easy to find categories such as Places to visit, Food, Customs and Culture etc.
Folks who are only here for the Japan stuff may want to bookmark the Japan portal instead and subscribe to the Japan only feed.
I frequently get complaints from users about figures and non Japan related articles popping up in the feed/browser when they visit the site - now they have no excuse to complain ^^;
I also get complaints from users about some of the ecchi content meaning that they cant refer this site to their friends - well now they can by using http://www.dannychoo.com/japan/eng/ - only Japan articles in the center column and Japan categorized member news in the left column.
I'm guessing that most of you are either here for figures, Japan or both - which are you?
Another thing that the portals allow me to do is to make sure folks coming from a Japan related site like JapanProbe (for example) lands on the Japan portal instead of the default index page - I do this by checking the referrer and setting a rule in a settings file. Likewise, referrals from some figure sites will land on the Figure portal. This means that a niche user will be greeted with a page full of their niche subject and the conversion rate to get that new user to stay increases. I obviously only do this for links to the top page only and not for links to direct articles or posts.
I have added the Anime category to the header - Search is now under "More" but I will stick a search box in the subnav soon.
The default view of the release schedule displays releases for the current month but you can look through all months.
The plan is to make the store so that you can embed your associate tag in all products and also add your own header/footer enabling you to monetize.
The first image in this post is just to make it a bit more interesting - feel free to caption ^^;
If you are interested in reading about life in Japan, seeing photos taken daily around Tokyo, like Japanese subculture (anime, manga, figures, Dollfies) then you may want to start delving into the Japan or Figure categories for a start or have a gander at all photo articles.
If you don't have much time now, maybe subscribe to the RSS Feed, Twitter Feed or join the other readers in the FaceBook Page.
Alternatively, you may want to read more about the site.
If you are a regular reader then this message will probably annoy you each time - hide it forever.
-Akihabara News – Gadgetry from Japan (Subscribe)
Motivational Speaker
"Ok! This decides who gets the last udon noodle!"
Not the best I could come up, but eh.
Also, YAY for site updates!
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/
this is a great convenience :)
Gamer, Lecturer, Graphic Designer
http://striket.blogspot.com/
Ah lovely... that Figure Release Schedule should come in handy :D
Gj Danny!
Student // Collector // Gaijin
http://zacbush.com
Mmm cool news. ^_^
PS: Just 2 days back I took pictures of those very same 2 figures...Saber dual-wielding as well. You can see em on my blog.
http://www.wotakunow.co.uk/
I really like the new portal feature, I'm hoping the idol section will get more lovin.
Also as a suggestion you should do a restaurant/food review section of tatsy places in Japan to eat .. maybe places will give you kickbacks also ^^
Online Shop
http://wildarms.egloos.com
Dannychoo.com keep getting better, when will it ever stop!?
Never I hope ^_^
???Confused???
I like the new changes, but is there suppose to be a drop down menu when I put my cursor over the portal banner? If it is then I'm not getting it for some reason...
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
No - only in the header ^^;;;;
???Confused???
Oops guess I missed that...thanks for pointing it out...
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
http://koiaichaku.com/
Figure release schedule...will help me when I need to know when it's coming out...
Good news!!!!!!!
Student and full-time otaku
Nice upgrades again Danny. I now notice how many figure posts I've been missing ^^. Can't wait for the Japan indexing to be completed though. Keep it up!
Wannabe Web Developer
http://www.sakuafk.com
Very nice updates, Danny. Keep up the good work.
Student
mainly here for japan, but i read the figure articles just to burn some time
dannychoo.com の読者
took me sometime to figure how to get the drop-menu for the portal.
finally found out that i need to right-click on the top menu thumbnails..
danny, i suggest that sort of standardize it either hover, or click or right click. getting abit confuse, some of the droplist require hover, while some needs clicking (newer users might not discover those hidden menus) or put a indicator that those thumbnails or link will extend a hidden drop-menu
also, i found my that right-clicking on the thumbnail menu sometimes gives me firefox's menu instead. or maybe my mouse is buggy..
but your idea of portal is really great...now i am able to view article in a more organized way..thank and keep on improving.. *kaizen desu* (thats i picked up from the 6 sigma classes..lol)
dannychoo.com の読者
oops my bad i found out that it needed a left click not right click
so no iisue with sometime-firefox-menu thingy
Web Designer
http://mcklain.wordpress.com/
You can't stop that brain of yours Danny :D
http://animemangafigure.blogspot.com/
I here for figure collection and making money with them :D
Student
Great updates, those release schedules will definitely come in handy! As for the question of the day, I guess I'm here mainly for Japan, but I also do love the figure posts. After all, I became a figure collector a year ago partly because of this site. ^^
Student
Came here for Japan related articles, but now I'm here for the figures too:) And thanks for the nice site updates Danny!
Student
http://kankeishorui.wordpress.com
A lot of categories recently now it's good to have it organized, RSS feed now is just a click away on some categories here on DC.
Brand and SEO Manager
http://metrogamer.wordpress.com
I personally think the rankings for figures are a great addition. I can't always keep up with what's new and what's hot in figures, but this would give me a good insight. Keep it up!
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
Just one small thing Danny. Could you have a 'Cancel' button next to the 'Submit' button for the comment function on posts?
Just a small thing i was thinking about
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http://gordonator.com/
hey danny. i have a problem. the DC google adsense rewards don't seems to work now.
http://www.dannychoo.com/rewards/eng/?DCTag=gordon
when i click on it, it goes to a blank page. will u be continuing this program for readers?
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
http://www.xjaymanx.com/toyboxx
Confirmed for me too. Same question as Gordon: Should we update the links in our blogs/sites?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Sorry guys - header redirect problem - fixed.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
here's a cookie for the fix. ^^;
Student
http://paradise.honest-lies.com
This is great! I didn't want to subscribe to RSS in case I get a load of articles on figures- but now I can subscribe to the Japan bits only :D I sometimes look at figures, but mainly I'm here to learn about Japan etc.
Spiral Warrior
http://www.perfectdesignsense.com/martinwandering
Another excellent update.
I can't vote in today's poll because I originally came for the Gundam, and stayed for the pie. Poor old dried up Gundam category. T___T
student during the day, otaku at night
I come for both. Thanks for the rankings and release calendars, they are quite useful.
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
I'll be glad to help out in the idol portal section.
Dyslexic Social Studies student, struggling gundam modeler and gamer
Haha, you really love your readers Danny!
As for me I come here for both. I steer clear of the ecchi ones, since the household is dominated with girls, me and my pops are the only men in the compound....
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
I'm here in this very wonderful blog because of YOU, Danny Choo ^ ^
Of cause also included all the Otaku-related topics ;-)
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
Great update for people that are just interested into a specific topic!
Im visting your site for both so it doesnt really matter^^
The Figure release schedule will come in handy
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Japan or figures? I want to know about ALL of Japan... Including it's weirdness...
Project Manager
http://cherryblossomsfalling.myfastforum.org/index.html
I check the site at least 3 times a day and I love it all ... your posts and the fan posts ... it's all good.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
This is madness! THIS- IS- DANNYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
:P
Very nice Danny! I have yet to see another website as organized and filled with resources as this one...
Physical Therapy student
http://yuusuki.net
yey for portals!! ^^ I was amazed at how fast you were able to make changes to the entire site. *claps*
http://www.americajin.com/
Well done! You topics have an odd blend that works for many but probably not for all :)
It's the famous thing of where the two circles meet...and this new setting seems perfect to retain niche users!
Wow!
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
ok eroge and figurines i can understand but they actually have a feed for dakimakura? i didn't know amazon was THIS specialised LOL
apart from that, great update as usual danny.
Thank you very much~!
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
This is some great organization! :D
Student (Network Administration)
just wondering, what was the saber figure on the picture? looks awesome (super hawt saber xD)
Thanks for figure portal, Danny. Although I'm fascinated by Japan, what really brought me to your site were the figures posts and information. Growing out of my model building past, resin and PVC figures have really peaked my interest in the last few months and It's great having a site as nice as yours to keep me informed. Domo arigato.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
This is a great idea Danny. You know that since you went with it. ^^ So much information is becoming part of dannychoo.com. This will make finding it easier for those who are not sure where to look and want specific information.
We all need to get some more Gundam content for the Gundam portal. After all what is dannychoo.com without Gundam. I need to see if I can take pictures inside Joshin Osaka Gundam's. http://shop.joshin.co.jp/shopdetail.php?cd=1665&area=&keyword=%C6%FC%CB%DC%B The shop is two floors and just the right size for the staff to keep a close eye on things. I have been spending so time working of figure photography so I will do my best to get some Gundam photos soonish.
I guess you know by now that I'm here for everything that goes on at DC.com.
Spartan
http://www.ryobase.com
NICE!!! >,<
First Japan then figures.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
Wish the idols sections get updated more often these days. :) I honestly can't remember the last time I read an idol entry here.
SAP Consultant
http://eyesofagamer.blogspot.com
I agree. We need more idol-icious pics.
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Me like postin about Japan's little quirks. Me like portal.
IT TechGuy
http://starboykb.blogspot.com
like the new features! I can say nav the site and finding is much easier then before. Keep it up! ^^
website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
http://www.furudango.com
Do like~!
Great new features Danny, definitely easier to get to the articles I wish to refer back to. Good job d(^o^)b
大学生
Thanks for the update. Still find the whole website in general not as user friendly as I wanted it to be. Took me some time to figure out everything.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
I don't know the secret to success. But I do know that the secret to failure is trying to please everybody. -- Bill Cosby.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Great one danny. I too also have that proverb on my wall.
http://animemangafigure.blogspot.com/
:) nice philosophy!
Btw, I have added your RSS feed to my site, Danny. Please respond. Thank
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Activated ;-)
http://animemangafigure.blogspot.com/
Thank you very much :)
Analyst
You are a genius, Danny. You read my mind on finding a page with list of figures that shows the current hot selling ones, the release dates, etc. 2 Thumbs up for you!
On a site note, is there a way to display the figure's English name aside from it's Japanese name? It's taking a while to find the English name since I have to scroll through the Figure portals to find the name of the figure in one of the reviews.
Student
Does anyone know can you get a some kind of notice when someone replies to you comments? Like on the "Your Comments" page or smth?
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http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Will add it to the list of 25382386 other things to do ^^;;;