TheKonNetwork

The Kon Network Gets a Major UI Overhaul – Cleaner, Faster, Smarter

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Thekonnetwork has received a major design and performance update, with a cleaner layout, faster load times, and better mobile and desktop experiences. Here’s what’s changed.

Faster loads. Cleaner look. Smarter design

Over the past few weeks, I’ve made a number of improvements to both the code and layout of The Kon Network in pursuit of a more streamlined, higher-quality experience than past versions of the site.

Mobile

  • Cleaned up mobile padding for better spacing
  • Improved alignment and centering
  • Standardized text sizing for better readability

Web

  • Added subtle shadow effects to post previews
  • Implemented proper hover states
  • Updated global font sizing
  • Adjusted overall layout dimensions

Overall

  • Faster page load times
  • Simplified the navigation bar to reduce clutter
  • Created platform-specific pages (Xbox, Nintendo, PC, PlayStation)
  • Updated link colors for better visibility
  • Switched tags to a button-style layout
  • Fully redesigned the footer, front page, and Review Archive
  • Refined post formatting for more accurate display
  • Updated the Game Reviews format
  • Relaxed the restrictions for using the comments section
  • Redesigned the 404 Page
  • Redesigned the Categories/Tags pages

Additional Notes

I’m genuinely happy with how the redesign has turned out and will continue improving both the site’s UI/UX and my own writing wherever possible—within my means—as I work toward my long-term goals through July 2027.

For those who’ve been around since the beginning last April: thank you. And for new readers, I hope you find something here that resonates with you—and that you’ll consider offering feedback to help shape what comes next.

Pass It Along to Fellow Gamers!

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