well, would just really simplify your front page - I get info overload looking at the top 30% of the first screen - two menu bars and an adwords advert. I would

well, would just really simplify your front page - I get info overload looking at the top 30% of the first screen - two menu bars and an adwords advert. I would also take the adwords off when you start, just to reduce clutter and because you wont make much on adwords in the beginning anyhow. If you're interested in stories, try to create a clear vertical work flow for your user on the homepage - my type of front page would have your slider showing some stories posted by other users along with their photo, and a "post your story" button. I would move your category list off to the side of the page. Also, it would be better to focus on one type of category when you start, because it'll be easier to get a critical mass of stories to interest users who want to learn about that topic. Your current cat list might be spread too thin. Goodluck!