Thursday, August 29, 2013

Sites.

5 sources:
1) http://www.thebestdesigns.com/

  • This website shows different and unique web designs ranging from cooking website designs to business but one thing that is common in these designs is that, the front page is not cluttered and has the main idea displayed. 


2) http://www.cio.com/article/734408/13_Simple_Tips_for_Improving_Your_Web_Design

  • The first tip it suggests is that have a nice logo and have that connect to the home page.
  • Have a easy navigation system through out the website such as a horizontal menu.
  • Do not have it cluttered. 
  • If there is a lot of writing have spaces in between the paragraphs
  • Invest in good photography


3)http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/5-tips-to-simplify-your-web-design/

  • Focus on only the essential elements and get rid of the unnecessary clutter
  • Use the 80-20 rule
  • Reduce the number of pages
  • Get more content over the fold
  • Limit your color scheme


4)https://medium.com/i-dont-know-a-thing/636232ab3de3

  • Two to three colors are enough
  • 5-8 navigations are enough
  • don't make it complicated
  • Have it scrolling 
  • White space is good


5)http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2008/12/10-usability-tips-for-web-designers/

  • Include a tagline
  • Implement a site search- easier for a person to find a specific thing
  • Don't use extensive graphics that have too much going on that the viewer gets distracted
  • Use site maps- easy navigation 
  • Don't break the work flow- Don't change the color of the  link after it has been opened


Favorites Sites

1)https://www.tumblr.com/
  • It's easy to use, there is a lot of blank page. There is a lot of scrolling. It has easy navigation tools and a search bar
  • I wouldn't change anything in this site.
  • I keep coming back to this site because it is interesting and addicting because of the content it is on there. It updates every second. I do not have to wait for it to load. 
2) https://www.facebook.com/
  • Easy to use, the main logo takes the user back to the home page
  • I would make it more clearer and remove the ads. 
  • I come back to this site because it keeps me connected to my friends and family


Good examples 
http://www.t-mobile.com/


Bad example http://www.angelfire.com/super/badwebs/
http://www.lightning-systems.com/

















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