| Reviewing Web Sites: what to look for |
| * Personality: does the site's look and
feel seem to match the subject matter, and align with the intended reader or market?
* Speed of loading (use your browser's 'document info' command) * Use of graphics, type, white space and eye-appeal * Intelligent, logical navigation and use of web technologies. * SPAM ...are there Banner ads, indication of cookies or javascript in use? Does anything blink, scroll or move that is not an integral part of the content message? * Distractions ...are there visual elements, design elements, pictures, or content blocks that are distracting, or that keep you from flowing into the content message? * Target Readers and Markets: Always keep in mind the intended function of the web site. Some sites are developed purely for the purpose of spam, advertising, or selling something. * Catalog sites, and product manufacturers/vendors who are marketing and merchandising their own products, are obligated to sell online. * Do they do a good job? * Are you invited in to the information? * Does the look, feel and content seem comfortable and honest? * Is the selling activity high pitch, low pitch or rude? |
| Posting Your Reviews |
| Post your reactions to our online Site Review Form
... Or send your comments and impressions to: Reviews@graphic-design.com
YOU MUST include the URL or TITLE of the web site you're commenting on. Otherwise we won't be able to match it up with the site description originally posted to WebDesign & Review. ... Your comments may be published, but your name and/or email address will NOT be published to anyone. Once we have reviewed your comments, Jennifer will be in touch. We shall reward good reviews. |
| Formal Site Critiques & Makeover |
| We have helped hundreds of new webmasters, business owners, and
corporate publications offices. A "Formal Site Critique" will bring you a structured critique of what our experts thought about your web site, and their suggestions on how to improve it. Your formal critique may include: * Step by step review points about your site * Evaluations of navigation, graphics, layout, design, and functionality * Screen capture examples, in gif or jpg files * Suggestions on improvement, ideas for branching, concepts for more persuasive content * Wordsmithing: tips and/or ideas about how to perk up headlines, sub heads, and text * Make-Over screens, suggesting better layout or graphic implementation * Market Targeting, positioning and concept ideas and suggestions Fees Formal Site Critique fees begin at $100 US, and will depend on the complexity of the site. Expect fees for a personal or moderate business site to average between $100 to $250 US. ... All of the materials purveyed to you in the process of a Formal Critique are your property, for your exclusive use. These critiques may be kept confidential, however, with your permission we may publish the makeover, or follow your progress as you develop your own makeover. ... If you would like a Formal Site Critique, please contact Fred Showker, so we can discuss your needs. |
Sites to Review
| General Audience | Art, Creative, Gallery | Publications, Zines, Books |
| Business, Industry | Education, Training | Personal Home Pages |
| Hobbies & Pastimes | Novelty, Fun, Vanity, Unusual | Sites for designers- moved |
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