Website Evaluation post

 Website Evaluation post

BAD WEBSITES EXAMPLES

1. Arngren.net

ATV, drone, electric car, electric bike, rc helicopter, ATV, robot, elatv (arngren.net)

This website's homepage layout is overly compact and unstructured with different size imaging for products. The navigation system is unclear, and the categories are random, the search bar does not work making it extremely difficult for users to track down what they are searching for. The typography is also small and hard to read with some of the writing overlapping images and other texts. The choice of colours for this website's homepage seem to be bearable to look at without discomfort with red being a distinct colour for the value costs of products but colour choice for the name of the products seem to be random which can get confusing, with white for the background.

At a glance the website seems to have a variety of different products for users to browse and purchase which can seem appealing but with no proper structure and navigation, the website can be overwhelming for some which can result in users using a different website. When viewing a product, the website provides in depth information for specs on what is being viewed but while viewing a specific product the website also shows information on other multiple products which have not been selected to view, the information and images being provided for the products are closely compacted together in columns with some of the texts/images overlapping each other, this can be confusing for the user to see if they are reading the right information.

If a user were to purchase a product from the website, there is no clear and easy way to finalizing an order, this destroys the purpose of the website, as this can build frustration in the user resulting in them closing the website

2. Bella De Soto

Bella De Soto's Web Site 12/18/05 (bellads.info)

This website's home page is a prime example of a bad design, as the creators have too much information packed in different segments where the eye doesn't know where to focus. This overload of information and colours without knowing where to read could cause a user to close the website within seconds of seeing it. Each segment is designed with a different variety of colours and imagery, giving the website no theme and being chaotic, regarding structure and layout, if a user were to zoom out to 25% it would still be difficult to track down the information they are enquiring. If the website does have a navigation system, it is extremely difficult to find. The writing for each segment varies in font and size, most of the writing/images are very small making it difficult for a user without zooming in, to see what the segment is about. 

The information for each segment is random with no theme topic and can contain info from advertisements, news articles, links to untrusted websites, green peace movements to conspiracy theories and more. Nothing relates back to each other regarding one specific topic. Each segment does appear to come from real sources of information but without proper guidance to the segment, the information is pointless as it is difficult to find for a user and won't be read. 

GOOD WEBSITE EXAMPLES

1. Britt Smart Security 

Best Home Security Systems Columbus, OH| Britt Smart Security

This website's home page has clear and easy to read writing using a nice black, blue and white colour scheme. The website is used for the installation of home security systems and does a great job at using images and headlines that targets users with growing children, the main headline being "Keeping your Family Secure and Connected" with a picture of a smiling family behind it. The website has good layout and spacing, having the company's logo/name in the top left corner and the websites navigation system to the right, this follows users on all pages making it easier to browse the website without getting lost. The companies contact number is always constantly displayed this makes it easier for a user to get in contact, without having to go to a different page to find the number, the website does provide a 'Contact us' page that shows additional ways to get in contact, showing addresses, company hours and an enquiry form.

This website shows an appropriate view of providing family safety through the installation of home security systems, providing clear information on what security system a user may need or want with 5-star reviews by other users followed with awards supporting their service while always constantly reassuring the users of their safety within their homes. 

2. 406 Provisions

406 Provisions | At home chef prepared meals in Billings, MT

This website uses a simple white, black and hint of green colour scheme, this colour combination brings out the websites purpose in a more straightforward way allowing for its high-quality images to be more in the spotlight as they promote the company's chef-cooked gourmet meals. The writing is clear and easy to read as it outlines the company's service in big sized font. The layout is similar to the website in the previous section above 'Britt Smart Security', the logo being near the top left corner and the navigation to the left, both follow on to each page making it easy to browse what the website provides. 

This website provides a clear straight forward scheme targeting busy families, who want to enjoy high quality gourmet meals by easily heating up and eating the meals they ordered in a quick way. It provides information value on what meals to choose from, with different subscription options that differ depending on how much meals a user may want to receive. Everything is made easy for users to have a clear instructed way to finalizing an order, the moment they have selected their desired meals. 

Features for my site based on the websites above:

Having the logo and navigation follow on to each page for easy browsing.

Using colour combinations that work well together to help define my website to its purpose.

High quality images with a meaningful message to show my websites purpose.