Week 15 Website Analysis
SECTION A:
1. The balance of the website between images and text is relatively even. However, the amount of info and size that it is displayed is very unappealing. It makes the website look like there isnโt much text, and the images are the main portion. The webpage designer could have done that on purpose, drawing more attention to the images because they are bigger, but it makes it look like the balance is thrown off.
2. The contrast within the webpage is overwhelming. There are so many different colors from headings to body text and linked text. The size of the text is all relatively tiny, so it makes it hard to see where the actual headings are for the different parts of the website.
3. The same goes for the consistency. It is all over the place. There are different colors like i mentioned before. There are also different fonts style and size for each heading and different paragraphs of body text.ย
4. The website does an okay job at grouping things together, but the site is still confusing. Iโm not really sure what exactly it is about, but from just giving it a quick glance I would be able to figure out where to find certain information. The alignment isnโt bad either, but there are some minor adjustments that could be made for the site to be a little more professional looking. The top section and middle section are off centered from the bottom section so that makes it a little distracting.
5. Like i said earlier from just glancing at the site as a whole it is hard to understand exactly what it is about. The size of the text makes it really hard to read, and the different fonts and colors makes all the wording very distracting and overwhelming.
1. The balance of this website is so much better in comparison to the 1st website we took a look at. The images and graphics are pretty much used as background tools for the text on the website. It makes it very visually appealing. Also the use of small graphics is also helpful.
2. The contrast in the webpage is helpful instead of hurtful like in the last one. The bigger text is specifically set out for headings and important text that needs to take a forefront from the rest of the text.ย
3. The creator is very consistent with design throughout the entire website. There is a lot more to this website than the 1st, but the creator uses that to his advantage. The links that are created to guide you through the website are easily accessible and visible. The text is all relatively similar in style as well.
4. The alignment and grouping for this site is amazing. The links separate all the information into categories. You have a basic understanding of what you are going to find under each link when you click on it. The alignment helps make the website visually appealing and easy to navigate.
5. Overall the effectiveness of this website is great! It follows the same structure throughout making it easy to adapt to. The information is easily accessible, and readable. The website is visually appealing to top it all off.ย
Now to talk about future plans for my own website......
SECTION B:
1. To ensure that my website is balanced their doesnโt necessarily have to have an even distribution of text to images even though that is the whole goal. Just making the layout of the websiteย โseemโ like they are even will be sufficient. If the first website would have switched up his layout and the size of all the text, it would have looked more balanced.
2. Making sure that there is a size difference when it comes to headings and body text will help ensure that the website has good contrast. Also setting up the text in a creative and visual way will help contrast the really important information on the website.ย
3. Keeping the same format throughout the entire website instead of switching things up will ensure that the website has consistency. In this aspect going with the sayingย โsometimes simple is betterโ is my goal. If you have a simple lay-out with visually appealing yet readable text, it doesnโt mean the website is boring looking. Use the layout and images to make the website really pop and have a creative feel. Making sure that all the headings match and the text looks the same will ensure a more professional look.
4. Making sure that information that goes together is grouped together is the big goal when grouping text. Different links or tabs to a website can be useful tools when grouping. Making sure the website is aligned evenly just helps with visual appeal, and makes the website look more professional and put together.ย
5. I think black and white are really good text colors when you have a pop of color in the background. If you have a neon-green background and fluorescent pink text that can be extremely unappealing and distracting. You donโt want the text or background to cause anyone to strain to see or comprehend. Iโm not saying super dull colors are the way to go either, but just donโt get too crazy!
Because look at this! Whoever doesnโt get a headache after this, is crazy!!!
6. Including some interactive parts of the website I feel like will really engage the viewers, and make them want to explore the rest of a site. You donโt want to cram too much information on a website because then viewers are either going to get bored, or your website is going to be text heavy. Thatโs boring and ineffective.ย
