I develop websites. I just read the web development guidelines in the book, "Don't Make Me Think". Are these two items true, for you?
(1) You glance at a web page when you arrive, and if it's fairly slow or you don't see something fairly interesting right away, you move on elsewhere...
and
(2) You tend to expect a logo at upper left plus navigation buttons across top and/or at left, ignoring any in the middle
2007-06-23 05:24:08 · 6 answers · asked by fjpoblam 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
I just completed a nine-month course on web design, and we used this book.
Here's my take:
1.) A user who is determined to see something on YOUR site may wait a moment for it to load or may search it even though it's not that interesting, but for others who are simply trying to search for something specific, or just casually searching, this is very true. Remember, most people searching for info online know that the internet offers countless resources, and all they want to do is find their answer. They do not want to have to wait around for a site to load or have trouble navigating a site once they are there.
2.) Yes, the most common web design layouts have logos at the top, and often the left, along with primary navigation near the top or on the left. This doesn't mean it is the only way to design the layout. What you want to make certain is that the navigation is easy to locate. If you have it on the right, make sure there is not a lot of "clutter" on the left that keeps the navigation from standing out. "Whitespace" (empty areas with no content, but not necessarily white) are a good thing, and most people prefer to not see a lot of clutter. Use whitespace to separate your navigation from the content. Also, the logo can go in the middle, but only if your page favors the middle. If most of your content favors the left (and there is no "balance"), the logo should go on the left.
Good luck!
2007-06-23 05:33:13 · answer #1 · answered by pooky254 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. really depends on why I'm there... but I would say yes, in most cases, if I dont' see anything interesting I'll go elsewhere
and 2. I don't care about a logo... but a navigation bar or some sort is pretty much a requirement for any site no days
2007-06-23 12:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by EVOX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Yes... If I'm going to a page looking for something, if I have to work to find what I'm looking for, I'm gone...
2 Yes... Ease of navigation is crucial...
2007-06-23 12:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by HONORARIUS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't worked this out for yourself you are not much of a developer. This is basic human reaction.
2007-06-23 12:28:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes and yes
2007-06-23 12:32:14 · answer #5 · answered by fine touch of class 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true and true
2007-06-23 12:26:35 · answer #6 · answered by Always Right 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋