I might be running a little late to class because I had to go to a meeting for work so here are my three pages:
http://www.geocities.com/tx5achamp02
http://www.geocities.com/tx5achamp02/review
http://www.geocities.com/tx5achamp02/glossary
-none of the link work yet I am still working on the flash version.
I should be able to get to class but just in case I don't please let me know what I miss.
Thanks,
Larry
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Typography
Bad - http://www.fanciers.com/
Centered text
Links that are not exactly key-words, but whole sentences.
Ads that ruin the flow of the website
Links that lead to a page of more links... and nowhere else?
But hey! There is a google search down at the bottom of the homepage (so you can escape the page for a better one)
Good - http://ilovetypography.com/
Clean, easy to read, correctly justified
Times New Roman font yes, but it looks clean and professional
Headings that are clear to see (bold, centered, etc)
Though it is a bit blog-y in style, still looks nice.
Centered text
Links that are not exactly key-words, but whole sentences.
Ads that ruin the flow of the website
Links that lead to a page of more links... and nowhere else?
But hey! There is a google search down at the bottom of the homepage (so you can escape the page for a better one)
Good - http://ilovetypography.com/
Clean, easy to read, correctly justified
Times New Roman font yes, but it looks clean and professional
Headings that are clear to see (bold, centered, etc)
Though it is a bit blog-y in style, still looks nice.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
motocross bikes
1.ebay.com: this site assumes that the buyer knows alot about the product with phrases like what size cc engine, fuel intake, etc.
powersports.honda.com: this site aslo assumes the knowledge about the buyer, but does offer a simple description that anyone can understand.
motocrossgiant.com has the same language of specs, engine types, accessories.
All of the sites I looked at assume that the buyer knoes what he/she is looking at.
2. honda.com, out of all that I looked at, this site has some language that people with not much knowlege of the product can understand.
3. Sellers use a lot of discriptive language to communicate to less-knowledgeable viewers and some have a help section of the site.
4. motocrossgiant.com has ads that look like the inside of a motocross store.
5. All of the sites listed above and all the ones i looked at had contact info to buy the product.
6. what I find missing in most web-site ads is a "whats this" link to many things related to motocross bikes and engines.
7. information that is unessisary might be the weight of the bike with and without a full tank of gas.
8. motocrossgiant.com has limited stock and sales going on for a limited time.
9. motocrossgiant has a special March 15-31.
10. no celebrity endorsements.
11. most offer some kind of rebate if the buyer adds a helmet, or gloves to their cart.
powersports.honda.com: this site aslo assumes the knowledge about the buyer, but does offer a simple description that anyone can understand.
motocrossgiant.com has the same language of specs, engine types, accessories.
All of the sites I looked at assume that the buyer knoes what he/she is looking at.
2. honda.com, out of all that I looked at, this site has some language that people with not much knowlege of the product can understand.
3. Sellers use a lot of discriptive language to communicate to less-knowledgeable viewers and some have a help section of the site.
4. motocrossgiant.com has ads that look like the inside of a motocross store.
5. All of the sites listed above and all the ones i looked at had contact info to buy the product.
6. what I find missing in most web-site ads is a "whats this" link to many things related to motocross bikes and engines.
7. information that is unessisary might be the weight of the bike with and without a full tank of gas.
8. motocrossgiant.com has limited stock and sales going on for a limited time.
9. motocrossgiant has a special March 15-31.
10. no celebrity endorsements.
11. most offer some kind of rebate if the buyer adds a helmet, or gloves to their cart.
Marketing Language
I looked at several sellers on EBAY and an online retailer that sold Motocross Bikes (http://www.happyscooters.com). Across the board the language used to describe the bikes. All sellers that I found used over-the-top adjectives and adverbs, ex -mind-boggling power. Most stores also used sweeping generalizations like; Probably one of the best deals in the store, or the most solid 125 on the market. Some of the high-pressure language used was; Why not throw your leg over one—and then decide for yourself, or Special offer - Low Price - promotion ends March 31st. Most of the sites also used unlikely credentialing like; Multiple championships, state-of-the-art tech and, best of all, the knowledge that it has no equals when it comes to 125 cc two-strokes. Some of the Superlatives that were used were; IF you’re looking to move up or just update your current steed, look no further.
Motocross Bike
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/motocross/
They put the most expensive ones first.
They also put the word "expert" after the bikes that they want you to buy.
In one of the articles, they focus on how it steers (the apparent "way to win"). The focus is on brakes, quick steering, and other ways to navigate corners better.
As it says at the bottom, "Honda proves the best can get better."
Prices available before you click for more information, but a little mysterious to find after you click into the more info page. They do try to highlight possible deals and offers, but again, that's another page.
http://www.mxbike.com/
Offers more than one brand of motor-bike (and parts, too!). Talks alot about how convenient their products are to purchase and install. Mostly talks about the technicals of the parts (probably because that's what they're expecting you to buy). This site assumes you already own a bike of some kind and know the general knowledge of one of these bikes.
Try this quote: "Used by practically every PC-equipped motocross professional on the podium today." That's right kids: if you ride motor-bikes and don't have this, you aren't cool like everyone else... Right.
http://www.temeculamotorsports.com/
Looking at a "pad" for your bike to sit on (if I had one, I wouldn't mind if it sat on the ground), that they call "a comfortable padded surface." I suppose they've laid on it or something to be able to tell you.
They also have like the "retail" price marked out with their lower price replacing it. I suppose they are trying to say "look, we have great deals too!"
Everything is kept apart by company. I think they're also trying to say "look, we got all the big names in motocross. Buy from us!" Or maybe they're trying to display some kind of "convenience" factor, since everything is organized meticulously.
They put the most expensive ones first.
They also put the word "expert" after the bikes that they want you to buy.
In one of the articles, they focus on how it steers (the apparent "way to win"). The focus is on brakes, quick steering, and other ways to navigate corners better.
As it says at the bottom, "Honda proves the best can get better."
Prices available before you click for more information, but a little mysterious to find after you click into the more info page. They do try to highlight possible deals and offers, but again, that's another page.
http://www.mxbike.com/
Offers more than one brand of motor-bike (and parts, too!). Talks alot about how convenient their products are to purchase and install. Mostly talks about the technicals of the parts (probably because that's what they're expecting you to buy). This site assumes you already own a bike of some kind and know the general knowledge of one of these bikes.
Try this quote: "Used by practically every PC-equipped motocross professional on the podium today." That's right kids: if you ride motor-bikes and don't have this, you aren't cool like everyone else... Right.
http://www.temeculamotorsports.com/
Looking at a "pad" for your bike to sit on (if I had one, I wouldn't mind if it sat on the ground), that they call "a comfortable padded surface." I suppose they've laid on it or something to be able to tell you.
They also have like the "retail" price marked out with their lower price replacing it. I suppose they are trying to say "look, we have great deals too!"
Everything is kept apart by company. I think they're also trying to say "look, we got all the big names in motocross. Buy from us!" Or maybe they're trying to display some kind of "convenience" factor, since everything is organized meticulously.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
UTD.edu - Design
The University of Texas at Dallas website is a Hierarchal designed site. There are many links that lead to sites with the same navigation as the main page, but there are also several links that lead to pages that only have forward links and a main link back to the main page. There is a major contact link and there are email and contact information in each of the departments and sections.
utdallas.edu
utdallas.edu is a hierarchal set-up. clicking on one link usually does not let you access the rest of the site. The contact link is hidden and hard to find. sometimes different pages have the same links at the top if the home page, but this doesnt happen often.
University Website
http://www.ttu.edu/
Linear, hierarchal - fairly easy to see where and what they're leading you to.
The links down the side left tell you where to go based on who you are (current student, faculty, etc). From that it leads you directly to your next set of links to follow to yet somewhere else.
Most of the menus have those little arrows beside, so you do not have to leave the homepage till you are sure where you want to go (and where you should be taken).
I clicked on the "visitors" link and it even managed to pull up a map of Lubbock (which, if you've ever been there, you'd realize Tech is not hard to find).
Contact is on the front page: e-mail, phone, mailing address. If you wanted to talk to this school, you'd have no problem tracking them down. And if you were interested in going to this school, there's a "visit the campus" button just for you. They look as though they really want your input (and for you to go to their school).
Linear, hierarchal - fairly easy to see where and what they're leading you to.
The links down the side left tell you where to go based on who you are (current student, faculty, etc). From that it leads you directly to your next set of links to follow to yet somewhere else.
Most of the menus have those little arrows beside, so you do not have to leave the homepage till you are sure where you want to go (and where you should be taken).
I clicked on the "visitors" link and it even managed to pull up a map of Lubbock (which, if you've ever been there, you'd realize Tech is not hard to find).
Contact is on the front page: e-mail, phone, mailing address. If you wanted to talk to this school, you'd have no problem tracking them down. And if you were interested in going to this school, there's a "visit the campus" button just for you. They look as though they really want your input (and for you to go to their school).
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