Re: new website: draft 3

[chip]

Tim McNamara wrote:
> On Jun 28, 2009, at 2:55 AM, chip wrote:
>
> > I think there is obviously far too much white space, also the same on 
> > the Downloads page.
>
> I disagree and find that most web pages have too much stuff crammed 
> into them, usually so much that it's hard to find the information one 
> is looking for.  I like the simplicity of the page and I don't even 
> think the separator lines are necessary.  If you want to see the 
> mother of layout nightmares, look at the GoDaddy.com pages.  Jeebus, 
> those suck.
I agree with you, but, there is a happy medium. I think the Manuals page 
is it.
> I thing it's also important to minimize the use of Javascript (unless 
> you're doing Ajax), drop-down menus, etc.  Most of that stuff can be 
> done with HTML which loads faster and works with more browsers more 
> predictably.  Avoid cute for the sake of cute.  Usability is the thing 
> of key importance and not how nifty people will think the code is.
Again, I agree. There are ways to get drop-down menus without 
javascript, which I think should be, and can be, avoided for the entire 
site. Usability is the number 1 priority indeed, but appearance has to 
be up there as well. A simple site that looks attractive and contains a 
well balanced design can still be a very usable site. Lilypond is a very 
impressive program, and an overly simplistic web site would do it no 
justice whatsoever. IMHO.
Regards,
--
Chip

> As for the "Advertizing" (sic) tab, how about "Is LilyPond for you?"  
> Or is that too long?  If it is, how about "Using LilyPond"?  Or even 
> somethng bland like "Overview"?
>
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