Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Readers Have Their Say
This week we're exploring the Guardian website, which underwent a massive redesign in February, generating plenty of discussion among designers -- and readers. When Emily Bell, director of digital content for Guardian News and Media, blogged news of the transformation, 362 readers zapped back just what they thought. One reader raised the issue of navigability vrs eye-catching design. In a print edition, readers "navigate" by turning pages. Not so simple on the web. So how do we go directly to the football news was the first comment, which generated an extensive exchange among readers and Ms Bell. Overall, the comments were positive, but there's always someone who likes it the old way. Grumbled one reader: "Why on earth does the Guardian do this every now & then? We just get use to the site & then--out of the blue -- it is changed causing much chaos." How easy do you find navigating the site?
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to me, it appeared to be easy to navigate through the website, each section is identified, though a lot of sections may cause confusion, but since it's a news website, i don't see a problem in that.
about who asked about the football! well there cant be a SECTION in the front page about football, they can go to Sports, make an EFFORT to use their hands to move the mouse, type and SEARCH..! nothing can be reached easily these days
But if you look at the homepage, the Guardian listened to what readers wanted and put "football" right up there with news tabs for UK, World, United States. Maybe you should be checking out the football coverage. As you all know--now--the Guardian began as the Manchester Guardian in the 19th century although it has moved to London. And Manchester is home of what football team? Manchester United Football Club, which is now "the richest and most valuable club in any sports." (Wikipedia) And who owns the club since September....
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The Guardian's website is designed in a lovely way. When lookingat different publication websites I usually get lost between the massive amount of information. But when you told us to check out The Guardian;s website for the quiz last week, I found that the website is user friendly. It was my first time checking out their website, and I just loved it.
All to say about it that it is a very organizaed and well designed website.
Haha on Fatema Al Mulla's comment, she is right people are getting lazy these days!
On regard to the website design, I thought its well organized in different categories.
I liked the part in the story where the reader can check all previous articles regarding the same story. This would give the reader a wider view of the story.
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