[Tom Line]

I think many website authors miss a couple key points when they're making their whiz-bang cool-beans website. First, in a couple years they won't be the ones updating it. So every site needs a 'backend' that allows updates to the front page in the same way that we write posts on this board. Attach a picture, write a post, click "post", done.

Next, overall the site should be a a *simple* design that is both phone and computer compatible. No fancy hover-over buttons with script because that is a pain to use on a phone. The idea here is to be able to allow people quick access to information. Frankly, I don't even look at a website's design anymore because I google for what I need then leave the site.

Simple page layouts. No finite-scrolling baloney, and certainly not the new 'tablet' design fad that has sites looking so horrible. In addition - minimize the pictures and maximize the content. You should have your top logo and navigation bar taking up more than 10-15% of the top or side of the screen. Chief is a good example of a simple site that has the information you need.