Team 2829's 2011 Website

[2829ron]

Here is Team 2829's 2011 website. Please check it out and let me know what you think. If you find any broken links or have any suggestions please tell me. Here is the link http://www.2011.sirmachineryrobotics.com/

Thank you,

David

[synth3tk]

Just a quick suggestion: The background is a bit too busy. See if you can find a pattern that matches what you're trying to accomplish, but more subtle.

[2829ron]

Originally Posted by synth3tk

Just a quick suggestion: The background is a bit too busy. See if you can find a pattern that matches what you're trying to accomplish, but more subtle.

synth3tk,
are you saying the chain mail is a bit to busy? Or am I misunderstanding?

Thanx.

[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by 2829ron

synth3tk,
are you saying the chain mail is a bit to busy? Or am I misunderstanding?

Thanx.

Yes. Sorry, I should have clarified. The chain mail is very distracting to the eyes, and draws the visitor's attention away from the main content.

[2829ron]

@ synth3tk Okay. Check out the first page of the site and see if you think that's better.

And to all other viewers of the thread, please look at the pages and please give me your preference between chain mail (sponsors, media, and members page) and logo (home page) backgrounds.

thank you,

David

[Duke461]

The home page background is by far the most aesthetically pleasing. The chainmail is pretty distracting. I suggest you put information like "who are we" and "what is FIRST" on your home page. My team, 461, won the world championship website award this year. you should check it out: www.boilerinvasion.org
im not saying i except your website to look like this , but the template is a very good one to follow.
You're making good progress though, good luck in the future
the only other suggestion i would make is placement of the links, specifically the Helpful Links. Try and keep all the links in one bar unless its a different subject. Ex: on our website, everything about FIRST and the robot is at the top, and all the recent news links are on the side.

[Duke461]

on the members page, the second person's interests are cut off by the text box.

[2829ron]

Originally Posted by Duke461

on the members page, the second person's interests are cut off by the text box.

Do we really need to know my sister's interests?

[2829ron]

Member problem is fixed.

[Dustin Shadbolt]

I agree with the previous things stated it's kind of to busy. I would also put more info on the page such as a description about your team location and some things about first. Off topic: are there really only two Of you On the team?

[2829ron]

Originally Posted by dShad

I agree with the previous things stated it's kind of to busy. I would also put more info on the page such as a description about your team location and some things about first. Off topic: are there really only two Of you On the team?

Of course not. There are currently three members . One just doesn't have internet so I haven't got him up yet because I don't have a bio. So we have a small team this year.

David

[AnibaS]

It's a great start!

I do agree that the chainlink is a bit distracting. I do, however, really like the idea of having team pictures in the background. Maybe you can focus on that. While the logo on the homepage is also god, you should decide whether you want to have that or the team pictures- having both is a bit distracting as well.

On your homepage, you might also want to include your team number and a reference to FIRST (whether it be by writing "FIRST TEAM___" or by including the FIRST icon). Include a introduction to your team- just a few sentences on who you are and what you do. Maybe have the name of your school appear somewhere as well- at the bottom of the page? (This will help people locate you and also potential sponsors find a way to contact you).

I really like the idea of having a bit of personal information about each member- that's a great idea!

I also agree that the "Helpful Links" tab should be on the top bar.

It can be helpful to look through the websites of award-winning teams to get an idea of common attributes.

Here is my team's website for reference.

Let me know if you have any questions! Best of luck!

[2829ron]

There is now a new page up on the website, the home page has been altered, a first logo added (which is a direct link to the site), and are physical location added. Please check it out and tell us what you think. And yes, I am aware that there are no links on the "links" page.

David

[Duke461]

Originally Posted by 2829ron

There is now a new page up on the website, the home page has been altered, a first logo added (which is a direct link to the site), and are physical location added. Please check it out and tell us what you think. And yes, I am aware that there are no links on the "links" page.

David

Definitely an improvement, david. one question: why does the team 2829 box link to the home page of CD?

[2829ron]

Originally Posted by Duke461

Definitely an improvement, david. one question: why does the team 2829 box link to the home page of CD?

Arrgh, is it still doing that? I changed the text that use to be a link to CD to what it is now. I deleted the link but evidently it didn't want to be deleted. I'll fix it. Thanx for looking.

David