Team 2829's 2011 Website

[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

[2829ron]

Links to CD that weren't supposed to exist are fixed. Thanx for pointing it out Duke461.

David

[2829ron]

The links page is now up. Please tell me what you think.

David

[Sarah2729]

I think you have a great basis!

It just needs more color and organization. I have no idea how designing the website works, but if it's possible I think you should move the "About" tab to the left so it's right next to the home tab. Personally I think that should be one of the first things people read about.

But I think the site is looking good so far!

[2829ron]

Sarah,
The suggestion you made has been implemented and thank you for suggesting it.

Everyone,
Please tell me what you think of the difference between the backgrounds on the home page and the other pages.

David

[Dustin Shadbolt]

Originally Posted by 2829ron

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

Lol yeah 1555 only has 3 members this year (maybe 4). So i know the fun of that . I definitely like the background now compared to the previous background. Your main focus should be on the content and the main points you are aiming at. I did have a question. Did you have the intent to have a different background on the links page?

[ttakashima]

I asked our web team for suggestions on your website. This is what they suggested:

-Your web page could load a little faster if you use PNG/GIF images instead of JPEG images.
-Add a contact us page so others may contact you.

[2829ron]

Originally Posted by dShad

Lol yeah 1555 only has 3 members this year (maybe 4). So i know the fun of that . I definitely like the background now compared to the previous background. Your main focus should be on the content and the main points you are aiming at. I did have a question. Did you have the intent to have a different background on the links page?

Yes. I was trying to see which style people liked better.

@ Ttakashima: I thought JPEGs were supposed to be the way to go on websites . Must have misread something. I guess I ought to change some of those around. And on being contacted, who said we want to be contacted ?