Highland Robotics Website

[LauraN]

Originally Posted by HHSJosh

I'm reviving this thread to update a link to the website. I've been working on it alot updating much of the stuff. Also, I'm thinking about redesigning the site over the summer, so i'd like your input. It'd be great if you guys could tell me what to keep, what to change, what to get rid of, what to add, etc. for a new design.

I personally really like the design. Aside from the fact that (as others have mentioned) it's lacking in color, I really like the set-up. I especially like how you have archives (the "yearbook" section) on the other side of the screen.

I also like that you have an F.A.Q. section and a glossary. All are cool ideas.

Sign-up page: excellent idea. How well does it work? Not criticizing, I'm just wondering- who does the information get sent to? Do you ever get people submitting their info?

As for my questions/suggestions:

I don't know if you're aware of this, but the image on the right hand side is broken. Well, it doesn't show up for me anyway.

Meal calander? The page looks cool but would you like to elaborate? (We just order pizza on those long build nights)

It seems slightly redundant that on your sidebar, you link to various FIRST resources and the also link to a page of those links. =)

All that I can really think of is that you may want to add something to add interest for possible new members. Maybe a page that adds more details about what FIRST is and what students would be doing to get them interested. Pictures and/or a picture gallery would also be nice.

Those are just my comments after quickly browsing the site.

[JohnBoucher]

Looks Great.
I agree that you need to get you own host. If you don't have the available funds, hit up one of your sponsers. It's not a lot of money and will make one of them feel great. Put togeather some pricing and make a proposal. One thing to look for is your own IP. Try and avoid a shared IP number... It will pay off in the long run, with your site and the SE spiders. You can jump in at around $7.00/month.

I like the grey tones that you've used. The little blue arrows are a nice touch.

Just for Ha's-Ha's why don't you try and annimate the gear logo. Perhaps a little spin or a color shift. Be subtle.

I see a broken link to a image called /hhsrobotics/images/excellence.jpg

Again a great job.

[rowe]

Quick little note, in the menu, the box around the links change color in the over-state--I like this--but the font color changes only when you're over the text. If its not too hard, try to change it so both change at the same time. I know this may seem nit-pickey and it probably is, just a suggestion. Also, as others have been suggesting, try messing with the colors (or lack thereof). It looks as if you might have css in your page so that won't be that difficult. Oh, and you need a new host. If your school has its own server, you might be able to use that, if not, you can find hosts really cheap (Probably not free without ads , though).