Critical Role

The Content Manager.

1. Responsible for writing and organizing, the actual, textual content of the site. Summarizing the first paragraph that gives all the necessary information for the site.

2. Making sure all the information and content of the page is relevant, and keeps the visitors attention to the information.

3. Making sure all of the information is organized correctly due to content, and is easily navigational throughout the site. Using headings are a good way to organize the information, making it easier for the visitor to scan the page. Also, using different fonts or colors for these headers is a good way for the visitors to not get bored with the site.

The Information Architect

1. An IA lays down the semantics of user experience by organizing and labeling websites, intranets, online communities, and software to support usability and visibility. In layman's terms the IA makes the navigation and user experience more efficient and appealing.

2. The IA leads the strategic and creative vision for the interactive user experiences. They own the architecture, navigation and interaction using site maps and flow charts. To improve user experience the IA researches user needs, goals and requirements.

3. The IA works to make the site appealing, visual design si a key to this success; an elaborate design will draw attention to the site.

The Graphic Designer.

1. Website has good rhythm, balance, unity, dominance, and that it is equally proportioned.

2. Flexible page layout, that draws attention to the browsers.

3. Making the site appealing as possible, good graphics, good colors, making the site stand out without compromising performance.

Your Individual Role

The Content Manager.

1. Responsible for writing and organizing the actual, textual content of the web site. Summarizing the first paragraph that gives all the necessary information for the site.

2. Making sure the information and content on the page is relevant, and keeps the visitors attention to the information.

3. Making sure all of the information is organized correctly due to content, and easily navigational throughout the the site. Using headings are a good way to organize the information, making it easier for the visitor to scan the page. Also, using different fonts or colors for these headers is a good way so the visitors do not get bored.

4. Making sure that the content is well written, using proper grammar, punctuation and usage that will keep the visitors attention throughout the site.

5. Making sure the site has a concrete, well put together structure, that is readily recognizable to the visitor.

6. Making the more detailed information on a separate page that can be accessed through a link, and also able to be printed out.

Three web sites i am using for an examples of good content information are:

http://www.tjjournal.com

http://www.yahoo.com

http://www.area93.com

Color Schemes

The Denver Broncos have a complimentary color scheme of orange and blue. The Color combinations that create orange, green and purple are: Red+yellow=orange, yellow+blue=green, and blue+red=purple. The difference between tint and shade are that white+color=tint, and black+color=shade. The neutral colors contain equal parts of each of the three primary colors; black, white grey and sometimes brown are considered neutral colors.

The Three main types of colors schemes used to create web sites are analogues, complimentary and monochromatic. An example web site using an analogue scheme is http://www.smashingpumpkins.com. An example of a web site using a complimentary color scheme is http://www.blink182.com. An example of a web site using a monochromatic color scheme is http//www.circuitcity.com.

 

On The Cutting Edge

-A CEO of a large company is requesting this RFP.

-Chris has called a meeting to the zone to discuss the creation of a web site for a large successful company.

-Our Teams unique perspective will determine how to make a perfect website. 

-Each team member will make a list of what they think makes the perfect web site, then we will bring the lists together as a team and discuss what the best attributes for a perfect web site will be.

-The CEO does not want bottomless, simple words with lacking meaning. Words like cool, easy and fun are far to simple/

-The CEO wants descriptive words that have true meaning, she wants descriptions backed up by research,to accomplish this we will split up the background research among our team.

-Our team consists of:

-Matt Francis-Information Architect

-Tyler Thornton-Graphics Designer

-Mike Montgomery-Content manager.

The Perfect Website

-A good website should be organized with easily accessible information, and easy to navigate throughout.

-It should have a good design, with proper layout and color scheme.

-It should be uncluttered and easy to find everything.

-There should be appealing images and eye catching designs to entertain the visitor.

-The links should be separate colors from the main text with a different color as you hover your mouse over it.

-Flash animation is a good way to keep the visitors attention.

-All text should be spelled correctly with proper grammar and usage. 

-If background music is playing there should be an easy way for the visitor to turn it on/off.

-Information should be updated frequently.

-There should be 'back to top' link at the bottom of each page; given the length.

-There should be a good color contrast between the text and the background color, making it easier to read.

-There should not be more than one animated image to distract the visitor.

-There should be no distracting pop ups or advertisements that are unrelated to your page.

-There should be links to other pages related to your site somewhere on the page this is labeled as such.