ZoomConcept Reviews
Minor Problem on Homepage V1 1 Might lighten these up a bit, they really fade to the background. So much so I hardly noticed them. It's good they're not distracting, but perhaps a little too much so. New Idea on Homepage V1 1 I like the call to action, and how to-the-point this is. However while it does stand off the page, I feel that it could do so a little better. Consider using box-shadow or something to help make it stand off of the background just a bit more. -
Benjamin Evans commented:great idea. I think i may change the background to achieve this
Other on Homepage V1 1 Depending on the content of these frames, you might consider a roller over type of change with opacity as to prevent people from skipping over your call to action. Just be sure these don't over power it. -
Benjamin Evans commented:
another great idea.. i'll apply a subtle rollover opacity change to these
Summary:
Clear and Simple. I like the simplicity of the page, and how many of the elements do well to exist but not distract.
Closing thought: What's next? Would be great to see some concepts of what happens after the individuals information is collected.
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Benjamin Evans commented:
Thanks for the feedback! - I'm going to put up some more concept soon to show the nav flow for users who've signed up
Could i ask which form you prefer? The one on homepage 1 Vs Hompage 2? I'm wondering if the square 'submit' button works better as a rectangle or not... it's all about the usability after all@
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Daniel Merchen commented:I like the rectangular one myself. The additional information in what I'm assuming is "Homepage 2" is nice, but it not quite as concise. My eyes don't feel like they've a place to land. Maybe tone back the background to reduce its contrast making it easier for people to 'land' somewhere?
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Minor Problem on Homepage V2 1 This should be left-aligned 2 This should be right-aligned 3 These buttons are a bit goofy. I assume they allow scrolling through the thumbnails but I'm not sure it's really clear. I would try putting those controls on either side of the images and move the headline over to the left instead. -
Benjamin Evans commented:
great idea
Serious Problem on Homepage V2 1 This should be rephrased to really emphasize the benefit to the target. The reason people sign up isn't going to be because "Getcast has..." it will be because "You'll get..." or something to that extent. Make this statement have value rather than just stating a fact (i.e. "Get your access pass to a wide database of casting calls & deals for performing artists"). -
Benjamin Evans commented:
Thank you for noticing this.. I knew the text was incorrect in that it presented a feature as opposed to a benefit and have drafted multiple versions for split testing
Critical Problem on Homepage V2 1 This text is completely unreadable. I thought it was some kind of lines/pattern until I looked closer. -
Benjamin Evans commented:
changed it!
2 This is also unreadable. I didn't even notice it until I was about to click submit on my review -
Benjamin Evans commented:
changed it!
Positive Feature on Homepage V2 1 The logo is nice New Idea on Homepage V2 1 Eliminate this dashed rule and use a different color for one of the blocks of text to separate them instead. -
Benjamin Evans commented:
Could I ask you to expand on this a little? I'm not entirely sure what you mean by 'use a different color for one of the blocks of text..'
do you mean change the background color? or just the text color?
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Patrick Niebrzydowski commented:no, just the text color. Either for the main headline (above the rule), or for "Request an Invite"
2 I would recommend using a more active word to label the button though (i.e. "Sign Up" or "Get My Invite"). Also, a nice accent color might be nice here, like a vibrant green perhaps. -
Benjamin Evans commented:
I initially chose submit as the square button wouldnt allow much else, But i will experiment with the idea of using the rectangular button which will allow more text- thanks!
Other on Homepage V2 1 The photo is nice, but is there a reason it's so blurry? -
Benjamin Evans commented:
2 reasons in fact 1. Because it ensures the users attention is drawn to the text box 2. There are two photographers in the shot who would only allow me to use it if i blurred out their faces!
I was hoping the blurriness would ensure the users' attention is pulled to the text box, but if the blurriness is distracting then I'll have to hunt for a new image that works!
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Patrick Niebrzydowski commented:
try sharpening the floor and the two people on it, and leave the background blurred. I just think it looks sloppy rather than intentional and detracts from it a bit.
Summary:
The layout as a whole is good. Very clean and simple and gets the message across. The square Submit button is quite awkward, and it throws off the balance of the overall window. Use the second version with the longer button. I think the box would look better with slightly rounded corners (maybe 4-8px) as well.
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Benjamin Evans commented:
Thanks for the excellent feedback! I really appreciate the time you took to go through the various elements :-)
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already done!