A Review of Landing page for research paper library by Eloy Munoz

What version to review

  • Eloy Munoz

    Eloy Munoz

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    What version to review

    Posted on Dec 14, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Hello Jens,

    Which one is the latest version to review, the screenshot here or the live site?

    • Jens Schriver
      Jens Schriver commented:
      Posted: on Dec 15, 2010 at 7:52 PM

      The screenshot.

    • Eloy Munoz
      Eloy Munoz commented:
      Posted: on Dec 15, 2010 at 8:48 PM

      First of all, say that I liked the comments from Michael, I pretty much agree on all he said. A couple of things I might add:

      • If this is the screenshot of the homepage I think it needs some copy to explain what the website is about, how is this website going to help me, what do I get from registering an account? I think the user get the point that this website has essays and tips for students to write those essays but it doesn't tell me what is special about "WriteWork" so that I feel I have to register (wich I assume is one of the goals for this site). Is important to communicate the uniqueness of "WriteWork".

      • Another vote for the "Popular essays" module to be a bit higher. It will be possible to display the three modules "above the fold" so that you don't need to be concerned about users missing the module of the member study.

      • I like that you have the breadcrums on the top. Are the interior pages having the left column with the modules too? In my opinion is not needed.

      • Visually I am not going to add much, I like the colors, they are soft, appropriate for a website that will require the user to spend more time than an average site because is going to read (hopefully) a lot of content). On this regard I would suggest to test the site on iPads, I can see this might be a good website to read on such a device.

      I would also like to see a screenshot of the footer, I would say that a well organized footer will help the navigation on such a site.

    • Jens Schriver
      Jens Schriver commented:
      Posted: on Dec 16, 2010 at 1:40 PM

      Hi Eloy, Thanks for taking the time to comment! Yes, I agree, the purpose needs to be more explicit. We are working with a copywriter to make that happen.

      I'm not sure how we would be able to show all three modules above the fold..?

      Thanks, Jens

    • Eloy Munoz
      Eloy Munoz commented:
      Posted: on Dec 16, 2010 at 6:01 PM

      Maybe you can put only one quote on the top module and only one popular essay, this would give you enough space, but of course is a matter of what is the priority for the client.