What do you want from a webpage? at DVinfo.net

Gino Terribilini · March 3rd, 2004, 10:04 PM

I'm in the process of creating a webpage (www.motuspictures.com) and i am having a hard time coming up with things to put on it. If you were some kind of business person and i gave you my URL, what kinds of things/ information would you want to see? What style would you expect? I have no experience in HTML or Flash (i'm using Adobe GoLive! for the first time ever), so nothing too complex. Any ideas/ opinions would help a lot. Thanks!

-Gino Terribilini

Witold Chrabaszcz · March 3rd, 2004, 10:37 PM

Skip Flash. No one goes to a webpage to see animations that don't let the user navigate the page on his/her terms.

One suggestion is to put contact info on your site. (Address, phone, email, hours) You would be surprised how many people forget this simple, but critical, piece of information.... Or make it hard to find.

John Hudson · March 3rd, 2004, 11:27 PM

Whether you use FLASH or HTML, the keys are to have not only a modern/professional looking site, but one that is fast loading and easy to navigate.

Rob Lohman · March 4th, 2004, 05:56 AM

Very good tips thusfar. What I really "hate" are those sites
that start with a splash image which you must click to "enter"
before getting to the next page. That's just time wasted.

I think a professional and relaxing look with clear navigation
is king. Some homepages try to cram as much as possible in
one page and that just results in sensory overload. It should
look well balanced. Fast speed with a good design (can be a
tough tradeoff) is important as well.

If possible I would at least put your e-mail and phone number
on the first page (or perhaps every page) where the e-mail is
clickable as well. You might have a contact page for more detailed
instructions with a route for example.

I've also seen it tons of time that companies forget to include
(all) contact details or you need to hunt it down first.
Communication is the most important thing (that's what the site
is for!).

Futher I always personally like to see good product information
(including a very detailed view on a seperate page if that's
applicable) with pictures etc. Ofcourse this depends highly on
what your "product" is.

Lastly, some good company information (perhaps with the
contact information) and the people running it is welcomed in
my view.

Few good corporate sites use flash. If they use it, it is mostly
applied to enhance the product information or try to get your
interest in certain (new) products.

Gino Terribilini · March 6th, 2004, 01:12 PM

Thanks for all your feedback. I will definately take it all into consideration.

March 3rd, 2004, 10:04 PM	#1
Gino Terribilini Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 91	What do you want from a webpage? I'm in the process of creating a webpage (www.motuspictures.com) and i am having a hard time coming up with things to put on it. If you were some kind of business person and i gave you my URL, what kinds of things/ information would you want to see? What style would you expect? I have no experience in HTML or Flash (i'm using Adobe GoLive! for the first time ever), so nothing too complex. Any ideas/ opinions would help a lot. Thanks! -Gino Terribilini

March 4th, 2004, 05:56 AM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Very good tips thusfar. What I really "hate" are those sites that start with a splash image which you must click to "enter" before getting to the next page. That's just time wasted. I think a professional and relaxing look with clear navigation is king. Some homepages try to cram as much as possible in one page and that just results in sensory overload. It should look well balanced. Fast speed with a good design (can be a tough tradeoff) is important as well. If possible I would at least put your e-mail and phone number on the first page (or perhaps every page) where the e-mail is clickable as well. You might have a contact page for more detailed instructions with a route for example. I've also seen it tons of time that companies forget to include (all) contact details or you need to hunt it down first. Communication is the most important thing (that's what the site is for!). Futher I always personally like to see good product information (including a very detailed view on a seperate page if that's applicable) with pictures etc. Ofcourse this depends highly on what your "product" is. Lastly, some good company information (perhaps with the contact information) and the people running it is welcomed in my view. Few good corporate sites use flash. If they use it, it is mostly applied to enhance the product information or try to get your interest in certain (new) products. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 3rd, 2004, 10:37 PM	#2
Witold Chrabaszcz New Boot Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: rtys Posts: 12	Skip Flash. No one goes to a webpage to see animations that don't let the user navigate the page on his/her terms. One suggestion is to put contact info on your site. (Address, phone, email, hours) You would be surprised how many people forget this simple, but critical, piece of information.... Or make it hard to find.

March 3rd, 2004, 11:27 PM	#3
John Hudson Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 32° 44' N 117° 10' W Posts: 820	Whether you use FLASH or HTML, the keys are to have not only a modern/professional looking site, but one that is fast loading and easy to navigate.

March 6th, 2004, 01:12 PM	#5
Gino Terribilini Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 91	Thanks for all your feedback. I will definately take it all into consideration.