Good Websites
Facebook is an easy, simple to use method of keeping in touch with friends and relatives. The layout and colour scheme is uncomplicated, making the website specific and straight to the point. Each user has their own home page specific to their friends and events. Adding photos and information about yourself enables the page to become the users own, a virtual representation of themself. With millions of users all over the world, the site provides constant news feeds and updates, so the user always finds the content relevant and up to date.
Radio 1
The radio 1 website creates online access to Radio 1 program content. Pages are categorized into themes and information in line with the programs broadcasted on Radio 1. This makes it easy for users to navigate to the pages they are interested in, for example the ‘Top 40 Singles’ or the ‘News’. The website also offers the user a chance to download the best bits of shows and programs that they might want to catch up on using ‘Podcasts’. The colour scheme and layout is relevant to the youth/young adult target age groups; Bright, refreshing, colourful, inspiring and energetic.
Ark Clothing
This online shopping website uses an uncomplicated layout, making browsing and shopping a quick and easy thing to do. Items for sale are categorized by Gender, Items, and Brands. If the user is looking for something specific they can find it almost straight away. Woman’s and Men’s Clothes are completely separated by the colour scheme, using pink for women, and blue for men, making it seem like two completely different sites. Photos load up quickly, with more then one image for each product which means there’s no waiting around to view the product you want to buy. When it comes to buying a product, the website asks only for the information it needs, the user doesn’t feel like they are giving away irrelevant personal information out and therefore trusts the site.
