Web Page Revision Essay

     A couple of dramatic changes took place on my Web Page from the beginning until now. The original web page was Ok before, but after many hours of revisions, I am pleased with the overall look and feel of the page now. The original layout consisted of an extremely large photo that took up the entire screen, and links that were only able to be reached by scrolling down past the photo. From class discussions, I learned that scrolling down a page can be bothersome, and links should be easily accessible. I decided to place the links at the top of the page, in order to save the viewer from scrolling down the page. I placed a picture on the right side of the page, so that it would not interfere with access to the links, and this turned out to be a very effective placement for the picture, in relation to the links.

     Colin Mackenzie, in his web style guide titled, �Get to the Point,� (see works cited) advises the web page designer to, �try and get to the point on the first page, or at least give people an idea of what your site is about. If people have to go hunting, they may move on.� Most people visiting my site will be searching for particular information, and most likely do not want to search too long for it. I totally agree with the previous statement by Mackenzie, and made a point of writing brief captions beneath each link, so that the readers have a good idea where they are going.

     Another observation made by Mackenzie is that, �a common mistake new developers make, is to overdo it when putting together a web site. It's very easy to go overboard with new 'toys', so try to use extras in moderation.� I �toyed around� with a variety of different backgrounds and found that black, coupled with red text, was extremely easy on the eyes to view. After researching countless web pages, I came to the conclusion that simple, but effective, color combinations, was the best choice for my page.

     Finally, I was able to maintain a visual balance, by applying graphics, and pictures, sparingly throughout the pages. Mackenzie is in agreement with a balanced approach in the following sentences, �too much of something just comes off as being tacky...but used sparingly it can add just the right seasoning. When spicing up your site, try to add things only when they complement what's already there, and not to overdo it when you find something you like.� The pictures complement every page very well, and are pleasing to look at, although I placed them at the bottom of the page, or to the side, in order to not take away attention from the text, or links.      I believe my web page is eye-pleasing,and easily navigable, which reflects the simple,and balanced, approach I take in my life as well.I enjoyed this project very much and hope that it is apparent when looking at my completed page.

Works Cited:

Mackenzie, Colin. Web Design Tips: Overdoing It. April 07, 2003. http://www.colin.mackenzie.org/webdesign/overdo.html

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