Butler University – Institute for Study Abroad – Episode #15
Site Scores:
| Site | Visual | Information | Code | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University – Institute for Study Abroad | 98 | 98 | 95 | (291/300) 97% A |
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November 13th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Hi Nick – Let me start by saying that each episode seems to be getting smoother and better quality. I am a fan.
A suggestion for your consideration. As always, you can ignore without fear of losing a viewer. . . So . . . Consider a table or index of sites that you review with their scores and a quick summary of your overall reaction. It would give a user a quick tool to look at sites that have both good and bad “reviews”. Another small suggestion, in the same vein – You have your other shows along the bottom of the viewer that are titled with the Review Number. It might be more helpful to use or add the school name as a viewer may be interested in the review of a particular school . . . .
I seem ta have all sorts of suggestions as to how you can do things better – I hope that I do not come on as too demanding . . . . especially since I think you are doing a great job and I am not sure how you find the time to do all that you do as it is.
Keep up the good work.
George
November 14th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Don’t forget to click on the spinning world in the middle (the program finder)… it’s a key interactive part of the site!
November 14th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Nick – great review – can you minus another couple points from design? That picture on the side with a drop shadow and a reflection effect??? I think they need to pick one effect and stick with it
even the shadow is reflecting… I would still give it high marks for sure but that one thing makes me want to give it a little less than a 98.
Keep up the good work – really enjoying your reviews!
-Andy
November 15th, 2008 at 8:25 am
@George Thanks for the suggestion! I totally am in the process of doing this. I was annoyed the other day when I went to look for an old episode and I could only view two at a time.
I see what you mean about the “other” sites below the newest site. I think this is a great idea and have begun working on some comps for a modified homepage.
@Nate OMG! How could I miss that awesome feature? I just went and clicked on the globe and was amazed at the interactivity.
@Andy I did not even notice the reflection is also on the drop shadow. They could have cleaned that up a little. Looks like they are using the YUI reflection JS script to create them on the fly. They took so much time crafting the rest of the site I wonder why they choose that solution.
Thank you guy soo much for watching, you all make me so excited about the web and helping people!