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Tips To Creating Better Website Navigation

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Navigation should not be taken lightly since it is the most important interfacing utility on your website. Many times, people throw in whatever they think is important on the site. This is almost like going to the fridge and throwing together everything you like into one salad - it is just not effective and will probably leave a bad taste in your mouth. 1. Think Navigation should be thought through carefully. When considering the top level navigation, it is usually better to cut out options than add them. Sit down with a pen and paper and map out each section and page that needs to be in the navigation (notice I did not say "that you want to be in the navigation"). 2. Prioritize This fits hand-in-hand with the first tip. Determine the options in which your user will be most interested. What are the sections most used on your site? How do users flow through your site? Do they check one section first, then another? How can you arrange the navigation and options to improve the user experience? 3. Group Try to group items into logical contexts. If it does not fit in the group, then it needs to go somewhere else. Many links live perfectly fine in the footer. Don't think that every single section/link/page needs to be in the main navigation cascade. 4. Optimize More times than not, the first stab at a navigation is not the most effective. Analyze your traffic flows and adjust accordingly. If you find that your users are not clicking on the "About Us" page, then it may be better to link to this page in the footer. You goal is to create the best navigation interface possible for the user. Give them what they need to make browsing the site most effective.

Top 10 Best Commercials During the 2008 Olympic Games

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The 2008 Olymipcs not only showcased the best athletes in the world, but also the best commercials in the world. Clearly, the marketing opportunities are huge during Olympic broadcasts and several companies stepped up to the plate. The following commercials are the best of the 2008 Olympics - they are engaging, compelling, and inspiring. 10. Coca-Cola: Bird's Nest 9. GM: I Was Made For You 8. Home Depot: Sweat 7. Visa GO WORLD Series: Michael Phelps 8 Gold Medals 6. GM: Gas Station/Chevy Volt 5. Coke: Olympics and Special Olympics 4. Visa GO WORLD Series: Kerri Strug 3. Nike: Courage (I've Got Soul) 2. Visa GO WORLD Series: Come Together 1. Visa GO WORLD Series: Derek Redmond And a Bonus... the worst commercial of the 2008 Games. McDonald's "Golden" Sandwich Commercial

FUSE Commercial: Music is Your Soulmate

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Good commercials are good. Great commercials are better. Profound, I know.