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MCJ 158S-Website Recommendations
- 1. Angel Ramirez Website Recommendations Analysis ofcontent The Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) has a great website. The information on the homepage is attention grabbing and seems to be full of relevant up-to-date facts. The quick escape button is my favorite thing on the page because it takes into consideration that some people looking for help might not want others to know it and it gives them a fast and discrete way off the site. Analysis of navigation/menus & submenus When I was visiting the MMC submenus, I found navigating the pages very easy. There is a menu tab on every page that gives you access to the rest of the website. Good work! Analysis of graphics/visuals The MMC branding of the website is very well thought-out. The purple color and logo are found on every page. The teal color that is used as contrast is also consistent on every page. One thing that I would recommend would be the use of multiple cohesive pictures throughout the site. • The Marjaree’s Story page is a great example because the picture used in the header and the pictures used on the page are cohesive with the information on the page. This idea needs to be used on all the other pages. An example of this can be the contact us page, although the current picture of the boy is heartwarming, it doesn’t make as much sense as a picture of someone on the phone, or someone talking or visiting the center. • Another recommendation would be to add pictures to the MMC Directors and the Board of Director page. The pictures of Marjaree on her page really personalize the site, having photos of the directors and the board of directors page would add another personal touch to the page. Analysis of usefulness The website if very useful. It shows all the different programs and methods of help that MMC offers their clients. Another thing the MMC website does well is
- 2. Angel Ramirez providing access totheir emergency hotline and the Nation Victim Notification Center. The website makes donating very easy. It is listed on the main page as well as on the menu tab. Signing up for the newsletter is also very clear as the link to register is displayed on every page. Analysis of content The content is great and informative. None of the pages are text heavy because of the use of drop down menus and tabs. It shows that a lot of thought was put into the layout to make readability and usability very friendly. Analysis of likelihood of repeat visits Although the website is very informative and useful, there currently isn’t much that would draw me back to the website. • Something that might help draw the audience back onto the site could be a calendar of events. This would be updated as new events or classes were being offered, therefore as a community member or client I would come back to see what new things are coming up. • An anonymous storyboard might also be something to draw an audience to the website. Personal stories are always very touching. The storyboard could be a place where clients, and friends and family of clients can share their story with the community. This gives the community a chance to come and show support and read about the effects domestic violence can have on people. I recommend it be anonymous because some people might not feel comfortable sharing their story. Final recommendations Staff page. I know there are a lot of people involved with the MMC, but a staff page will help make the MMC more personable. It will also serve to show the staff that they are important to the mission of the MMC.