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Sites featured in articles like Worst Websites of 2010 often are redesigned, which explains why some sites mentioned in my articles don't match their current look. The Daily Sucker features current examples of bad web design which haven't been fixed (yet).

If you see a site that you think sucks, email the URL to me. No personal pages (personal pages are supposed to reflect the individual's personality and artistic freedom) or web site designers (it would look like a conflict of interest), or others of their ilk.

If I think there's some merit to your selection, I may post it along with some commentary. If you know of a site that qualifies, let me know.

Bad Use of Google Translate – Example of Bad Web Design for March 23, 2011

March 23rd, 2011 4:04 am by Vincent Flanders

Submitter’s Comments: Sure its OK in the native German, but in English…

Vincent Flanders’ comments: Translation software has a long way to go to be really useful. So’s not like going back now and still a paradise vacation!” We all need one.

Google Translation of Waldesruh

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Parts on Sale – Example of Bad Web Design for March 21, 2011

March 21st, 2011 4:04 am by Vincent Flanders

Submitter’s comments: I was using Google to search for “solar powered computer” to see what would come up. Unfortunately, this did:

Vincent Flanders’ comments: I was just interviewed for a business magazine dealing with small business websites. I said the most important duty your website can perform is to make your business look credible and professional. OK, folks. For 25 points does Parts On Sale look credible and professional? If you’ve never had contact with them before, would you want to do business with them?

Parts On Sale

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Menus that Suck – Examples of Bad Web Design for March 21, 2011

March 21st, 2011 4:04 am by Vincent Flanders

Vincent Flanders’ comments: There was another silly article about “stylish menu designs” that I knew would inspire people to do the wrong thing. Here are some examples of bad web design techniques from the article.

HTML5/CSS3 Drop Down Menu

Drop Down Menu

Navigation Menu

Presentation Tool Re-Skin

Navigation

Dropdowns WTF?

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TNT Events – Example of Bad Web Design for March 16, 2011

March 16th, 2011 3:03 am by Vincent Flanders

Submitter’s comments: Their use of hidden text is so confusing. Plus, what’s up with the background? We go to their events and, thank God, their service is better than their website.

Vincent Flanders’ comments: The most important SEO element—as far as anyone can determine—is the text appearing in the home page’s TITLE tag. Unfortunately, this site’s TITLE tag is “index.” Not very helpful.

The problem with using dates on your pages is that people forget to update their site and everyone starts thinking, “These folks are lazy.” Not the impression you want to make. Speaking of dates, Mr. Bottles, the #2 Worst Business Web Site of 2009 proudly states “Last Updated 1/22/10” on their home page.

The mouseover events are just plain scary. You have to see them for yourself.

You can tell the pros from the amateurs by their use of color. TNT’s use of color is atrocious. On the other hand, CSS-Tricks uses a similar color scheme, but it looks fine.

TNT Events

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Sabletine Fine Pastries – Example #2 of Bad Web Design for March 14, 2011

March 14th, 2011 3:03 am by Vincent Flanders

Submitter’s comments: I like what they have and am still going to go in and check them out for a snack, but their website needs help.

First, the Mystery Meat Navigation is a problem.  I HATE having to click through a site to “see where I’m going to end up” because no one thought to label any of the links.

Their Contact page has everything BUT any way to contact them electronically/via email (which only makes an business with a web presence look Mickey Mouse and unprofessional).

Did you note that their Catering Menu is from 2009 – which either means that they don’t update things often, haven’t changed it in two years or are careless and changed the menu but not the title of it/link to it.  Either way, questionable.

Vincent Flanders’ comments: The “navigation” on the subpages consists of clicking on the “Back” link or on the logo. Not every effective. Also, if you have your monitor set in portrait mode, the lunch menu is down toward the bottom of the page. The menu is an unmarked PDF file.

Sabletine Fine Pastries

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