March 23rd, 2011 4:04 am by Vincent Flanders
Vincent Flanders’ comments: I like this example because all they have to do to make the page acceptable is remove the background image — and it’s not that obtrusive. Well, they should limit the number of visible posts to 10 rather than show all 799 (it may be less, but I didn’t count).
What’s really wonderful about the site is that I can’t tell if it’s a “loon” site. Most loon sites feature Over-the-top web design and are easily identifiable. This site’s content looks like it was written by someone rational and sane, so I’m inclined to look favorably on what s/he has to say.
Brave New Climate – Fukushima
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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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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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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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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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