Top Things You Look For...., Websites Options

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A Question or Two.

[MissHygienic]

Do the colors work well together or is it clashy? Is it neatly organized and easy on the eyes, or is it all f**ked up and messy? Does the writer write well and does not do internet-speak? Does it look like they took the time to make it instead of shoving bits and pieces together to make it "fit?"

I look for written content. Forums/polls/etc have no effect on me.

[Heathasm]

accessibility...member activity....forums are fun depending on what kind, good content, pretty pictures, tutorials, weekly///monthly activities, and more than likely some decent php skills would need to be used

[michellerrific]

this is a pretty vague question. in my mind, i was thinking of personal blogs/domains, like the kind i have and browse rather than say a commercial kind of website. so i thought the blog content was pretty important, as well as the organization [neatness of the columns, etc] but i think catching eyes is fairly important as well.

[S-Majere]

I like freebies, so long as they are usable, of good quality and their Terms of Use are not ridiculously over-policed or exaggerated. I like a website to be clean, organised and have some personal updates as well as design-y updates within the content. (I like to feel like I know a designer or a blogger). It must be unique, well presented and be updated regularly.

[libertie]

I tend to love websites right off the bat that have a good design. Easy on the eyes, nice contrasting colors, text is easy to read, it's simple but not boring. After that, the only real reason I ever have for coming back to a site is the content, so if they have a resource that's useful for me such as tutorials, pictures, or photoshop tools; or if they have interesting articles, I'll likely keep coming to the site.

(Moved to Designer's Cafe)

[Smarmosaur]

i think the pole needs to be changed so you can choose multiples...

i generally look for something unique-whether it be in design or content. coordinating colors, organized, and not boring.
as for content, i look for something i need or may use in the future, like brushes or plug-ins for photoshop.

also, i 100% agree with S-Majere.

[superstitious]

Content, content, content. The most important aspect to a website (for me) is content and organization. Sure, the flashy splashy stuff is pretty but if the site is a mess, having a beautiful banner isn't going to amount to much.

[lkajsfklajskds]

Organization is HUGE.
The owner could some philosophical shit going on but if the site's all messed up, whats the point?
The next thing i look for is written content.
Color isn't a big deal, as long as everything is visible. But that can fall under organization.

[technics]

I mainly look for the freebies, mostly tutorials.
As for the layout goes, I like the kind thats very eye-catching and unique. The content must be organized.

[queen]

Organization is HUGE.
The owner could some philosophical shit going on but if the site's all messed up, whats the point?
The next thing i look for is written content.
Color isn't a big deal, as long as everything is visible. But that can fall under organization.

very true. i realize i'd read a site with crap for content as long as i could actually SEE the crap.

there a bunch of sites with awesome content, but they are also harsh on the eyes or just very irritating to look at, so i end up never visiting again.

an awesomely unique design is always a plus, but not a necessity.

[libertie]

i think the pole needs to be changed so you can choose multiples...

Done. ;)

[Smarmosaur]

Done. ;)

dangit, i already voted. :[

[emotionaltears]

Actually, I like websites which are at the same level (or higher) then me with graphic and html skills! Oh and the peson must update a lot (4 times a week)

[moorepocket]

you have to update often to keep people from coming back.

[superficial]

For me, when I go to sites, I definitely like to see a very nice, organized, and professional layout. It cannot be all messy and all of that shit. There must be updates at least once every 1-2 days. That's what keeps people coming back. There should be interesting blogs (not ones that just say "oh yeah i went to school, then took a shit, and then I had lunch and went to take a shit again." The site must be extremely organized and the content has to be good (obviously).

[tokyo-rose]

The layout should be well-coded, organized, and aesthetically pleasing. I usually visit sites for graphics, sometimes layouts. The content should be written with as few errors as possible. Updates should be made at least once or twice a week, since I know a lot of designers don't have time to make new blogs or layouts/graphics every day. The site overall should have a good feel to it.

[datass]

The written content matters, I usually don't look much at other stuff, but I guess it depends on what the purpose of the website is.

[none345678]

if the website isn't neat, organized, and "pretty" then I wont even look at the content they have.

[emberfly]

if the website isn't neat, organized, and "pretty" then I wont even look at the content they have.

I couldn't agree more.

[venti-anemoi]

It really depends on what the website's supposed to be. If it's a graphics or resource site, the main layout has the biggest impact on me (since it's usually a good indicator of the webmaster/mistress's skill), followed closely by organization and content. If it's a blog or personal site, then the main layout doesn't matter so much unless they've got, like, neon green text on a bright blue background. Content is a biggie.

Organization usually comes up high on my list, but for some reason, it's never first. <_<