Building a homepage for a website is certainly not an easy task. Chapter 7 concentrate on how to create a close-to-perfect homepage, using clear directions for the users like search box, welcome blurb, tag line, and the organization of the details. Each elements takes an important in terms of the design, helping to give the users an idea of how to use the website wisely. For example, creating a tag line, to provide a brief explanation of the website place next to the logo on top; is not the same as a motto, it is to give the user a brief idea what the website is basically about. The author also suggest the web builder to show the website to someone outside the team so that person can see what is missing when no one in the team would be able to; in that way, it could make the website easier to use for everyone. He also suggested the website should contain clear information about what it does (purposes of the site); how can one get started(navigation) ; what can one find on there (content) ; and why should they go on there ( differentiation). Again, the homepage should not carry way too much information to confuse the user, instead, it should gives a clear direction to the user whether they want to browse, search, or surf to get started. At the end of the chapter, the author redesign 2 existing homepages on how to send a clear message to users and also better organizations.
I found this chapter very useful on behalf on the coming project, I did not realize that there are so many thoughts behind a homepage design. Now after reading this, I have a better understanding of building basic web pages, and how can I build things to help people use the site easier. The design or outlook is vital, but it is more important to create a user-friendly page. If one find it benefits them, it is more likely for them to come back and visit in the future. This book focus a lot on the details, it certainly helps me a lot on understanding how to build/create a basic e-commerce website.
* Building a homepage
* Tag line
* How to write a welcome blurb
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