Jozef >>Christina (http://clarynathanwill.com/ )
2019-01-23
In this review, please, take into account, that
- I am 73 and you probably do not target visitors of my age group J
- I was born and lived 40 years in diferrent, eastern European environment
Do new visitors get a clear sense of who you are and what you offer when they arrive at your site?
From the 1st screen (without clicking, without scrolling down)
- I see the name of the site – but I do not know what it means
- I expect that you were an avid NA reader who turned into an avid NA reviewer – but I do not know what NA is
- Main menu suggest that can learn what NA is, because I am new to NA, that you do reviews
- I know your name, Christina Morden
- I can subscribe for updates
- I guess that you are InkSlinger Blogger, but I do not know what it is
- I see the first clickable block teaser
The first screen is too busy for me and contains some information that I either do not understand or do not know what it is.
When I scroll down, and I read more about you I start to understand the goal of your web site a little bit better.
In the text about you I see a term „New Adult books“ and I am guessing that the abbreviation NA stands for it. To be confirmed, I google this term and I find that my guess was right.
By listing your interests
- Studying History of 20th century
- Reading New Adult books
- Occasionally reading Young Adult bokks
- Watching CNN TV channel
- Browsing New York Times web site
- Listening to @crookedmediapodcast
you relatively clearly specify who youre „TRIBE“ is.
And by publishing information under „Contact me“ you express explicitelly what your goal is, to attract attention of the New Adult book authors.
Does your design direct visitors to do what you want them to do?
I think it does.
What category is your business, and is that obvious on your website?
I think it is – New Adult books
What is the purpose of this website, and is the design accomplishing it?
I think it is – reviewing New Adult books and, probably, encouraging other visitors or bloggers to use your website for posting theig comments and/or reviews.
Usability: Is there a search button?
Yes
Does your site work on mobile devices?
Yes
If you are asking for personal details or use a commerce option, is customer information secure?
N/A yet, but URL field says „Not secure“
Is the style consistent throughout the website?
Yes
What feel does the website give:
· Orderly (5) or messy (1)?
5
· Sparse (5) or crowded (1)?
3
Your web site shows the Featured image in both, in the teasers on the home page and on the individual post page as well. And you want to have the same full picture in the body of the individual post.
If your theme would allow, turn off showing the Featured image on the individual post page. My theme allows me to do that by going Dashboard / Appearance / Customize / Theme options / Single Post options / Show/Hide Featured Image on Single Post
· Playful (5) or formal (1)?
2
· and how does that align with my goals (5-very good, 1-very poorly) ?
my guess: 4
<end of peer evaluation>
Jozef Starosta