Comments on: 6 Reasons Websites Fail at Getting Their Points Across

By: J

Sun, 23 May 2010 20:04:58 +0000

Read some of the sales pitches and documentation surrounding KickApps and you’ll see some of the worst abuses of number 2 I’ve ever seen.

By: Rei Paki

Rei Paki — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:34:10 +0000

Hey Sam, great post! I’ve often said that many sites would benefit from by removing 90% of the cruft and leaving what’s left to more clearly and effectively communicate the core point. So I would say another would be “Lack of a clear content strategy”.

“unsurpassed innovation” – love it!

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:45:16 +0000

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By: Joe Salmi

Joe Salmi — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:24:02 +0000

Just wanted to say these are some great ideas. I think a lot of people try to add way to much to their sites to get that “more professional” look. I did this myself when I started building sites but after some time you start to develop an eye for things and here are 6 wonderful things to know about site building.

Thanks and good work.
Joe

By: Brandon Cox

Brandon Cox — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:15:52 +0000

I find in designing a new site, I try to complete it with zero stock imagery, then add it if necessary at the tail end. I think you raise some good issues and your advice, if taken, will make the web less annoying for all! Thanks.

By: zabox.net

zabox.net — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:44:51 +0000

6 Reasons Websites Fail at Getting Their Points Across…

Every website tries to communicate a different message. With some sites, it is hard to determine what exactly that message is….

By: joyoge.com

joyoge.com — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:35:16 +0000

6 Reasons Websites Fail at Getting Their Points Across…

Every website tries to communicate a different message. With some sites, it is hard to determine what exactly that message is.

Here’s a list of things that detract from the individuality of a website, as well as bury or distract from the intended p…