Hello
These notes accompany an image that I have uploaded to the SiteReDo folder in the Documents & Files section. I can see it as: http://website.openoffice.org/files/documents/28/2423/prototype_j1.png but I think Kay or Louis needs to approve it before you can see it.
The colours are not representative or suggested, just crayons that I have available and I like bright colours :)
The prototype maintains the same header and footer, except the login has been removed and replaced with the Search box.
The prototype shows three main buttons down the left side:
- OpenOffice.org 1.1.4 Download - click to display http://download.openoffice.org/1.1.4/index.html
- New to OpenOffice.org - click to display landing page for new visitors to the OpenOffice.org web site, project, community, or new to OpenOffice.org the product.
- Native Language Confederation - click to display http://native-lang.openoffice.org/ or http://projects.openoffice.org/native-lang.html
The right sides:
- Wide narrow height column with short description of what is OpenOffice.org, both a product and a project with links from OpenOffice.org components to the appropriate product pages. Small text links to case studies, testimonials and awards.
- Two boxes of similar size:
- Hold one large article or two smaller articles with link to page displaying previous articles.
- "In the news" to list the news items as we do now, but include a smaller link under the heading "...Press Room" to link to http://marketing.openoffice.org/press/
Where have all the links gone?
- "Coming Events" to be moved to http://marketing.openoffice.org/conference/ and linked from the Marketing Project. These can be mentioned in the article section if and when required.
- Developer and early release builds to be mentioned on the Download page.
- Sitemap has been incorporated in "New to OpenOffice.org", but if still required, perhaps this can be included in or near the footer, alongside the SourceCast "Get help?".
- Login moved to subsequent pages.
- Move "Project Guidelines" to http://projects.openoffice.org/
New page - "New to OpenOffice.org" - Welcome to OpenOffice.org, describe both product and community. - Describe tabs across the top; Home, Download, Support, Development, Projects, and how to get around once leave this and home page. Let people know what is behind the tabs so they will have more confidence about clicking on them. Also, the fact that they can access these tabs from anywhere on the site.
Welcome page to include guidance/map with couple sentence description for with links to relevant page: - About Us - Licenses - I feel this needs to be re-written for people that wish to just use OpenOffice.org. At present, probably include in Contribute section. - Contribute - include To Do list - Donate - Mailing Lists - FAQ
Notes:
1. I find it disconcerting when articles are only up for a matter of days or even only hours. Articles to be archived on "Articles, Interviews, Blogs, and Newsletters" page. Recommend that articles are up for 5-7 days to allow people in different time zones) to read the article before being moved to an archive page.
2. Left nav bar on subsequent pages to remain the same, or if changed top portion to remain constant.
I wanted the Native Language Confederation to feature prominently as I feel that a small link or box does not properly guide or represent a very large section of our community.
I have tried to be succinct, but if my accompanying notes are terse, please do not hesitate to ask. I look forward to your feedback.
Regards Jacqueline
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