On 4/18/2014 12:53 PM, Brad Anderson wrote:
Even if it weren't better looking, just different, I'd say it should be done. I'm of the opinion that every site, no matter how good it looks, should go through redesigns periodically in order to feel fresh and non-stagnant to repeat visitors. It's a form of marketing that reassures users that something is being actively developed.
On a philosophical level, I *very* strongly disagree with this as I think it amounts to deliberate enforcement of "screwing with shit that ain't broke just for the sake of fucking around with it". If anything, I'm more likely lose respect for things that can't just decide on a look/layout and stick with it.
Constantly keeping *CONTENT* up-to-date is *far* more indicative of active development than constant rejiggering of trivialities like style. The latter gives the impression that the developers have their priorities all wrong and are actively looking for anything to distract themselves with.
*BUT*, I admit that's all just academic since I *do* agree that the proposed new design does indeed look fantastic and is worthy of replacing the current one.
That said, I also happen to think your design looks fantastic and should replace the current one just based on its appearance and big improvements to usability. It feels more professional. I'm all for this change.
