[sword-devel] New front page CrossWire

[Tom Cornell]

I don't think it's such a problem, if you know what to expect (i.e., a
long list of software projects sorted into helpful categories). If you
know you are going to be presented with a list of software projects
for different platforms (basically), then it is clear that you should
scroll down the page until you find the platform that interests you.
So maybe just starting the page with something like:

  Crosswire provides a number of software tools to support Bible study:
    * Web-based study tools
    * Study tools for desktop and laptop
    * Study tools for handhelds, smart phones, and mobile phones
   etc.

where each bullet point is a hyperlink to the relevant section lower
down the page?

-Tom Cornell

On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 11:11 AM, Daniel Owens <dhowens at pmbx.net> wrote:
> It IS unwieldy. I sometimes wonder how far a casual browser would get down the page with so much text.
>
> You mentioned a more thorough redesign. Have you thought about cutting the text of the main column down to a few bullet points and a link for each app/project? I mean, why not use icons for each OS (mentioned already, I believe) and be brutal about reducing text and leaving details to project sites? There are just so many projects, and it is hard to know which should come first on the list. Screenshots are helpful but...
>
> I would help with text, but I am hesitant to take that drastic a step...
>
> Daniel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Peter von Kaehne" <refdoc at gmx.net>
> To: "SWORD Developers
>
> OK, now the frontpage is _really_ unwieldy.... ;-)
>
> I have listened to the various comments and have re-incorporated all
> sword applications but for the truly and irredeemably dead ones. I will
> find a solution for the Palm ones. I do think BpBible should stay in.
> Maybe we can convince them to upgrade their own rating-by-version-number?
>
> I have changed the link to the volunteer page and redirected volunteers
> and developers straight to the wiki. The former volunteer.jsp is now a
> wiki page.
>
> Forums are linked to. Adding the link has led to doubling of traffic
> within minutes. Not sure whteher this was an artefact, but we will see
> in a few days.
>
> I am still freshing things up for a few more days and then will move on
> to proper redesign. If anyone else wants to have a go - feel free.
>
> Peter
>
>
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