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New Web Layout



I think I mentioned that the Auxiliary stopped publishing a printed copy of our news magazine and wants to move to a web-based format. The first step was to create a mock-up of the new format. I followed the layout of electronic newspapers such as the New York Times and the Washington Post. There are tabs/links along the top and the individual headlines that will link to articles of interest. This is purely a mock-up. I used photos that I took and "lorem ipsum" text to get a feel for how the various page elements will work together.
I am still learning the software and not ready to build this complicated page set-up in Design Premium. I just needed a guide for when I am ready. I needed a 'vision' of what to build.
That question mark along the left edge- I am not sure what to put there yet.
Why do I think this lacks the pizazz of a printed copy? I think because there is no "wow" factor.

posted on Aug 14, 2011 10:32 AM ()

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Not bad Dottie,maybe some changes but not all that bad.
comment by fredo on Aug 15, 2011 1:27 PM ()
I'll be sending some idea links soon....
comment by marta on Aug 15, 2011 10:00 AM ()
Yes, please do! Look forward to them.
reply by dragonflyby on Aug 19, 2011 8:20 AM ()
It looks impressive enough. Of course, I don't understand the computer jargon, but no matter. With Marta's help, you'll have a winner!
comment by solitaire on Aug 15, 2011 5:24 AM ()
It looks good to me and Marta can help.
reply by elderjane on Aug 15, 2011 8:20 AM ()
I think it looks great. It can take a while to shift from print-based medium to online versions. I know it took a while to get my balance when I shifted to using online lectures rather than handouts and spoken lectures. One of the things that have helped is the inclusion of podcasts and other forms of interactive multimedia.
comment by lunarhunk on Aug 14, 2011 1:37 PM ()
Good work! Some suggestions, if I may, as I work as a news web editor, make the pictures bigger, and the page deeper, even it it means not being able to see the whole page on your desktop monitor. That will increase the WOW factor you are looking for. Use as many photos as you can. Also consider linking one large main story photo to a slide show of photos on the same topic, a la The Washington Post. Your readers will love more photos.
comment by marta on Aug 14, 2011 11:19 AM ()
Linking images to slide shows is already on the list of elements we plan to include. Too bad you are not in the Auxiliary- I could really use your help.
reply by dragonflyby on Aug 15, 2011 8:20 AM ()
Wow! Could I use your help! Can you send me links to your web news so that I can pilfer ideas?
reply by dragonflyby on Aug 14, 2011 1:22 PM ()
I like it... I think you did a good job on it. Maybe more color though?
comment by kristilyn3 on Aug 14, 2011 10:52 AM ()

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