MediaGoblin.org v2 - Revision history

Helen Christian: /* Reasons for the redesign. */ spacing punctuation.

2016-02-16T00:31:26Z

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	I was also the one who created the current [http://www.mediagoblin.org MediaGoblin.org] design. However, it could use some serious updating. I had several things I wish to see improve :		I was also the one who created the current [http://www.mediagoblin.org MediaGoblin.org] design. However, it could use some serious updating. I had several things I wish to see improve :

	* '''Immediately and clearly explain what MediaGoblin is and what it does.''' I do not think this is clear at all on our current homepage. It begins with "The perfect tool to show and share your media !" which sounds positive, but doesn't really explain anything. It goes on with four more bullet points, about the community and the GNU project among other things, but none of these provide any information about MediaGoblin's functionality.		* '''Immediately and clearly explain what MediaGoblin is and what it does.''' I do not think this is clear at all on our current homepage. It begins with "The perfect tool to show and share your media ! " which sounds positive, but doesn't really explain anything. It goes on with four more bullet points, about the community and the GNU project among other things, but none of these provide any information about MediaGoblin's functionality.

	* '''Provide an easier way to get started with MediaGoblin.''' The current design has a big line of text in the middle saying "Get started with the latest MediaGoblin release", which seems pretty straightforward. But then it provides you with three choices, or maybe three steps, and it is unclear which one you should pick or start with.		* '''Provide an easier way to get started with MediaGoblin.''' The current design has a big line of text in the middle saying "Get started with the latest MediaGoblin release", which seems pretty straightforward. But then it provides you with three choices, or maybe three steps, and it is unclear which one you should pick or start with.

Helen Christian: /* Mockups (most recent one at the top). */ fullstops punctuation.

2016-02-16T00:30:35Z

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	== Mockups (most recent one at the top). ==		== Mockups (most recent one at the top). ==

	=== Third iteration ===		=== Third iteration. ===

	http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe3.png		http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe3.png
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	* What is a good position for the "quick links" ? They will be in the top corner on any other page on the website, but I think they may demand too much attention if we put them at the top of the homepage as well.		* What is a good position for the "quick links" ? They will be in the top corner on any other page on the website, but I think they may demand too much attention if we put them at the top of the homepage as well.

	=== Second iteration ===		=== Second iteration. ===
	* Slightly higher fidelity.		* Slightly higher fidelity.
	* Includes several changes to the layout.		* Includes several changes to the layout.
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	http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe2.png		http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe2.png

	=== First iteration ===		=== First iteration. ===
	A first low-fidelity wireframe: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe.png		A first low-fidelity wireframe: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe.png

	=== Old design ===		=== Old design. ===

	A mockup of the current [https://wiki.mediagoblin.org/Main_Page MediaGoblin.org] design: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/final.png		A mockup of the current [https://wiki.mediagoblin.org/Main_Page MediaGoblin.org] design: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/final.png

Helen Christian: /* Mockups (most recent one at the top) */ fullstop punctuation.

2016-02-16T00:29:59Z

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	'''Quick note #2:''' virtually all of the copy in the current mockups is placeholder text. Therefore, comments on the content of the page will not yet be of much use. I will be working on replacing it with proper copy as soon as possible, so we can also gather feedback on that part of the design.		'''Quick note #2:''' virtually all of the copy in the current mockups is placeholder text. Therefore, comments on the content of the page will not yet be of much use. I will be working on replacing it with proper copy as soon as possible, so we can also gather feedback on that part of the design.

	== Mockups (most recent one at the top) ==		== Mockups (most recent one at the top). ==

	=== Third iteration ===		=== Third iteration ===

Helen Christian: /* Request for feedback */ fullstop punctuation.

2016-02-16T00:29:37Z

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	The homepage should also contain other information, such as links to the repository and [http://issues.mediagoblin.org/ bug tracker], but in my opinion its primary function should be to explain what MediaGoblin is and to get people started with it quickly.		The homepage should also contain other information, such as links to the repository and [http://issues.mediagoblin.org/ bug tracker], but in my opinion its primary function should be to explain what MediaGoblin is and to get people started with it quickly.

	== Request for feedback ==		== Request for feedback. ==

	One of the reasons I created this page was to gather feedback. If you are interested, please keep checking this page for any updates and let me ([[User:schendje\|schendje]]) know what you think. The best place to reach me would be the MediaGoblin IRC channel, which is also where I'll announce any updates.		One of the reasons I created this page was to gather feedback. If you are interested, please keep checking this page for any updates and let me ([[User:schendje\|schendje]]) know what you think. The best place to reach me would be the MediaGoblin IRC channel, which is also where I'll announce any updates.

Helen Christian: /* Reasons for the redesign */ fullstop punctuation.

2016-02-16T00:29:21Z

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	This page tracks the MediaGoblin.org website redesign and is maintained by [[User:schendje\|schendje]].		This page tracks the MediaGoblin.org website redesign and is maintained by [[User:schendje\|schendje]].

	== Reasons for the redesign ==		== Reasons for the redesign. ==

	I was also the one who created the current [http://www.mediagoblin.org MediaGoblin.org] design. However, it could use some serious updating. I had several things I wish to see improve :		I was also the one who created the current [http://www.mediagoblin.org MediaGoblin.org] design. However, it could use some serious updating. I had several things I wish to see improve :

Helen Christian: /* Old design */ WebLink to Main Page.

2016-02-16T00:28:43Z

Old design: WebLink to Main Page.

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	=== Old design ===		=== Old design ===

	A mockup of the current MediaGoblin.org design: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/final.png		A mockup of the current [https://wiki.mediagoblin.org/Main_Page MediaGoblin.org] design: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/final.png

Helen Christian: /* Second iteration */ full stops.

2016-02-16T00:27:59Z

Second iteration: full stops.

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	=== Second iteration ===		=== Second iteration ===
	* Slightly higher fidelity		* Slightly higher fidelity.
	* Includes several changes to the layout		* Includes several changes to the layout.

	http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe2.png		http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe2.png

Helen Christian: /* Third iteration */ punctuation fullstops and ? QM's.

2016-02-16T00:27:34Z

Third iteration: punctuation fullstops and ? QM's.

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	http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe3.png		http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/wireframe3.png

	* Almost the same as previous, but added screenshots		* Almost the same as previous, but added screenshots.
	* A short explanation for this layout: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/layout_explained.png		* A short explanation for this layout: http://schendje.fedorapeople.org/goblin/homepage/layout_explained.png

	Questions:		Questions:
	* Is it obvious that the images are screenshots? They can of course be clicked to show a bigger version.		* Is it obvious that the images are screenshots ? They can of course be clicked to show a bigger version.
	* What is a good position for the "quick links"? They will be in the top corner on any other page on the website, but I think they may demand too much attention if we put them at the top of the homepage as well.		* What is a good position for the "quick links" ? They will be in the top corner on any other page on the website, but I think they may demand too much attention if we put them at the top of the homepage as well.

	=== Second iteration ===		=== Second iteration ===

Helen Christian: /* Reasons for the redesign */ bug tracker webLink

2016-02-16T00:20:23Z

Reasons for the redesign: bug tracker webLink

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	* '''Remove the need for a separate tour page.''' Currently, we point visitors to our Tour page to learn more. This page contains plenty of information and screenshots, which is good. However, I think it would me more effective if MediaGoblin was introduced like this right on the homepage. Therefore, I wanted to combine the homepage and the tour page into a single page.		* '''Remove the need for a separate tour page.''' Currently, we point visitors to our Tour page to learn more. This page contains plenty of information and screenshots, which is good. However, I think it would me more effective if MediaGoblin was introduced like this right on the homepage. Therefore, I wanted to combine the homepage and the tour page into a single page.

	The homepage should also contain other information, such as links to the repository and bug tracker, but in my opinion its primary function should be to explain what MediaGoblin is and to get people started with it quickly.		The homepage should also contain other information, such as links to the repository and [http://issues.mediagoblin.org/ bug tracker], but in my opinion its primary function should be to explain what MediaGoblin is and to get people started with it quickly.

	== Request for feedback ==		== Request for feedback ==

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2016-02-16T00:11:57Z

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	I was also the one who created the current [http://www.mediagoblin.org MediaGoblin.org] design. However, it could use some serious updating. I had several things I wish to see improve :		I was also the one who created the current [http://www.mediagoblin.org MediaGoblin.org] design. However, it could use some serious updating. I had several things I wish to see improve :

	* '''Immediately and clearly explain what MediaGoblin is and what it does.''' I do not think this is clear at all on our current homepage. It begins with "The perfect tool to show and share your media!" which sounds positive, but doesn't really explain anything. It goes on with four more bullet points, about the community and the GNU project among other things, but none of these provide any information about MediaGoblin's functionality.		* '''Immediately and clearly explain what MediaGoblin is and what it does.''' I do not think this is clear at all on our current homepage. It begins with "The perfect tool to show and share your media !" which sounds positive, but doesn't really explain anything. It goes on with four more bullet points, about the community and the GNU project among other things, but none of these provide any information about MediaGoblin's functionality.

	* '''Provide an easier way to get started with MediaGoblin.''' The current design has a big line of text in the middle saying "Get started with the latest MediaGoblin release", which seems pretty straightforward. But then it provides you with three choices, or maybe three steps, and it is unclear which one you should pick or start with.		* '''Provide an easier way to get started with MediaGoblin.''' The current design has a big line of text in the middle saying "Get started with the latest MediaGoblin release", which seems pretty straightforward. But then it provides you with three choices, or maybe three steps, and it is unclear which one you should pick or start with.