PRWR628: Website Progress Report 6/27/10

The major objective for this week was the completion of the skeleton site. It was nice to actually begin the practical work for the website. Now that I have the outline and pages posted, I feel like I am really beginning to make significant progress in completing the website.

In regards to major changes, I did not deviate too greatly from the outline that I presented last week. I may end up removing a few of the sublinks next week as I begin to start writing out the content. However on an overall level I think I am on track to continue following the plans and schedule that I posted in my outline.

PRWR628: Website Progress Report 6/19/10

I spent this week creating the outline and carefully started laying the foundation down for my website. Through the completion of the website planning document I was able to organize my thoughts and begin setting up a plan for how I will redesign the website. Over the next seven days I will begin the practical work, mainly in the form of the home page. I want to have the home page established along with a few of the links by the end of next week. This should put me on track to accomplishing 50% website content completion on time.

My website planning document can be accessed here.

PRWR628: Website Progress Report 6/12/10

I'm still in the early phases of my project in terms of design and general direction. The major obstacle I am facing in regards to designing the website is organization. The website I am working with has an extraordinary amount of texts and links, and my main objective at the moment is attempting to design a diagram in which I can reduce both the number of texts and links on the website.

I discussed some potential options with the people I work with at Friend's of Patapsco, and they recommended focusing on creating links that can help general groups of visitors find information relevant to their needs. For example, a link leading to a page for volunteers that are coming to the site specifically stating what is needed of them. Another page for potential donors that illustrates the importance and significance of the group, and so on.

I want to create a website that provides simplistic navigation for each group, yet at the same time I want to be careful not to provide overlapping or repeating information. I want something that can be accessed by both everyone, while at the same time easily catering to their specific needs without boring them with unnecessary details that don't interest them. This layout task is my major challenge right now.

My sample persona and scenario can be accessed here.