Comments on: Stuff to point out

By: nicci

nicci — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:22:59 +0000

Sadly, I don’t like it and don’t find it user friendly. It has been the catalyst for me to wander off and start checking out the opposition. Of course, you’re going to ask me to say why. I can’t quite put my finger on it – but it’s like a glove that just doesn’t fit right.

By: MG

MG — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:31:15 +0000

Liked the extension of Trade Me creative. The Tab & Tower size makes up part of the NZ IAB standards. Great thinking.

By: Kirsty Harman

Kirsty Harman — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:58:42 +0000

Hi Mike,

It was great to catch up the other day. We’re intending to take a more iterative approach to development moving forward, so really good to get your feedback.

Keep an eye out on Stuff.co.nz over the coming months!

By: Zef

Zef — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:28:29 +0000

Good suggestions – a few more.

Designwise their homepage lacks focus. They have a large news images left and and large promo image on the right with a narrow column of text in the middle. It doesn’t work. With the likes of BBC news, NZ Herald and NY Times etc they have one feature image which makes these sites more readble and compelling.

Are they are aware that a significant number of people are using screen sizes of 1024×768 and greater? Their site still appears to be optimised for 800×600. I’m sure they’ve checked their own usage stats, but I suspect the majority of users are getting a too much whitespace either side which could be utilised.

And bring on the mobile version – until then I’m sticking with m.nzherald.co.nz