Webmaster University: w101.net

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I've looked at your site and i honestly don't have much to say about it! That's a good thing, really. It all looks good. I like the concept of a simple step-by-step process for creating a website.

It seems that fewer people are getting into web design this way, and it's really too bad. Your process makes it easy for people to get started doing this themselves. I wrote a post on my blog once speculating that the days of starting a first website with static HTML may be over - working with a CMS is the way to go, an an easy way to get a powerful website up and running without a lot of work.

I don't personally agree with some of your suggestions, but that's just me

If I had to find something to criticize about this I could say that the design is kind of generic looking. It would be nice to see some more personality here.

I took a look at your website and it has a very user-friendly layout. The first thing you notice when you go to the site is a visual (or map) which lays out the steps on how to set up your own website. This gives the users a quick look at exactly what the site is all about and what they will get out of using it. Right away, users will know whether this is what they are looking for or not. Everything is easy to find, and is suitable for all users.

The navigation bar is easy to follow, and as you click through the navigation to go through the different pages, you will see that page highlighted on the “map”. You can also click directly on the visual map to go to the page, which is a nice feature as well. One thing I noticed is that the square that highlights what page you are on in the map (example, click on CMS in the navigation and when you are brought to this page it will turn the writing green for 2. Install a content management system (CMS), and draws a square around this), the square is off to the side a little bit and does not actually go where it is supposed to.
The speed on your website is good, and the transition from page to page is very quick.

The colors that are used are simple and the graphics provide a great visual to illustrate the point you are making within the text, but I would suggest maybe making these more colourful so they stand out more. Right now the visuals as well as the text are all grey, and don't really attract a users attention. Within the blog the pictures are very vibrant, and really make the page standout. If you added more colour in the visuals and within the text it might be a better way to direct the user to important points and to really keep them engaged and following along.

Overall, the site is very well organized, and has great usability. The website is easy to follow and find exactly what the user is looking for, and by the end the user should be able to successfully create a website.

Right from the start, I'm a big fan of your website. It has an excellent color scheme - in my opinion, but I tend to favor flat colors and contrast - and is very easy to follow. The mission statement right across the top of the page makes it clear what the intention of your site is, and you follow through with that intention throughout.

Reading through the page, the information is both accurate and displayed in an engaging manner. I genuinely feel as though I can recommend this site to people as a learning resource. The links to further useful resources are also a nice touch.

Really, the only issue I can claim to have noticed is that the load time for pages is quite lengthy. With that kind of delay, there's always the risk that a user might lose interest in your site and go someplace else. Aside from that, I can't say I've any problems with this site.

Your website is very good, seriously. I love this kind of design, easy, friendly and modern. Just one suggestion, I think you can add a image slider to your index page and use the image slider to replace the current banner. I think a image slider will make your website look more professional and informative.