Extra Credit Blog for Week 7

I have never noticed how much work goes into web design until I read the extra credit article by Kathy. Every little detail was pointed out and what was so weird was it all made sense! The things she examined are things that make a difference while navigating trough a web site. For example she mentioned the colors on the bush site being harsh on the eyes. There have been times when I am on a site and I leave it because it is hurting my eyes. These are things web page designers need to think about in order to attract and keep eyes on their web site. It never occurred to me that there was a system and order to how web design is done. When she talked about the blogs of the two candidates and the differences about them it occurred to me that Bush may have lost some voters by not allowing people to comment on the anonymous blog. I like that Kerry’s was in a blog format, was written by a real person, and allowed people to comment on the blogs. These are all things that make a difference on web pages, and can be especially important when have a web page trying to persuade people to vote for you in the presidential election.

What advances will the candidates of 2008 make in their personal web pages?

Do you think there will ever be a blog that a presidential candidate actually takes part in?


How many people are influenced by the way candidates set up their web page? Is it enough sway someone’s vote?