Friday, 23 November 2007

Developer - User Testing

The user testing didn't exactly go as expected but from the feedback we got from our peers I think we got better results. There are a few issues about the website that arose, nothing too serious though, they can be changed quite easily.

Had we have user tested the Sports students I don't think we would have had as accurate results.

The following changes need to be made:
  • Scrolling on profiles
  • Incorrect link
  • Some errors on Flash Slideshow
  • Some links not obvious
Scrolling on Profiles
This has been sorted by adding anchors to the website to let the user click a name and be taken to that part of the site, Football section has been changed but I need to add links that let the user go back to the top.

Incorrect Link
One of the links on the Introduction page was incorrect trying to point to a file in the "rubgy" folder. This has been changed and after the site is more or less complete a thorough 'examination' will be undertaken.

Some errors in Flash
On closer inspection the Flash Slideshow had the top border missing so it looked like there was a little 'tick' or extention at the top of the file. This has been sorted but I think a keyline is needed as the static images have borders and it would lose consistency.

Another unresolved issue with the Flash is that the drop down menus hide behind the flash. I have asked John how to sort this

Some links not obvious
The links on the Match Reports page was not really that obvious it was a link so I have no received the image of a piece of paper (like other sports sites) to show it is a Match Report Link.

To Do
  • Sort the rest of the website out
  • Add faces to names in the profiles
  • Do cross browser report
  • Look at the accessibility guidelines
  • Find how to make Flash accessible
Those in red are the more important ones to complete.

1 comment:

Craig Burgess said...

Just thought I'd pop you a quick comment to remind you not to leave the accessibility until the last minute - it's a bigger job than you think.