[thelist] scrolling news tickers

[Jake Stetser]

Here I go replying to myself:

http://www.poorbuthappy.com/usability/colombianavigation/

Some research on that navigation.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Stetser 
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2001 9:42 AM
To: 'thelist at lists.evolt.org'
Subject: RE: [thelist] scrolling news tickers


I defer to the site of another member of this group (I believe) for the
answer to that question :)

http://www.poorbuthappy.com/colombia/

Look at the bottom of every page.

According to his research, he's had good luck with it.

On the other hand, there's the minimalist approach. What are the chances
people really NEED to know all of the other pages on the site at the same
time? Don't you think they'll probably be looking for a certain specific
topic? What about a short list of "related topics/pages" higher up with a
site map at the bottom? Script a little solution to record which navigation
elements are used more frequently.. :)

I understand the dilemna... I'm not sure what's better either.. ubiquitous
one-click availability or tightened focus.