Popular Home Page Designs Deconstructed
TechCrunch home page as viewed in Notable
TechCrunch is the most recent recipient of a home page critique by Zurb, using Notable, their visual feedback tool for design teams.
Zurb have also reviewed the home page designs of other popular sites, such as Twitter and CNN.
While some of the feedback about the TechCrunch design feels somewhat subjective (view TechCrunch's own post on the subject), I do agree with their feedback on the footer, that a different design would likely increase engagement.
In fact I posted my own redesign of the TechCrunch footer a while back. It will be interesting to see if something like this ever gets adopted.
Notable itself looks like it might be a useful tool if it is intuitive for non-technical people to use.
I know it is aimed at design teams, but I would find it really helpful for gathering feedback from other stakeholders (e.g. marketing) who are not always the best at giving their feedback in a clear and detailed manner.
I do like the options Notable provides to review code and copy as well as the visual design of the page. That's something you don't see often. The history/tracking features of the tool look handy too. Fine, sign me up for the free version.
Posted on: November 23, 2009 | 29 Comments
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29 Comments Posted (Add Yours)
It looks like an awesome tool, thanks for sharing!
1. Posted by Diane on November 23, 2009
Looks like a handy tool. Ta!
2. Posted by Evan Skuthorpe on November 24, 2009
great tool, thanks!
3. Posted by StockFuel on November 26, 2009
I'll try it, cos i need some adjustments on my homepage and 'freash eyes' are definteky needed.
4. Posted by Spletne Strani on November 30, 2009
It is actually quite funny to see TechCrunch on the receiving end for once! In all seriousness, this is a very handy tool, it will come in very handy in these hands! Cheers!
5. Posted by Clone Scripts on December 02, 2009
Looks like a great tool, will definitely be trying it out. Thanks for the info!
6. Posted by Azterik Media on December 02, 2009
Awesome Tool. I hope to use this very soon. Great find and keep up the inspiring work!
7. Posted by Chandler Chang on December 04, 2009
I love TechCrunch.com, their site layout is perfect and the information is superb.
8. Posted by Carmen on December 04, 2009
The Techcrunch platform is great. I'm glad you brought it up. This is coming from a non-techie.
9. Posted by Joe on December 06, 2009
Interesting!..
10. Posted by Hangar17 on December 07, 2009
This looks like a pretty nifty tool. Sounds really easy to use too. I like the idea of slicing the page up into highlighted chunks.
11. Posted by Stu on December 07, 2009
TechCrunch.com is helps to me a lot.
i have got similar tools and templates on Webrextech
12. Posted by vijay on December 09, 2009
i have got similar tools and templates on Webrextech
13. Posted by vijay on December 09, 2009
very nice tool and templates looks very beautiful,is this tool is freely available.
14. Posted by drupal development services on December 10, 2009
useful tool. thanks!
15. Posted by web design york on December 11, 2009
This is great - have heard recommendations from others before this post but now I'll definitely have to check it out.
16. Posted by washington dc web designer on December 12, 2009
Great Tool..........
Really amazing!!!!!!
17. Posted by Webdesign on December 20, 2009
Ooo! Super tools. Thank you.
18. Posted by Emlak Sitesi on December 21, 2009
Thanks for sharing such an awesome tool
19. Posted by PSD to Joomla on December 21, 2009
It is really amazing and excellent.
20. Posted by Plywood india on December 22, 2009
Sounds Interesting. Has anyone actually used it yet?
21. Posted by Web Design from Lyons Solutions on December 27, 2009
I ll try it on my site..
Thanks
22. Posted by London Website Designing on January 09, 2010
Sounds like a great tool! I'll investigate when I get the time. Thanks.
23. Posted by Web Design Cambridgeshire on January 09, 2010
TechCrunch has been very useful many of times. Always a favorite
24. Posted by Mike - Qoptimize.com on January 10, 2010
Thanks, this looks like a useful tool.
25. Posted by ne-web design newcastle on January 15, 2010
Looks like a great tool. Thanks for the post!
26. Posted by Jeanne Meier on January 16, 2010
What a great tool, a good idea here i will certainly give it a go.
27. Posted by All Web Services on January 19, 2010
28. Posted by Willie Green on January 26, 2010
Hmmmm fantabulous tool... Wish I could use this tool and build a site so that I can post my design in a contest running by grafikguru.com
29. Posted by Website Design Contest on January 29, 2010