I like it!
One area that might need some focus is making sure it's accessible for
blind or low-vision users.
--
Rebecca
On 5/14/25 08:46, Mark McBride wrote:
Hello,
I've been working on mock up of what a revised project front page
might look like with feedback from folks on IRC and Discord and I'd
like to see if there is project interest in pursuing it:
https://freebsd.markmcb.com/
This has iterated through several concepts over the past 10 days or
so. This version seems to illicit a broadly positive response. Areas
considered key improvements:
+ usability
it is responsive (i.e., works well on mobile or desktop)
UI more consistent with what a user would expect in 2025
addresses the long-standing text overlap issue
light/dark mode (toggle in footer, high contrast not implemented)
+ new user engagement
ability to distinguish from linux and alternative OSes
less clicks to find a download
dates associated with releases (feels more alive)
exposes -stable and -current
+ existing user engagement
links to beta ISOs and pre-release mail announcements
+ style
removes low resolution header
shrinks low res beastie so it looks higher res (if there's a high
res, I can't find it)
uses official fonts/logos for brand consistency
What this isn't: finished. It is a mock up. So expect:
- style hasn't been applied to all sub-pages
- exactly which links go in header/footer needs consideration
- how search should work is worth discussion
- exactly what goes in "why" could be debated
- languages not accounted for yet
Feedback I'm seeking is:
1. Is there any desire to enhance the main page and site in general?
2. If we were to pursue a refresh, are we willing to go beyond style
and layout? For example, I think there are a few areas that are
fragmented (about/intro/features/newbies) an consolidation would
enhance their effect. Many other things like this to consider that are
too many to list here.
Tech notes:
- this is using the existing Hugo back end. The URL provided links to
the generated static files.
- no scripting was added. All changes are HTML+CSS.
- header/footer borrowed and modified from docs.freebsd.org
Regards,
Mark
