Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Web MD Design

First off we like the layout of the page. The abundance of information is useful when people are searching for various diseases. The complexity of the website allows for so many different options for the user. For example, there are daily videos allowing the user to feel the up to date technological aspect that they would get by visiting any doctors office.

Although, we feel the Symptom checker icon could be a bit larger than it is now. Most of the people visiting the site will want quick results and an easy to access diagnosis. By enlarging the symptom checker icon, people will have a more direction.

Another icon we feel could be larger is the 'Find a Doctor' icon. This icon is currently at the bottom right side of the website, forcing the user to scroll down to find it which could be difficult to access. These two icons will be the most visited, so enlarging them and improving their viewing will allow for better, more concise searching. Along with these two the 'ask the experts' link would be better placed next to these icons.

Lastly, by providing more information on where the doctors went to school, their background in the health field, etc., will improve the trust and quality of the sites referrals.

Danielle Storseth
Blake Alldredge
Taylor Neagli

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