Whats the number one problem with music web site design?
Lack of clarity and purpose. It seems as though many music sites exist for no particular reason; they just exist. The authors assume that we already know why they exist and why it’s important to visit regularly. There may be news about obscure bands, but no mention of what kind of music the site covers. There may be information about the “local scene” without mention of what city that scene is located in. Assume nothing of your visitors. Make your reason for being online clear. What are your thoughts on Macromedia Flash intros? Few subjects cause the kind of heated arguments that Flash consistently does. Supporters insist that they refuse to cater to the lowest common denominator; that Flash is just another form of expression. Fine. Do it on your own time or in the name of art. Who is your target audience? Most likely it’s not other web designers. So getting their approval isn’t important. Getting the approval of your visitors is important. Band sites, for example, have visitors that r
