Re: Map Generator....

From: bradac_56@my-deja.com

Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000

In article <htp-2201001905020001@192.168.1.2>,
  htp@mac.com (Henry) wrote:
> In article <86au0t011n@enews4.newsguy.com>, "Terry Austin"
> <taustin@hyperbooks.com> wrote:
>
> >> Stop trying to adopt a superior position on this topic -
> >> the evidence clearly shows that you are a hypocrite.
> >
> > And an asshole, fuckwit. Don't forget that.
> >
> > The main difference being I know it, and don't
> > give a flying fuck.
>
> :)
>
> > Try www.hyperbooks.com, which is better, other
> > than a broken IMG link on the pic for the web
> > ring.
> >
> > Or have you already
>
> Actually, no, I haven't.
>
> <wanders over>
>
> Nowhere near as bloated as the other site - a good start.
>
> Cursory examination of the code reveals...
>
> <TR ALIGN=MIDDLE> is invalid HTML.
> <FONT SIZE> is deprecated.
> <FONT COLOR> is deprecated.
> Malformed table (number 2 - with logo); superfluous <TD></TD>.
> Inconsistent use of ALT tags for images - some have them, some don't.
> Poor choice of ALT text for decorative image - "New".
> Inconsistent use of borders for linked images - one is, the rest
aren't.
> <CENTER> is invalid HTML.
> Malformed table (number 3 - near bruno); superfluous </TD></TR>.
> .
> .
> .
>
> Given how "simple" the page is, there are a stunning number of errors,
> inconsistencies, and artifacts.  I get the impression that you
acquired
> all of your HTML skills in 1995 and haven't bothered to keep pace
since.
>
> HTML is a language and, just like all other languages, it evolves
over the
> course of time.  If you don't keep pace, you lose touch and... oh...
> well, that pretty much sums you up, doesn't it, Terry?
>
> One thing I will say is that at least you made an effort.  Well
done!  The
> code shows that you have an above-average grasp of *how* HyperText
should
> be used.  Pity your skills are so rusty.
>
> Henry.
>

Following up on Henry's report,

Your non-cart ordering system took 6 screen just to get to the "Step
Three" final 'save order' button.  This is extremely bloated.  It
should never take more than 3 clicks to finalize an order.

The catalog is poorly laid out, the majority of your products are below
the fold line (anything that requires a client to scroll down using an
800x600 resolution).  There is allot of test data from LinkExchange,
Yahoo, and Amazon, proving 70% of clients will never scroll below the
fold.

Is there a real reason you used an extremely low 40-bit encryption
keyring from a no name vendor?  That's far to low for a credit card
form.  I would recommend taking a look at www.verisign.com and buying a
128-bit key it�s worth the money if you�re serious about selling online
products.

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Before you buy.

References

Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
lindahl@pbm.com (Greg Lindahl)
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
htp@mac.com (Henry)
Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
lindahl@pbm.com (Greg Lindahl)
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
Ilya <ilya@spam.free.gamecommandos.com>
Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Map Generator....
"Terry Austin" <taustin@hyperbooks.com>
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 00:00:00 +0000