P1
Analysis of commercial websites:
Amazon UK - Commercial website
a) Purpose
Amazon online shop that allows its users to purchase almost anything they want or need. The website is designed to be easily accessed either on the move or at home. This is also used as a platform for other companies to sell their product through the Amazon marketplace, which can be easily accessed through a number of features found on the home page and the drop-down taps.
b) Visitor needs
The visitor's needs are to obtain information and to purchase products that have an array of designs depending on the visitor's needs through a website that is easy for the visitor to use and understand.
c) Information flow
When the website is opened the user is presented with the Amazon homepage which usually consists of, links to amazons own products that are advertised throughout the website, a 'deals of the day' link which amazon has chosen based off of the user ratings and off of other product specifications, as well as another linked box that has been influenced by the users search history. Depending on if your account is linked/logged in then there may be another link available to the side of the page that is requesting either login or registration. The user then can pick either one of the shown links or scroll further down the page where they have access to an array of products that can be accessed by their 'Quick look' feature which allows the user to look at the products pictures and price, with the option to add the item to their basket or not. The user also has access to a search bar and a category drop-down box for fine-tuning their required search as well as a number of links along with the top banner that allows you to have easy access to vital features.
d) Features
The Homepage offers many features that make the experience of the user easier, this includes features like the 'quick buy' button on the product page which allows the user to purchase a product without going through the process of putting in card information. other features also include the 'add to basket' button which allows the user to add the specific item to their basket for later as well as multiple hyperlinks with photos and titles to take the user to the products displayed. The home page also usually has an embedded video shown that usually displays a small trailer of an amazon prime video. The banner at the top of the homepage also displays a number of promotional deals that the user is eligible to use which is sourced by a hyperlink added which is embedded into the image.
e) Benefits
One of the main benefits of amazon is the lack of a physical store which takes away the need for refurbishments as well as maintenance of the building. This also allows takes away the aspect of hiring employees to sell products which, in the long run, saves the company money buy only having to pay for the management and design of the website, and also allows the website to remain available 24/7. This online aspect also allows more accessibility amongst its users as it is able to be accessed remotely from mobile devices as well as desktop computers, which makes the process seem hassle-free as you don't need to drive and take transport to use it.
f ) Content
The front page of the website is the main area where Amazon is able to recommend products that have been specifically tailored to the user's interests, which can be accessed at the bottom of your screen as you load the site. Apart from the personal recommendations amazon also has multiple drops down hyperlinks, tabs and a search bar that allows you to refine your search and explore the site to find something that will peak your interest whilst browsing. These tabs can be viewed at all times to allow easy access to your orders, terms and conditions and other related information linked to your account details and history on the site.
Twitch - Free Streaming Service
a) Purpose
The purpose is to provide a service that allows 'streamers' (someone who live streams on the site) to upload their live footage too where a viewer or a supporter of a specific 'streamer' can view their content simply and efficiently, whether they are live or past streams, depending on whether the 'streamer' chooses to save the live stream for a specific amount of time.
b) Visitor needs
The primary need of the website is to have access to their chosen content creator with ease as well as having a platform that a content creator can post and live stream footage any time and having a platform that can support them. It also has features that allow any content creator with a linked pay-pal to receive tips and money which acts as a job for most of the bigger streamers on the site.
c) Information flow
On the homepage, the user is presented with multiple current streams happening now followed by a rotating banner with featured streamers that are personalized depending on your login situation. The home page is mainly recommendations for the user
The main layout of the website is comprised of text and images as well as live footage which allows the user to have quick and easy access to any current live streams as well as other 'easy access' buttons along the sides and top which gives the user access to streamer profiles as well as a 'browse' feature which gives the user a selection of game titles from which they are allowed choose from which gives they access to a number of streamers who are live streaming to that specific game.
e) Benefits
The benefits of this website are to allow the user to supply content and to view content securely and effectively for subscribed users or any other visiting user. Another aspect that benefits the user is the 24/7 accessibility and the near-infinite access to thousands of hours of content over tens of languages.
f ) Content
a) purpose
The main purpose of this website is to self promote himself and the content he has created, which also allows users/visitors to the site to contact and/or book him. This also gives him a place to upload his work for the public to see.
b) visitor needs
The website will begin to build trust with the user/client by showing his best work to show them what he can do at work. He also displays and talks about his specialist equipment to also show he has the appropriate equipment. The 'contact' page is also necessary for anyone looking to hire him for an event or project.
c) information flow
d) features
e) benefits
f ) content
Amazon UK - Commercial website
a) Purpose
Amazon online shop that allows its users to purchase almost anything they want or need. The website is designed to be easily accessed either on the move or at home. This is also used as a platform for other companies to sell their product through the Amazon marketplace, which can be easily accessed through a number of features found on the home page and the drop-down taps.
b) Visitor needs
The visitor's needs are to obtain information and to purchase products that have an array of designs depending on the visitor's needs through a website that is easy for the visitor to use and understand.
c) Information flow
When the website is opened the user is presented with the Amazon homepage which usually consists of, links to amazons own products that are advertised throughout the website, a 'deals of the day' link which amazon has chosen based off of the user ratings and off of other product specifications, as well as another linked box that has been influenced by the users search history. Depending on if your account is linked/logged in then there may be another link available to the side of the page that is requesting either login or registration. The user then can pick either one of the shown links or scroll further down the page where they have access to an array of products that can be accessed by their 'Quick look' feature which allows the user to look at the products pictures and price, with the option to add the item to their basket or not. The user also has access to a search bar and a category drop-down box for fine-tuning their required search as well as a number of links along with the top banner that allows you to have easy access to vital features.
d) Features
The Homepage offers many features that make the experience of the user easier, this includes features like the 'quick buy' button on the product page which allows the user to purchase a product without going through the process of putting in card information. other features also include the 'add to basket' button which allows the user to add the specific item to their basket for later as well as multiple hyperlinks with photos and titles to take the user to the products displayed. The home page also usually has an embedded video shown that usually displays a small trailer of an amazon prime video. The banner at the top of the homepage also displays a number of promotional deals that the user is eligible to use which is sourced by a hyperlink added which is embedded into the image.
e) Benefits
One of the main benefits of amazon is the lack of a physical store which takes away the need for refurbishments as well as maintenance of the building. This also allows takes away the aspect of hiring employees to sell products which, in the long run, saves the company money buy only having to pay for the management and design of the website, and also allows the website to remain available 24/7. This online aspect also allows more accessibility amongst its users as it is able to be accessed remotely from mobile devices as well as desktop computers, which makes the process seem hassle-free as you don't need to drive and take transport to use it.
f ) Content
The front page of the website is the main area where Amazon is able to recommend products that have been specifically tailored to the user's interests, which can be accessed at the bottom of your screen as you load the site. Apart from the personal recommendations amazon also has multiple drops down hyperlinks, tabs and a search bar that allows you to refine your search and explore the site to find something that will peak your interest whilst browsing. These tabs can be viewed at all times to allow easy access to your orders, terms and conditions and other related information linked to your account details and history on the site.
Twitch - Free Streaming Service
a) Purpose
The purpose is to provide a service that allows 'streamers' (someone who live streams on the site) to upload their live footage too where a viewer or a supporter of a specific 'streamer' can view their content simply and efficiently, whether they are live or past streams, depending on whether the 'streamer' chooses to save the live stream for a specific amount of time.
b) Visitor needs
The primary need of the website is to have access to their chosen content creator with ease as well as having a platform that a content creator can post and live stream footage any time and having a platform that can support them. It also has features that allow any content creator with a linked pay-pal to receive tips and money which acts as a job for most of the bigger streamers on the site.
c) Information flow
On the homepage, the user is presented with multiple current streams happening now followed by a rotating banner with featured streamers that are personalized depending on your login situation. The home page is mainly recommendations for the user
d) Features
The main layout of the website is comprised of text and images as well as live footage which allows the user to have quick and easy access to any current live streams as well as other 'easy access' buttons along the sides and top which gives the user access to streamer profiles as well as a 'browse' feature which gives the user a selection of game titles from which they are allowed choose from which gives they access to a number of streamers who are live streaming to that specific game.
e) Benefits
The benefits of this website are to allow the user to supply content and to view content securely and effectively for subscribed users or any other visiting user. Another aspect that benefits the user is the 24/7 accessibility and the near-infinite access to thousands of hours of content over tens of languages.
f ) Content
The website has a homepage that is covered in many different hyperlinks and features which can be easily accessed. This is followed by a number of recommended streams which are most likely based off of the user's history and searches, these can be acquired from the home page. Also found are hyperlinks to account settings, terms and conditions and other forms of customer support.
adam-stocker.com | Portfolio Website
a) purpose
The main purpose of this website is to self promote himself and the content he has created, which also allows users/visitors to the site to contact and/or book him. This also gives him a place to upload his work for the public to see.
b) visitor needs
The website will begin to build trust with the user/client by showing his best work to show them what he can do at work. He also displays and talks about his specialist equipment to also show he has the appropriate equipment. The 'contact' page is also necessary for anyone looking to hire him for an event or project.
c) information flow
d) features
e) benefits
f ) content
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