3 Things That Will Make Me Immediately Leave A Web Site
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I was bouncing around dropping some Entrecards this morning and ran into a few things that I absolutely hate to see on the web. New designers should be taught to avoid these practices in web design 101. I know I’m not alone here so any newbie bloggers out there please take heed to these, “what I consider”, horrible design flaws.
Music On A Page That Automatically Starts
This was as annoying back in the day when people would embed wavs into their cheesy pages as it is today. This is also a problem with many Myspace pages. I don’t want to listen to your music. I don’t like your music…well that’s not fair, but I would much rather have the option to listen to your music than have it thrust onto me. See my XSPF player link to the right. I like to share with my readers to, but I’m not forcing anyone to check out my superior musical tastes…(tongue in cheek)
Video Ads That Automatically Start
I’m afraid that these are becoming more and more popular. These are the tiny video ads that start once loaded without anyone clicking on them. If you have these on your page I will not come back to your site. I don’t feel I am alone here. So if you wanted to make some extra cash with some fancy looking video ads like this I think you’re doing more harm than good.
Full Page Pop Over Ads
I don’t know who decided this would scheme would work, but unfortunately these to are showing up more and more. I’ve noticed a couple today while bouncing from my Entrecard rss feed. These are those full page ads, usually white, with a, “skip this ad”, option at the top of the page. I’m more apt to skip your web site and never come back. These didn’t work when they were pop up ads and they don’t work now.
In Summation
I’m not opposed to web site ads. My site is monetized, but is what I consider un-intrusive or at least less intrusive. These are just in my opinion horrible design practices. I will immediately hit my back button or close my browser when you push media like this into my eyes and ears.
Again I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way. There’s a reason why Tivo is so popular. No one wants to watch the commercials. What makes you think that I wont immediately leave your page when you try to push your commercials on me?
Some food for thought folks. PLEASE STOP.
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May 28th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I completely agree with you on all three things. Especially on the first one. I can’t shut my browser fast enough when music starts blasting automatically. On myspace there is an option to stop that from happening, but only if the person is using the myspace music widget. If they’re using a third party widget-fuhgget about it!
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May 28th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Thanks for the vote of confidence Liz. While I enjoy Myspace I can’t stand when I’m stopping by to leave a comment and I’m ear raped by the Myspace player. This always turns me off and sends me running. I’m usually playing my own music when I’m surfing. Don’t harsh my gig man…
May 28th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
amen.
May 29th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Maybe you can find a way to leave comments on those blogs with subtle comment son how they should visit WebPagesThatSuck.
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May 29th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Natalie: Long time no see sweet pea. How’s LA treating ya?
techfun: That’s a good idea. I just have such a knee jerk reaction to sites like this. I usually have my browser closed long before I notice a comment box.
May 29th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
I agree on all three of these but there’ are so many things that make people leave your websites it’s almost sad/depressing!
Work hard each day, follow great tips like this and at the end of the day we should be better off then when we started it!
Thanks for sharing!
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May 29th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Yeah very true. I’m just trying to bring these to light as they seem to drive me extra nuts.
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:27 am
Couldnt agree more.
You pretty well described MySpace to a tee.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Enuff said! Them’s the culprits!
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June 4th, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I’m sorry Geoserv, but if I can’t find the player fast enough I’ll immediately leave. I don’t think it’s just me either. Just throwing some design tips your way folks. This is something to consider.
June 7th, 2008 at 2:33 am
I like you’re blog and these ideas are helpful. And thanks for fueling my blog. I’ll fuel yours too!
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June 8th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
I’m completely agree with you 100%
A web site with those things will consuming lots of timeloads especially for people who are using slower internet connection such as dial up system. Is there any way to entertain our website readers beside those automatic multimedia? LOL
Thanks for sharing your inspirational thoughts!
By the way, you have a very informative blog here. I know your blog from EC
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June 16th, 2008 at 3:17 am
I’m with ya 100% on all you mentioned! I try very hard to keep my sites attractive and the ads as unobtrusive as possible.
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June 16th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
You nailed it. The music….arrrrggghhhh. It just reaches out and smacks you in the face when you aren’t expecting it.
June 16th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
I knew I wasn’t alone. Thanks for all the validation folks.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:46 am
A few Firefox add-ons can fix all your problems here.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1765 will disable all music/videos before they even start
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1865 will block all ads
Hope this makes your experience on the internet more standable.
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:16 am
Sweet addons Dan thanks so much!
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July 22nd, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Wow cool. Thanks Dan.