These are some generic observations and recommendations based on an initial review of your first assignment.

  • In general, follow the guidance I have given in the Assignment 1 spec (sidebar). For further guidance / inspiration, look at the style and conent of reviews on sites such as KillerStartUps.
  • Do NOT begin with “The website I am going to be reviewing is …”, “I have decided to review …”–just get on with the review!
  • State very clearly and precisely what purpose / function / service the site is intended to deliver and how it delivers. Generic statements such as “web2 page where the user can meet other users, upload and share pictures, videos and blogs” or “is a professional looking website which provides all the information a user would need” are too vague and consequently uninformative.
  • Use short paragraphs. Continuous text is harder to read on the screen than on paper.
  • Use bullet points judiciously. A review that is nothing but bullet points is not a review!
  • Insert screenshots where appropriate. Keep the images to a modest size (e.g. no wider than 450 pixels or the width of the page).
  • Use colours and a font size that

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