Date: Wed, 14 May 2025 17:34:10 -0600 From: Rebecca Cran <rebecca@bsdio.com> To: Mark McBride <mark@markmcb.com>, freebsd-doc@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Proposed revision of freebsd.org Message-ID: <fe9c7c9b-cbb0-4880-b3a8-ded41d2141cd@bsdio.com> In-Reply-To: <b51b29bb-3534-4e52-9b13-5cb125b7e0fc@app.fastmail.com>
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[-- Attachment #1 --] I like it! One area that might need some focus is making sure it's accessible for blind or low-vision users. -- Rebecca On 5/14/25 08:46, Mark McBride wrote: > Hello, > > I've been working on mock up of what a revised project front page > might look like with feedback from folks on IRC and Discord and I'd > like to see if there is project interest in pursuing it: > > https://freebsd.markmcb.com/ > > This has iterated through several concepts over the past 10 days or > so. This version seems to illicit a broadly positive response. Areas > considered key improvements: > > + usability > it is responsive (i.e., works well on mobile or desktop) > UI more consistent with what a user would expect in 2025 > addresses the long-standing text overlap issue > light/dark mode (toggle in footer, high contrast not implemented) > > + new user engagement > ability to distinguish from linux and alternative OSes > less clicks to find a download > dates associated with releases (feels more alive) > exposes -stable and -current > > + existing user engagement > links to beta ISOs and pre-release mail announcements > > + style > removes low resolution header > shrinks low res beastie so it looks higher res (if there's a high > res, I can't find it) > uses official fonts/logos for brand consistency > What this isn't: finished. It is a mock up. So expect: > - style hasn't been applied to all sub-pages > - exactly which links go in header/footer needs consideration > - how search should work is worth discussion > - exactly what goes in "why" could be debated > - languages not accounted for yet > > Feedback I'm seeking is: > 1. Is there any desire to enhance the main page and site in general? > 2. If we were to pursue a refresh, are we willing to go beyond style > and layout? For example, I think there are a few areas that are > fragmented (about/intro/features/newbies) an consolidation would > enhance their effect. Many other things like this to consider that are > too many to list here. > > Tech notes: > - this is using the existing Hugo back end. The URL provided links to > the generated static files. > - no scripting was added. All changes are HTML+CSS. > - header/footer borrowed and modified from docs.freebsd.org > > Regards, > Mark > [-- Attachment #2 --] <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> </head> <body> <p>I like it!</p> <p>One area that might need some focus is making sure it's accessible for blind or low-vision users.<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <p>-- <br> </p> <p>Rebecca<br> </p> <p><br> </p> <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/14/25 08:46, Mark McBride wrote:<br> </div> <blockquote type="cite" cite="mid:b51b29bb-3534-4e52-9b13-5cb125b7e0fc@app.fastmail.com"> <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8"> <title></title> <div id="defanged3" class="u-article u-containFloats" style="z-index:0 !important;overflow-x:visible !important;overflow-y:visible !important;height:auto !important;width:auto !important;min-height:0px !important;min-width:0px !important;"> <div>Hello,</div> <div><br> </div> <div>I've been working on mock up of what a revised project front page might look like with feedback from folks on IRC and Discord and I'd like to see if there is project interest in pursuing it:</div> <div><br> </div> <div><a href="https://freebsd.markmcb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://freebsd.markmcb.com/</a></div>; <div><br> </div> <div>This has iterated through several concepts over the past 10 days or so. This version seems to illicit a broadly positive response. Areas considered key improvements:</div> <div><br> </div> <div>+ usability</div> <div> it is responsive (i.e., works well on mobile or desktop)</div> <div> UI more consistent with what a user would expect in 2025</div> <div> addresses the long-standing text overlap issue</div> <div> light/dark mode (toggle in footer, high contrast not implemented)</div> <div><br> </div> <div>+ new user engagement</div> <div> ability to distinguish from linux and alternative OSes</div> <div> less clicks to find a download</div> <div> dates associated with releases (feels more alive)</div> <div> exposes -stable and -current</div> <div><br> </div> <div>+ existing user engagement</div> <div> links to beta ISOs and pre-release mail announcements </div> <div><br> </div> <div>+ style</div> <div> removes low resolution header</div> <div> shrinks low res beastie so it looks higher res (if there's a high res, I can't find it)</div> <div> uses official fonts/logos for brand consistency </div> <div> </div> <div>What this isn't: finished. It is a mock up. So expect:</div> <div>- style hasn't been applied to all sub-pages </div> <div>- exactly which links go in header/footer needs consideration</div> <div>- how search should work is worth discussion</div> <div>- exactly what goes in "why" could be debated</div> <div>- languages not accounted for yet</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Feedback I'm seeking is:</div> <div>1. Is there any desire to enhance the main page and site in general?</div> <div>2. If we were to pursue a refresh, are we willing to go beyond style and layout? For example, I think there are a few areas that are fragmented (about/intro/features/newbies) an consolidation would enhance their effect. Many other things like this to consider that are too many to list here.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Tech notes:</div> <div>- this is using the existing Hugo back end. The URL provided links to the generated static files.</div> <div>- no scripting was added. All changes are HTML+CSS. </div> <div>- header/footer borrowed and modified from docs.freebsd.org</div> <div><br> </div> <div>Regards,</div> <div>Mark</div> </div> <div><br> </div> </blockquote> </body> </html>home | help
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