Over the last few weeks, I’ve been busy designing a better looking and better functioning jaymckinnon.com. When I first launched the site, I included a blog that would eventually become The Athletic Nerd. As you’ll see in the screenshot of the ’old look’ below, the nerd is no where to be found.
This was one of the main problems with the site. It definitely highlighted Playing Through but it lacked any promotion for my future projects. It didn’t reference any of the work I’ve done thus far and so it didn’t really function well as a portfolio site…
Until today…
A quick glance at the new design points you directly to the three major projects in my life. 17 West, Playing Through and The Athletic Nerd. Yet beyond that, you’ll also find information on my upcoming projects as well as a detailed filmography.
The look is a lot cleaner and more professional looking. I think the style fits as you’ll recognize a lot of the graphics I use across the entire 17 West Network.
I’m also getting better at promoting other things like the popular ’10 Flicks’ feature on this blog and our YouTube channel.
Most importantly…
Going forward, I now have a content section that displays the top stories and will be easy to update. This was the biggest flaw of Version 1. I couldn’t change anything without manipulating the design in some way. Version 2.0 is a lot better equipped to handle changes in the future.
The new Jaymckinnon.com probably won’t be the last time I redesign the site but it’s certainly a leap forward in terms of design. It’s also one of the best site’s I’ve ever built from a coding standpoint. This is probably my weakest area and I plan to keep learning improving.
Opinions are demanded! Comment if you like the new design. (Or if you prefer the old one for that matter.)
PS: ericgamache.com is next!
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