Websites can vary from extremely complex to dull and simple. However, websites have the pressure of having to be user friendly to a greater audience. The most popular websites being informational and networking have to be complex with their elements, yet simple with their designs to create appropriate navigation for their audience. For example, Facebook in the past used to be specifically for college students but now are reaching an older audience. Also, popular sites like YouTube, Bing, and Google are very simple and straightforward. Each site does not overly design and concentrates more on the information and the elements, rather than the design.
YouTube specifically is very simple to navigate because it is mostly run through its search box. Also, they usually have advertisements playing and featured videos they recommend. I do not find it very complex and it is a simple design with the basic blue links and their one logo. Also, there are only four links: sign in, search, browse, or upload.
Similarly, Bing has the simple links, but has a little improvement with design. Like in the reading, Bing has the “F” shaped navigation for the user to simply use with convenience. Also, when you search a keyword, the links are in the traditional blue link tone as well.
I find it interesting that just like print, the most important aspect is usability, legibility, and navigation. It is most important to have a easy to use website that will appeal to the audience rather than having it overly designed and difficult to navigate. For my website, I want my parents to be able to navigate it or someone with less technological experience rather than someone from my generation.
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