what do you want in a website?

[swirly]

I need some stuff for my website so i was wondering...
what do u look for in a site? music playing? free stuff? games?lastest news on your fav thing? what do u go for? lemme know!

[Jordan K]

Music in a website makes me think the webmaster doesn't really know what they're doing and think music makes their site better. And just remember, not everyone likes the same music.

As for free stuff...that just makes me think a site is poor.

Anything game related is AWESOME! Unless it's cheap games (like discussion of something on Newgrounds).

The latest news on hot topics are also a great attention grabber. ;)

This is only my 2 cents..

[Spartan Erik]

music sucks
i cant stand music on websites
xangas myspaces and all that junk have destroyed music on websites

i just want something simple.. thats it..

[SEÑOR]

Free stuff :D

[IIN Operator]

Accurate and up-to-date information is a must. The environment of the site is also important. If a website's users are hostile to somebody, they likely won't stick around long enough to contribute too much.

If people want to listen to music, they'll put a CD into their computer and website music blocks that. If you are going to include games, they should be tested for quality first. Free stuff sites tend to be pretty bad. If you can develop or find software to operate a service, such as a forum or fantasy sports league, you might attract users.

With forums, the primary things people consider before contributing are the software used, the look and the activity. Writing your own software increases your chances of success, but if you can't program, you should use IPB or vBulletin. vBulletin should be the software of choice because many people still think of IPB as free software. A PHPBB or lower software will turn visitors away unless you've got an established community, just like a Proboards gets ignored. A custom skin is required and not one that is on half the net's forums. This stuff does not mean that much, but it just shows that the ownership is willing to work hard. The activity is 1 of the biggest paradoxes. People won't join because there are only 5 members but it can never improve unless there are more members. To grow activity, the staff members and first members must post alot.

In general, content is most important, but the softwares and the look are very important, too. Gimmicks don't help your website, despite what people might assume, and they might hurt it.

[Jacob]

If it's a website designed to inform people, then I am looking for informative content. I'm looking for a clean layout, an appealing design and something that jumps out and catche your attention when you first see the site. As far as the content goes, I am looking for creativitiy, heart and humor in each page. I think it makes a site look good if everything is consistent, grammatically correct and error-free.

I think the webmaster needs to be outgoing, pushy and interested. The webmaster needs to have a creative mind and find new and incentive ways to attract a larger audience.

[Tyler]

If it's a website designed to inform people, then I am looking for informative content. I'm looking for a clean layout, an appealing design and something that jumps out and catche your attention when you first see the site. As far as the content goes, I am looking for creativitiy, heart and humor in each page. I think it makes a site look good if everything is consistent, grammatically correct and error-free.

I think the webmaster needs to be outgoing, pushy and interested. The webmaster needs to have a creative mind and find new and incentive ways to attract a larger audience.

Agree ^

I love games also so if your thinking of making a site, thats an option.