Just as I had expressed in the previous web post, I have recently a lot of experience with the topic of mobile phones as platforms for web browsers. In order to create a useful online webpage for a smartphone, a great deal of research, attention to detail, and creativity must come into play. I like the idea of “micro-tasking”, considering it is definitely something I do daily.
The statement, “content takes precedence over navigation” is something I certainly agree with. As a website, starting off with navigation rather than content proves to be a waste of space and users will scroll down to content regardless. A small search engine icon such as the YouTube layout is a perfect way to give users what they want and have a direct purpose for the site.
By coming up with solutions for navigation, the website layout will be more useful and helpful. Some ways include Facebook’s strategy of reducing navigation options altogether, and ESPN’s strategy of moving the navigation to the bottom of the page. Problem solving like this is an essential tool for web designers.