IVOA Landing page review (Sep 2022)

From Bruce for the Exec: Does the web page design and content convey the sense that the IVOA is an important and dynamic body in astronomy?

Current link: https://www.ivoa.net

Draft link: https://sdc-dev.astron.nl/ivoa_web

Comments: (add bullet and comments below)

• JE
  • I think it looks better overall.
  • The current page had 2 sets of pointers (top and bottom) to the underlying groups & questions - that could cause confusion and the new page gets it to one.
  • I think the IVOA News and Upcoming Meetings could use a different font/size/spacing to make them stand out more.
  • I’m not a fan of flipping pictures and suggest that changing images is by hitting the arrow if you are interested to see them.
  • The banner with International Virtual Observatory Alliance needs a brief statement … something like - “Building FAIR standards for access and analysis of astronomical data.” I think it grounds people when they come to the landing page to know where they are.
• TJ
  • Pretty. But on my screen, the lovely JWST image takes up all the space so you have to scroll down to get anything else. It should be smaller.
  • With some of that space, a snapshot of something pretty from the newsletter would be good to add in the news box.
  • Also agree it is missing a brief statement of purpose.