Mentor Me Petaluma

Testing - Typical User Results

TEST RESULTSClient
Classmates
Typical Users
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The results of the typical user testing generally provided us with a positive overall view of the new website. We're noticing that these users like the open easy layout compared to the cluttered layout of the old website. The primary goals and overall feel of the website was successfully portrayed considering the responses given. There was some negative feedback regarding the size of the movies, but overall the majority of users out there should not have any problems.

Computer (Dell 8200, MacBook Pro, etc.): Dell PC; PowerBook G4; HP Laptop; Gateway; Dell laptop
Monitor Resolution (800x600, 1280x800):: 1280x768; 800x600; 1280x800; 1024x768; 1024x768
Monitor size (17”, 20”):: 14"; 14"; 15"; 17"; 19"
Operating system (Windows XP, OS 10):: Windows 98; OS x; XP; Windows XP; Windows XP
Browser (IE6, IE7, Firefox 2.0):: IE6; Safari; IE7; IE6; Firefox
Internet connection (56k, DSL, T1):: 56.6k; DSL; DSL; Cable; DSL
What is the site about?: "Changing Lives" through Mentors; Mentoring program; Mentors for kids; This website is a place to get more information regarding the Mentor-Me petaluma program; Assisting children reach potential through the help of a mentor
What is the overall tone and feel of the site?: Easy to read and helpful; I feel good getting to know Mentor Me better; The tone is simple, sorta patelishy; Calming; calm, informative, clear-cut
What was your first impression of the opening screen?: cluttered, too many pictures to look at; a lot of pastel colors that are easy on the eye; I like those pictures; Everyone is happy!; Is this the opening page?
Where did you first click?: I clicked on a picture that I liked.; Mad Hatter ball; enter; The enter button at the bottom; Enter
Where did you click after the opening screen?: What is a mentor?; About MMP but realized I was already there; Home then pressed enter again; What is a Mentor; The about button
Did you find the site easy to navigate?: Very simple; No problems; Yes; Yeppers; yes
Were the pages interesting? Why or why not?: I liked the pictures; I tried to read all of the pages.; The calendar was nice; yes; very interesting pages
What did you like best about the site?: I love the mad hatter ball pictures; The mission statement is great; Steps to becoming a Mentor helped me understand everything better; the red guy on the navigation; I wasn't overloaded with too much information
Did the website load quickly?: yes; yes, but I have a dial up connection so I didn't want to wait for the video; easy loading every page; yes; Yes
Did you find any links that did not work? If so, where?: nope; no; no bad links; I couldn't find any and I looked everywhere; no
What suggestions for improvement do you have?: No improvements, I like it!; This is much better than the site you have now, no more clutter!; Home page does not have any navigation. Why not?; Nothing to suggest; Looks good the way it is
Could you find information on how to become a Mentor?: oh yeah, that was easy; yes; yes, and steps to become a mentor; YES; yes
Who do you think will find this page useful?: Mentors and mentees; Anyone who has children who could use a mentor. So everyone with children!!!; Current mentors will use it as a resource especially looking forward on the calendar of events.; Children will find this useful to know they have this option; I always wished I had a mentor. Was I born too early?
Where in the website would a person go to make a donation?: make a secure donation online right now DOESN'T WORK; Donate button; donate; donate; Donate link
On which page did you find the option to join the E-List and monthly E-Newsletter?: I could not find this; I do not think that exists; What E-list?; Sorry, I couldn't find the E-list or the monthly newsletter; unable to locate
What did you like or not like regarding the Events Calendar?: I liked that it is available to view.; I was able to look at everything, but I didn't like it because it was so big.; It seemed great, everything can be read; My computer is slow, so I didn't like it. I probably wouldn't use it anyway.; This calendar is easy to read as opposed to those other little tiny calendars I usually see on the internet.
In your opinion, what is the primary goal of the website?: Give potential mentors information; One goal I'm sure is to motivate people to donate lots and lots of money!!!!; I think it is directed towards children; To assist children in reaching their highest potential; Getting the word out that volunteering your time for the children of our community is well spent time.
In your opinion, do you think this website will encourage the recruitment of Mentors?: Is has kept me inspired.; yes; my opinion is... yes; yes; Yes
In your opinion, was there too much information on the first page?: I think the first page was just ok. I like the picture on your other website.; There was just enough.; no; Maybe there was not enough.; nope
Which version of the documentary did you watch?: I didn't watch the movie at this time.; Windows Media large; quicktime small; quicktime small; windows media Small
Did the documentary play easily, or did you have difficulties? If so, explain.: no problems, took awhile to load, but then it was great; I have DSL, otherwise I might have waited; No problems; Easy, very nice.; This played easily and I had no difficulties.
Did you find the photos from this year's Mad Hatter Ball?: yes; yes, I'm still smiling.; yes; Yes, I found them; yes
Do you have any additional comments?: no comments; I think the home page should be a home page not a "splash" page.; no; nope; NO