The RNC launched their new website overnight. If you have not seen it, I would head over and take a look at some of the new features.
As my twitter friend @StanOlshefski said:
the @rnc's new website is a bold step forward
I cannot agree more that it is a bold step forward just be sure to avoid the pothole's on the step forward. Fellow TechRepublican blogger James Richardson wrote a great post this morning talking about the highlights of the website including the cool video from Chairman Steele, unfortunately there are some small bumps in the road that have to be addressed.
- The header needs to be changed - it looks (to me at least) to much like the Chinese flag. I love the different faces of the GOP but the stark red with the blended stars (did you even notice those) has to be broken up somehow.
- There have been reported to be a few broken links - most notably the pesky Future Leaders.
- The site content looks ok on my iPhone but I cannot navigate to any of the menu links because it is flash. You are neglecting every single person who has an iPhone (or mobile device for that matter) and that is just a no no.
- Last thing to point out - there is no social media presence above the fold. While it is on the website, you have to scroll down to see facebook and then scroll all the way to the bottom to get the rest of the networks. Could it not be at the top to help break up the red in the banner?
These 4 points are just a few of the big things I wanted to highlight - but with all of that said the website is a major upgrade. The backend pieces that are now in place will make it easier for the RNC to quickly update the online world with the latest happenings as well as make it easier for people like me to network with locals in my area.
Great Job Todd on getting the new website out the door - now lets polish the site to take it to the Next Level!
