testing

Our site was tested by typical users. In this case, artists that would be interested in posting their work to the site, joining the Petaluma Arts Council, or using the site as a resource tool when they needed supplies or framing needs. Here are our posted results. Names have been omitted for respectful privacy to the artists who took their time in filling out the form.

Name	Artist #1	Artist #2	Artist #3	Artist #4
Computer	HP 9900;AMD 1.26Ghz	HP 900Mghz	HP	HP6350
Monitor Size	17" Flat Panel	19"	13"	15"
Monitor color	32-bit High Color 1024 x768	16-bit True Color	256	256-640x480
Operating System	Windows ME	Windows ME	Windows '95	Windows '98
Browser (include version)	Opera 5.12; Netscape 6.2 & IE 5.0	MSN	IE5.5	MSN
Internet Conection	Cable Modem	Cable	56K	IDAN
Did the pages load quickly?	yes	yes	yes	yes
First Impression?	Nice neat layout-easy to read, colors go well together.	Great colors	too plan for art home page	clean
Where did you first click?	Artist of the month	Studio	Gallery	Calendar
Did you feel the site was well organized?	yes	yes	yes, because it is simple	yes
What was the overall tone and feel of the site?	Easy to navigate, not lost in a lot of clutter.	Artistic	Visually disappointing	Good
What is the site about?	The different areas of the PCA. Examples of local artists who are involved with the arts council.	The Petaluma Arts Council and the areas they are involved within the Petaluma community	Information on Artist and services provided by the comunity for the community as well as artists within.	Making Arts accessible to all residents
Did you feel the site was easy to navigate?	very easily	yes	yes	yes
Did you find what you expected from the pages?	yes	yes and more	the sample paintings (artist of the month) came up different than I have ever seen... visually appealing	yes
Where the pages interesting?	yes, interesting links and current information	I am interested in the arts and therefore the pages were very appealing	basic	yes
Did you find the visuals appropriate?	yes	yes, did not understand a few of the icons	yes they were good...big enough and colorful	yes
Did you find the organization and sequencing of information appropriate?	could combine calendar and events rollover into one and place at bottom of list on the calendar page.	yes, would like to see more pictures of artist works	yes	yes
Could you find the online form to join the organization easily? Describe how you found it.	yes, clicked on member	easily, just clicked on member and the form was there	the menu is basic, so it is easy to see "join up" immediately	yes, moved the mouse over "join up" on the homepage
Did you find the calendar and was it easy to read?	yes	yes	didn't understand the grid part	yes
Did you feel the amount of interaction appropriate?	yes	yes	yes	yes
Did you find any links not working? If so, which link or image on what page?	artist of the month gallery very hard to find photos; possibly use a more traditional slide show...<next> or arrow	a few unfinished icons on the first page. Also would like to see more of a gallery on artist of the month	some of the images on the calendar page did not load	there was an error on the page
Try adding an entry to the registry. What was the message you recieved when completed?	o.k. works fine	works, interesting entries	works	gravy, power, power you signed up, thanks, it'll be reviewedby the person n stuff, have a nice day
Try viewing other entries already in the registry; do you see any problems?	when viewing entries already there the top image bar with rollovers does not work	had to use the back arrow to get to the site again.	it is consistent, other than that it works fine.	the names on the list aren't real entries so the address' don't work
What did you like best about the site?	colors and easy navigation	Colors and new approach to design	it is simple so it loads quickly and information is easy to find	Fast loading and easy to navigate
What comments or suggestions for improvement do you have?	looks good; keep it easy on the eyes; not cluttered, very nice job	I am sure as the council has more registered artists, there will be more artists works on the pages	I love how the painting pop-up just from rolling over them.	Maybe a little more color on the pages
Please use three words to describe the site.	easy, fast and informative	striking, clean easy to navigate	fast, clear, simple	fast, informative, drab