New Angle E-mail Format: What do you think? (The Angle)

New Angle E-mail Format: What do you think?

This issue, The Angle is trying a new format to assist our readers. What do you think? What else can The Angle do to make it more useful to you? Let us know.

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DMZ:

I'd prefer it if the headlines were easier to read. They are a different font from the rest of the text, but they blend in because they are the same color and are not any bigger than the surrounding text. I find this format much harder to read and wonder why anyone thinks it assists readers.

Posted by DMZ | May 8, 2008 8:22 PM

Posted on May 8, 2008 20:22

DMZ:

Also, why not make the headlines hyperlinks, rather than saying, "For more information, click here" at the end of each description?

Posted by DMZ | May 8, 2008 8:24 PM

Posted on May 8, 2008 20:24

Frank Raimondi:

Excellent issue and new format. Keep it up.

Posted by Frank Raimondi | May 9, 2008 6:27 AM

Posted on May 9, 2008 06:27

KGS:

I agree with DMZ about the headlines - it is extremely difficult to scan and figure out where one article begins and the other ends. Please make the headlines in bold and/or with a larger font so they stand out. I do like the general format though and especially like having a little bit of information about the headline, with the hyperlink to learn more after the description. All that said, the Angle is still a great resource and I want to thank you all for your hard work!

Posted by KGS | May 9, 2008 7:17 AM

Posted on May 9, 2008 07:17

MTK:

I had no trouble reading the topics as they are all clearly separated by the blue web cites. It might be visually more apealing if there were a headline that was linked to the website. Then the long gibberish of the web cite would not have to be included.

Posted by MTK | May 9, 2008 9:17 AM

Posted on May 9, 2008 09:17

WC:

I'd prefer larger fonts: the text uses less than 40% of the screen width. The text is only a few pixels tall although after selecting articles their fonts can be increased in size with Ctrl +.

Posted by WC | May 9, 2008 9:25 AM

Posted on May 9, 2008 09:25

John V:

I hope you're QC checking your email styles in a variety of email programs including Mac Mail, Outlook, Outlook Web Access, Gmail, text-based mail (Pine, etc.). I use Gmail and the updated format is very hard to read. To be honest, I'd rather subscribe to a low-volume RSS feed than an email newsletter. Thanks! -John

Posted by John V | May 9, 2008 6:35 PM

Posted on May 9, 2008 18:35

CWF:

I agree with DMZ, KGS. Also; since we are visual in nature, a few head shots or other imagery may help by giving the Angle format an appearance away from the 'white paper' look.

Posted by CWF | May 10, 2008 6:24 AM

Posted on May 10, 2008 06:24

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