JamBase is a music base website that has features including artists, shows, articles, photos, festivals etc. This website has valuable resources for users looking for information about the music event. One of the first things a viewer may notice is that the advertisements and show-finders pick up their location and display the concerts closet to them. For example, the website says Pittsburgh Pa currently. This is an easy way to capture the audiences attention because they see something relating to them.
The navigational of the site is set up with a navigation bar across the top. These options include artsist, shows, articles, photos, contests, forums, and festivals. Once the visitors click on a new link, there is no breadcrumbing to show you how to get back. The home page is disorganized because there is too much information crowding the site. There are boxes including show finder, newswire, contests, and advertisement over-filling the page. The layout would benefit from more space in between the entire site.
The overall design on the site feels dated. The color scheme is a monotone gray with small accents of blue and orange. The accents are not noticeable enough bring up the overall grey tone of the page. The page is reminiscent of an old Microsoft Window color scheme. Some boxes are rounded while others are not. The website does not feel modern enough.
Specifically looking at the festival page the color scheme changes to a green. This does not match the color scheme on the home page. There is a feature festival section that includes jquery of the picture that visitors can click on. The rest of the festivals are listed in list that continues multiple pages. Visitors are given the option the search for a festival which would make it easier.
Overall jambase.com is a valid website when looking for music information about live concerts.. The website looks to be design by a web designer with out any graphic knowledge. The layout, color scheme, and overall unity need to be improved.