The aim of this tutorial was for Fergus, my tutor, to give feedback on my current online portfolio. At this stage of the module, my portfolio is featured on this website:
https://www.jenniemeadows.com/
The tutorial was scheduled from 2 pm to 2.20 pm. Unfortunately, due to technical issues with internet access, I was only able to speak with Fergus for the final ten minutes. Despite this brief consultation, I was able to gain Fergus’ thoughts and suggestions of the site and any improvements/changes that could be made.
Overall, Fergus thought the site’s appearance to be clear and able to highlight the work without background distractions.
The main criticism was the context of the images and how they refer to the artworks I produce. This is where meaning is ‘lost’ and there needs to be an indisputable definition of what I actually ‘do’. This is an aspect I had already observed, so it was good to hear an affirmitive echo.
As such, I will examine my current collections and write a statement for each one. I also will devise a product range that can be clearly stated on the website.
One frustration I have with the current template is the placing of text on a Gallery page layout.
Not sure how this can be rectified at this stage.
The first action I took was to add the links to my two social media channels (Instagram and LinkedIn) to the header. I realised that as there are quite a few gallery ‘squares’, any visitor to the site has to scroll to the bottom in order to access them. With these at the top, the visitor can just click on the logo to see both feeds.
However, the logos aren’t able to be added universally to the site as I’m using a 7.0 template. I would have to upgrade to a 7.1. Another good reason for updating my website’s template.
In order to help me update my website, I have signed up for a Squarespace course provided by the Royal Photographic Society on 20th May 2021. Hopefully this will assist me in navigating this platforms templates and enable me to concoct the site I envisage.
References
Squarespace Help. 2021. What’s my site’s version and template?. [online] Available at: <https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005308187> [Accessed 30 April 2021].
Jennie Meadows MA Photography 