Democrats v. Republicans: Geneseo Style

For this week's post, I thought it might be fun to critique SUNY Geneseo's political groups and see how their websites compare.

I was interested to find that both websites are currently "under construction" but neither one sets a definitive date of when they'll be up and running again. It's crucial to tell your audience when you will be online again. That way they won't become discouraged every time they visit.

Geneseo's Democrats
The College Democrats have an unimpressive website, to say the least. The text is boring, the background adds no value, and the content seems to have no clear direction. Their slogan, "Best Asses on Campus" is clever, but could be deemed offensive to some.

However, the site does have a few redeeming features. Their list of officers is very helpful and something that the College Republican website is lacking. I also thought the link at the bottom of the page that connects to the Democratic Party's website, was a valuable tool.

Geneseo's Republicans
The Geneseo Republicans have a slightly more interesting page. The American flag background makes it clear that they're a political group. I like the fact that they included the elephant logo too because its an easily identifiable symbol. Their slogan "The Best Party on Campus" is catchy and clever--sure to attract the attention of college students.

The quotes on the site add interest, but all the text is far too scrunched together. It needs to be spread out on the page. The content of the page also extends too far down. There is text that bumps up right against the bottom of the page--very frustrating for a reader.

Comparing Both Sites
The last thing I noticed is that both sites prominently displayed the times and places for their group meetings. I feel this was a necessary step. Even though both sites are "temporarily down" they are at least giving their audience another way to get in touch.