Articlesbase needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 34 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
Articlesbase
Large content directory
Huffpost, GigaOM, NYTimes and Bloomberg
Existing template - http://www.articlesbase.com/wellnes…90428.html
Elements for new content (article page):
Header
Logo
Slogan
Search
Login Link
Login via Facebook
Join Link
Sub category lists (5-6 subcategories links) + “More Categories) - Optional
Breadcrumb
Main Content Section
Article Title
Author Name
Author Avatar
Article Thumbnail Image
Article Text
Author Bio
Article tags
Post Date
Social Sharing
FB Like
Twitter
Google+
Addthis Share button
Top Adsense Unit Wide (3-4 ads)
Related Articles
Related Videos
Bottom Adsense Unit Wide (3-4 ads)
Side AdSense Unit (Image/Text 3-4)
Article Tools
Rating
Re-Publish Link
Comments (using Facebook widget)
More articles from
Category
Author
Footer
728x90 banner (above footer)
Copyright Notice
Static links (from site)
Other languages flags
Link to Privacy Policy
Link to Terms of Use
Mainly US readers, 2/3 columns – looking for a clean style – focus on the content, readability – good font style and color for reading & engagment
Designed like a news site (inspirations: Huffpost, GigaOM, NYTimes and Bloomberg)
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011…ompanyNews
http://gigaom.com/2011/12/27/12-for-2012/