| Our favorite law firm domain name. In fact, if you search AltaVista for "mofo," you find lots of interesting sites. Questionable domain name aside, Morrison & Foerster's site demonstrates some interesting uses of technology. The first option, the guided tour, is an excellent way to familiarize users with your site, not to mention a nice use of client-pull technology (which refreshes the browser's screen without requiring the user to click anywhere). Graphics load quickly and complement each other nicely. The customized home page allows users to indicate their area of interest, which provides a nice individualized site. (Of course, if the content is not updated often, it becomes much more obvious to the user.). The entire site is dynamically generated, which means that search engines will be unable to archive any of the information on the site. Publications are not published online (a mistake, in our opinion). An order form is provided so you can request particular newsletters. Navigation is the hub-and-spoke approach, meaning that to get anywhere, you must first go through the home page (the hub). The site would benefit greatly from a navigation bar allowing users to go directly from one area of the site to another. Up-to-date content ensures users will visit often, and they should. Morrison & Foerster's site is worth the visit. |