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FrustratedComputerUsers.com is a blog dedicated to helping people with computer problems, answering questions and giving suggestions. This blog was started by FD Musser, a computer expert with certifications in many specifications. FD writes how-to articles with subjects ranging from “what is a good password” to upgrading security.

One of the most valuable things FrustratedComputerUsers.com is that they promise to answer all Emails. So if you have a computer question, they will at least attempt to help you, and maybe your issue will become a how-to blog post. I find this type of interactivity to be quite valuable.

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The design of FrustratedComputerUsers.com leaves a lot to be desired. I found myself frustrated with the video found on the main page. It was a video advertisement for FrustratedComputerUsers.com. Why do you need to put an advertisement for the website you are already at on the front page? Also there were quite a few 125×125 advertisement spaces left empty. It appears the site has some sort of ad rotation, but often many of the ads are left empty and it looks bad.

I also found the navigation to be a bit cumbersome. There was no clear way to find exactly what I was looking for. There were at least 2, sometimes 3 links to each category and some of them had odd placement. The main site navigation is at the very top of the page and has low contrast links that are difficult to find.

Even with the navigation and advertising issues this site has, it does have a nice feel to it. It has a simple and easy to read look. If the other design flaws are fixed, it could be quite a nice and useful design.

Conclusion

FrustratedComputerUsers.com is a useful site with a few design flaws. The content of this fairly new site helps make up for its flaws. As the blog grows I hope to see a few design enhancements.