Testing: Wiki Usability

Revision as of 11:30, 11 July 2014 by Batsondl (talk | contribs) (added two more tests)

Let Your Opinion Count!
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is looking for feedback from genealogists, Family History Consultants, and those beginning to research their ancestors. 

We are testing:

  • Structure of wiki pages
  • Ease of use
  • Presentation of information

Once the testing period is complete, a wiki page will be created to provide results and conclusions from the feedback.

News 3.jpgBreaking News!
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is upgrading in 2014. This includes shifts in elements such as the navigation bar and the layout of the pages. In anticipation to this upgrade, we are testing new designs and other ideas to improve the user experience.

Test 1 - State Page Redesign

State Page Redesign
Instructions: Where updating the layout of the state pages. Please review both versions and then give us feedback clicking the FEEDBACK button. When you click on the links below, it will open a new tab for you to view.
VERSION 1 VERSION 2 FEEDBACK
Testing Period: July 7 to July 28

Test 2 - Page Usability - Finding Death information

Find Douglas E. Norton's Death
Douglas E. Norton died sometime after 1948 in Morgan County, Illinois. Click on the link below and use the wiki page to locate Douglas' death entry. A new browser tab will be created when you click on the link.
START HERE
Testing Period: July 14 to August 11


Find Isaac Metcalf's Death
Isaac Newton Metcalf died sometime after 1948 in Hamilton County, Illinois. Click on the link below and use the wiki page to locate Isaac's death entry. A new browser tab will be created when you click on the link.
START HERE
Testing Period: July 14 to August 11

Test 3 - Page Usability - Finding Marriage Information

Find Abel and Polly's marriage
Abel Ward married Polly in 1819 somewhere in Illinois. Click on the link below and use the wiki page to locate Abel and Polly’s marriage entry.
START HERE
Testing Period: July 14 to August 11


Find Frederick and Anna's marriage
Frederick Bush married Anna in 1781 somewhere in Illinois. Click on the link below and use the wiki page to locate Frederick and Anna’s marriage entry.
START HERE
Testing Period: July 14 to August 11