[ocaml-infra] Fwd: Redesigning OCaml.org

[Ashish Agarwal]

The challenge is that we're building a site targeting multiple groups. I
accept that the front page should aim to attract new users (although I
think a footer with a sitemap could help those of us wanting quick access
too). Many other pages are for experienced users. For reference, here is
the June google analytics report [1]. Unfortunately, it just confirms the
challenge. Returning Visitors and New Visitors constitute an exact 50/50
split of our visitors.

[1]
http://cims.nyu.edu/~agarwal/download/Analytics%20ocaml.org%20Audience%20Overview%2020130601-20130630.pdf


On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 8:18 AM, Daniel Bünzli
<daniel.buenzli at erratique.ch>wrote:

> Le vendredi, 9 août 2013 à 12:25, Amir Chaudhry a écrit :
> > How is it misleading when ocamlfind *is* the most downloaded package in
> opam?
>
> Presenting this information leads you to misleadling *conclusions*,
> superbly witnessed by the semantic slip that has been made from (not only
> inaccurate) download count to popularity. Good analytical design should
> *inform* you (lead you to scientifically correct conclusions), not
> *mislead* you.
>
> > Or are you disputing that?
>
> What I'm disputing is the general trend among programmers of using crap
> metrics/data to derive crap inferences that lead to flawed conclusions. It
> is my hope that a website presenting OCaml can get over those gimmicks and
> have intellectually satisfying content.
>
> Best,
>
> Daniel
>
>
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