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    AdminWordnik (Admin, Wordnik) responded

    Thanks for your feedback! And yes, we DO have a lot to show, so we’ll be experimenting with different layouts and view options.

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    nign commented  · 

    I just tried out the site and love what you're doing, but "change the layout" is also my first reaction upon using it, and the more I test it the stronger I feel about this.

    Stats, tweets and tags are unlikely to be the top priority of what most are looking for, yet their placements suggest more prominence and utility than they deserve. On the other hand, the often-used pronunciation tool is stuffed in an obscure corner along with the ad panel, where seriously irrelevant things usually go.

    There is a design principle/ tool called "grid design," which is very helpful with designing pages that need to hold a wide variety of information, exactly the kind wordnik pages are. It's very easy to learn. I suggest your web designer look into it.

    Another thing that irks me is the logo font. it's really beyond standard Web 2.0 fare and honestly worse than characterless. Given what this site is about, I think a font that conveys a sense of erudition or some kind of literary spirit (what fonts are most often associated with Beatnik book design?) but doesn't look old-fashioned would be better for the job.