CHLH501 & KIN460

1. Designing a Web SiteDesigning a Web Site

2. ContentContent
 All information is accurate
 Last time updated date is given
 Information is complete
 Well organized and clearly labeled
 Not redundant to other sources
 Correct spelling, grammar and
punctuation

3. Content (cont.)Content (cont.)
Content and vocabulary appropriate
for intended audience
No stereotyping or vulgar language
Author(s) clearly identified
Address to contact authors

4. Visual and Audio DesignVisual and Audio Design
 Site has consistent look
 Graphics, animation, video and sounds
serve a purpose
 Pages have only one or two fonts
 Pages have a limited number of colors,
especially for text
 Type colors/styles and text-to-background
contrast are selected for readability
 Pages are simply and attractively designed

5. NavigationNavigation
 Pages load quickly
 Navigation schemes are consistent from
page to page
 First page indicates clearly how the site is
organized
 Links are easy to identify
 Icons clearly represent the information
they link to
 Each page has a link back to the home
page

6. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous
Page information is short enough to
print quickly
Site has a search engine

7. Guidelines for Creating a Web PageGuidelines for Creating a Web Page
Be sure the your site contains
appropriate, relevant, timely,
engaging material
Check information for reliability
Be careful not to clutter the page
Break up text so it is readable
Keep content interesting by
presenting a variety of items

8. Create then EvaluateCreate then Evaluate
Download time
Navigation ease
Appearance
Graphics, Videos and Sounds
Content
Currency
Credibility

9. Available SoftwareAvailable Software
 Netscape Composer
 Mozilla
 Microsoft Publisher
 Microsoft Front Page
 Dreamweaver
 Macromedia Flash
 Fusion MX
 Adobe GoLive!

10. Available SoftwareAvailable Software
 Netscape Composer
 Mozilla
 Microsoft Publisher
 Microsoft Front Page
 Dreamweaver
 Macromedia Flash
 Fusion MX
 Adobe GoLive!