Week 1 Page 3: Effective Screen Designs

Characteristics of Effective Web Sites and Screen Designs

Take a moment to consider what makes a web site effective. When you visit a particularly good web site, ask yourself "why does this site work?" Is it the screen design? The structure? The content? The features? Did you think of research and planning? No, probably not. But planning is a key factor in effective web site development. A well-planned web site will:

1. Be focused on its main purpose and goals
2. Be appropriate for its main topic and target audience
3. Meet client's needs
4. Make good use of the web medium
5. Have an understandable structure and interface
6. Be visually appealing
7. Have accessible, easy-to-read content
8. Work properly (links, scripts etc.)
9. Be responsive to different display media (desktop and laptop computers, i-pads, smartphones etc.)
   
   

Effective or Not?!!  Look at the following sites and use the above questions to decide: Effective or Not Effective? •   Adamel Makias: http://adamelmakias.com/ Links to an external site. •   Superior Web Solutions: http://superior-web-solutions.com/ Links to an external site. •   Bloom: http://www.bloom-london.com/ Links to an external site. •   Enjoy the weather: http://www.enjoytheweather.com/ Links to an external site. •   Irish Self Builder: http://www.irishselfbuilder.com/ Links to an external site. You can post your comments to this module's Class Questions, Discoveries, and Resources Forum if you want to discuss these sites with other students (and you'll get points for your posting!)!