Chapter 6
-Website elements that are beneficial and common are: page footers, body text, links, navigation, site IDs, images , and forms. All of these aren't necessary, but do help in making a well structured and professional website.
-Site elements also help define and create a personality. For example, sites that have a lot of information usually are complicated and have many navigation options that could become confusing.
-The navigation should be distinguishable from the rest of the site. By giving it an appropriate look, the site will have less of a visual contrast between the two.
-Another important aspect of navigation, is where it lies on the page. Most commonly, visitor's can find it on the sides. Most frequently, it is positioned on the left side.
-Your viewers need to be able to read your site's content. This is where fonts are very important. Different browsers display different variations of the font. This includes font sizes. A 12 pt. font can appear smaller from one browser to the next or from a Windows machine to an Apple. Lastly, white space is also important. Spacing between lines, also called leading, can increase the readability as long as there isn't too much.
-Images are great for getting your viewer's attention. This is because they are colorful and detailed. They can express messages and communicate ideas. They do all of this very quickly. Images can make your site exciting and fun, but make sure they also serve a purpose that is meaningful to your site. Make sure the image isn't large when it comes to file size, or else it will drag your site's downloading time way down.
-Footers in sites are key when it comes to information and "revealing the origin of the content." There are certain elements that you can find in a site's footer including, copyright and privacy information: this makes sure you have authorship to the site and links to privacy information. Contact link: this is important because it shows that the site is being cared for and updated, and the webmaster can be contacted for more information about the site and their skills. Site ID: this could be a company logo that could link back to home. Last Updated Information: this includes when the site was updated last. Credits: This is when the site was constructed. Relevant Links: These links are top-level navigation, and nothing too detailed when it comes to browsing your site. It's just the basics.
-Forms help to collect information from your audience. Make sure that your forms communicate to your audience clearly and effectively. "Ask the right questions."
-When it comes to forms, organize related questions together. Divide them into sections to show the viewer that these questions are related to one another, and these are a part of a different sequence of questions. By using visual hierarchy, you can also successfully organize your questions within a form.
-Site elements also help define and create a personality. For example, sites that have a lot of information usually are complicated and have many navigation options that could become confusing.
-The navigation should be distinguishable from the rest of the site. By giving it an appropriate look, the site will have less of a visual contrast between the two.
-Another important aspect of navigation, is where it lies on the page. Most commonly, visitor's can find it on the sides. Most frequently, it is positioned on the left side.
-Your viewers need to be able to read your site's content. This is where fonts are very important. Different browsers display different variations of the font. This includes font sizes. A 12 pt. font can appear smaller from one browser to the next or from a Windows machine to an Apple. Lastly, white space is also important. Spacing between lines, also called leading, can increase the readability as long as there isn't too much.
-Images are great for getting your viewer's attention. This is because they are colorful and detailed. They can express messages and communicate ideas. They do all of this very quickly. Images can make your site exciting and fun, but make sure they also serve a purpose that is meaningful to your site. Make sure the image isn't large when it comes to file size, or else it will drag your site's downloading time way down.
-Footers in sites are key when it comes to information and "revealing the origin of the content." There are certain elements that you can find in a site's footer including, copyright and privacy information: this makes sure you have authorship to the site and links to privacy information. Contact link: this is important because it shows that the site is being cared for and updated, and the webmaster can be contacted for more information about the site and their skills. Site ID: this could be a company logo that could link back to home. Last Updated Information: this includes when the site was updated last. Credits: This is when the site was constructed. Relevant Links: These links are top-level navigation, and nothing too detailed when it comes to browsing your site. It's just the basics.
-Forms help to collect information from your audience. Make sure that your forms communicate to your audience clearly and effectively. "Ask the right questions."
-When it comes to forms, organize related questions together. Divide them into sections to show the viewer that these questions are related to one another, and these are a part of a different sequence of questions. By using visual hierarchy, you can also successfully organize your questions within a form.
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