Post by William Brewster on Jan 23, 2015 18:31:16 GMT -8
The Important Things about Usability in a Website
1. Make sure all of the elements of a website are presented more simply and self-explanatory. Make it that way so that the average user of a website will know what it is and how to use it. A page needs little thought to present the material so that it would puzzle users over things that does not matter and wastes time their energy on.
2. A website must have visual hierarchies that are organized and effective. If something is more important, make those elements larger, bolder or use a type of color to make it stand out. All of the subjects on a website must be organized in order by grouping them together in a defined area.
3. Paragraphs on a website must have enough space for users to read. I mean, no one is going to read introductory text or instructions on a site survey. Reducing words that are unnecessary because it reduces the longevity of the page, it makes content more useful, the pages are shorter and that users can see more of each page so they would not require scrolling.
4. A website should use navigation tabs called “breadcrumbs” on the top so that users can see of where they are so they would not have to click on the Back button. They show you the path from the main page to where you are.
5. A website must have better understanding of the users so that they will return to the site. The site needs to know the main things that people want to do on the site and make it easier. On a FAQ page, include questions that what people likely to have and answer those questions. A website must put effort into their structure such as generating information that people need to solve problems, presenting information accurate and useful, and make it organized so people could find it.
Website: MAA.org
www.maa.org
This is a great site because it is presented as self-explanatory as well as elements like color, text, and sections like the FAQ.
1. Make sure all of the elements of a website are presented more simply and self-explanatory. Make it that way so that the average user of a website will know what it is and how to use it. A page needs little thought to present the material so that it would puzzle users over things that does not matter and wastes time their energy on.
2. A website must have visual hierarchies that are organized and effective. If something is more important, make those elements larger, bolder or use a type of color to make it stand out. All of the subjects on a website must be organized in order by grouping them together in a defined area.
3. Paragraphs on a website must have enough space for users to read. I mean, no one is going to read introductory text or instructions on a site survey. Reducing words that are unnecessary because it reduces the longevity of the page, it makes content more useful, the pages are shorter and that users can see more of each page so they would not require scrolling.
4. A website should use navigation tabs called “breadcrumbs” on the top so that users can see of where they are so they would not have to click on the Back button. They show you the path from the main page to where you are.
5. A website must have better understanding of the users so that they will return to the site. The site needs to know the main things that people want to do on the site and make it easier. On a FAQ page, include questions that what people likely to have and answer those questions. A website must put effort into their structure such as generating information that people need to solve problems, presenting information accurate and useful, and make it organized so people could find it.
Website: MAA.org
www.maa.org
This is a great site because it is presented as self-explanatory as well as elements like color, text, and sections like the FAQ.
