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Designing for the Web
Introduction |
Creating a successful
site:
site
design,
web page
design,
home page
design,
navigation,
type,
color |
Web graphics and New
Technology |
HTML |
Final tips |
Web review
software |
Supplemental Links
Site
design
- Write an abstract to describe the goal of your
site.
- gather information
- write a simple statement of function (what your site will
provide)
- expand this statement to include interaction between
client, site and page
- Think of your site as a pyramid.
- home page and top pages are small
- pages below gradually get bigger
- Keep in mind the levels of pages.
- home page — try to fit it on one screen
- level-one pages — major topics of the site; use this
level to further organize your topics; try to avoid the
tendency to include too much detail at this level
- level-two pages — include lots of detail
- Make sure all pages have a clear indication of
what web site they belong to.
- users don't always come through the home page
- provide a link to the home page
- Take a layered approach to adding features to your
site. Keep in mind your audience's technology and wants.
Design for the lowest common denominator.
- start with the basic text message — text will work on
all browsers
- add images next
- add advanced layout capabilities (tables)
- then add animation, sound and multimedia
- finally, add compound document architecture (frames)
- Always have a search feature on your site.
- Provide a site map.
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Minnesota Extension Service and was adapted for use in North Dakota with permission.
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