Title: (Optional) Critique a website, according to accepted web design principles.
Course: Computer Information Systems, Advanced (10005-IV) > Section: Designing and Producing Web Pages

Critique could involve an investigation to analyze the design/technical elements used in professional websites. Web design guidelines to be used in the critique should include items such as:

- Does the site use an appropriate page format?
- Does the site have a consistent theme that is used on all web pages?
- Is there a theme that targets a specific audience?
- Does it contain navigation links in the same place on each web page?
- Is there a “Home” link on each page that returns the user to the main page?
- Are the visuals aesthetically appealing, and do they have a purpose?
- Is the text easy to read (i.e., does not include lengthy paragraphs or text without appropriate breaks or lists)?
- Are the colors used for the background, text, and on various elements appealing?
- Is there an appropriate amount of white space?
- Do all of the links work?
- Do graphics download quickly? Are thumbnail graphics used to reduce the time needed to download large files?
- Is meaningful information seen within 30 seconds?
- Does the site contain contact information, including an email address?
- Does the site contain errors in the text?
- Does the site contain blinking, scrolling, or animated images that are distracting and/or irritating to the viewer?
- Are Flash elements used effectively?
- Is the site compatible with all popular browsers?