Web Desigining
Web site Design= Function+ Content+ Form+ Organisation+ Interaction
Web site design presents a challenge few have mastered. We have all used web sites that provide us with what we are looking for, and many more that don’t, but what makes some sites more appealing than others?. Clarifying the key objectives and purpose of the site helps to determine the functions and content of the site. In turn content drives form and finally form drives the organisation of the web site. We will also see how interaction should be built into the site to improve the visitor experience.
Key Variables for the Web design Objectives
Content is important: It is often said that “content is king’, but recent thinking suggests that ‘context is king’. Having the right information in the right place athe right time – just when you need it is king.
Ease of Use is also important: ease to use sites means good navigation. The form or structure of the site is neither over complicated nor too big. You never get lost in a good site since its always clearly signposted. Take sales- the order page should be easily found. E- Commerce transactions must be easy to make and provide reassurance about security and privacy.
Quick to Download: Good sites also download quickly. Bad sites are cumbersome and slow visitors.
Frequently Updated: Good sites stay fresh. They put up new information which is useful, relevant and timely for their audience.