what makes a good website?

what makes a good website?

1. friendly/appropriate content

   • take into account the needs of all ages, genders and families
   • do not include anything that could offend anyone
   • it must be easy to read, catering for all abilities
   • assume that all types of people will read through this site and how you can make it friendly towards all of them

2. font and text size

   • make sure it fits with the theme of the website
   • don't take up too much space with the font
   • make sure it grabs the reader's attention
   • it must be legible and clear

3. loading

   • minimise HTML and other coding
   • websites that take a long time to load are not poplular or successful
   • minimise media content and size
   • use smaller images to reduce loading time

4. colour and theme

   • use interesting but appropriate pictures and images
   • calming colours like pastel greens and blues relax and focus the reader
   • use images that get the right information across
   • having a colour theme would help organise the site
   • too many colours can be overwhelming - don't over-do it
   • don't use too many bright colours: they will divert the reader's attention

5. organisation

   • it must be easily accessible
   • don't have massive chunks of overwhelming information
   • split information into sections
   • space things out: it will be easier to read
   • split information into sections to increase accessibility
   • only write what is necessary - don't ramble
   • don't put all of the information on the first page - people will immediately get what they need and leave to find another website