1. Unit 13: Website Development

2. Last Session
Introduction to unit
Why are websites used?

3. Website Uses Presenting information (e.g. advertising, news)
Storing information (e.g. archiving, cloud)
Browsing and searching for information (e.g. real-time information)
Improving productivity (e.g. , collaborative working)
making decisions (e.g. financial, managerial)
Communicating with people(e.g. social networking, video conferencing)
Media sharing (e.g. listen to live radio, watch films)
E-Commerce (e.g. shopping, banking)
Education (e.g. libraries, online learning, assessments)
Downloading information (e.g. data, media).

4. Todays session
Features of websites
Types of website

5. Features of websites
Websites contain many different features
Each website will have a target audience

6. Target Audience
In pairs find a website suitable for the target audience
Young children under age 7
Adult interested in current affairs
Teenager who plays computer games
Adult who enjoys going on day trips
Explain why you have chosen the website

7. Features of websites
Construction features – these allow users to interact with the website and make it more interesting
Hyperlinks
Forms
Hot spots
Action buttons

8. Features of websites
Interactive features – this lets the site keep users details to them updates. Registered users can add reviews leave comments etc.
Registration
links
E-Commerce
Online Forums

9. Features of websites
Aesthetic features – the way a website looks is important
Colours
Layout
Graphics and other media
Text

10. Features of websites
Accessibility– Some website users may have visual impairment. This means:
They will use a text reader which converts text to speech.
Alternative text is needed to describe images

11. Task
Pick 2 websites that you used in the previous activity and then answer the following questions
What features on the website appeal to the target audience?
What interactive features does the website have?
How does the website look, what features make it aesthetically pleasing?
Are there any accessibility features?

12. Recap
Why are websites used?
Features of websites
Types of websites
How can user experience of websites be improved?

13. What website will you be designing and creating?
Next Time
Meet your ‘clients’
What website will you be designing and creating?
You need to decide this before attempting
Assignment 1: Investigate websites