1. CIS 1300 – Web Design SoftwareMichael J. Losacco Web Site Sins Cool Is Overrated

2. CIS 1300 – Web Design Software The Basics Site Structure –Inconsistent Navigation Contact Information –Lacking or Buried Spelling & Grammar –Unprofessional Page Downloads –> 10 Seconds Orphan –Site Name Not Indicated Link Abuse –Number & Linkrot

3. CIS 1300 – Web Design Software Overwhelming Everything Above the Fold –Visual Overload White Space –Attention Disunity (Relationship Between Elements) Frames –Confusing

4. CIS 1300 – Web Design Software Getting Edgy Splash Pages –Delayed Access Abstract Icons –Unsure Meaning (Labels) Effects –Just Because

5. CIS 1300 – Web Design Software Nielsen’s Top Web Design Mistakes 1.Legibility 2.Non-standard Links 3.Flash 4.Content Not Written for Web 5.Bad Search 6.Browser Incompatibility 7.Cumbersome Forms 8.Missing Contact Info useit.com 10/05

6. CIS 1300 – Web Design Software Annoying Site Characteristics hostway.com 2005

7. CIS 1300 – Web Design Software User Response hostway.com 2005