how users navigate your website
principles
simplicity
less is usually more - if a simple design will work, why complicate matters
clarity
what is clear to you must be clear to others
ease of use
does the reader have to figure out how to get around?
order
is information where people expect to find it?
consistency
use a single look for your site, or at least for each section
reversibility
easy to correct errors, go back a step without re-entering all information
preview mode prior to submit
flexibility
e.g., skip intro
metaphor
leverage user's existing knowledge
e.g., trash can icon; filing cabinet metaphor
accessibility
technological requirements of each feature
can disabled view your site?
personalization
customize site for motivation, experience, physical ability
appropriate technology
needless multimedia or interactivity is nothing more than eye-candy
access speed
how long does each page take to load at the slowest speed?
correct as per the guidelines for good interface design
make the site have at least 5 pages
be sure to use good file names (all small letters, no spaces)
