Chapter 3


1.) Technical details are an important factor when designing a web page. If these details are not considered the site may not function properly which could lose a user's interest when browsing the page.

2.) To keep the audience's attention when accessing a site it is important to rememeber to optimize download times, create scannable pages, and minimize complex interactions. This will keep their focus on the information on the page and not on the amount of time they are waiting to recieve it.

3.) The content order of appearance is important during the download period of a site. Put the most visualy stimulating images and most important information first. This will keep the user entertained while the rest of the site is processing.

4.) It is also important to tell the user how much time is left in the download or why they could not reach a certain section of the page. This keeps the communication between designer and user strong a gives the user a full understanding of when the information will be presented.

5.) Using the unified model of the web when designing a page will keep the user comforable because it is something that they have used before and it will allow them to navigate through the site with ease.