MP 29 (Chapter 8)
1.) Many dot-com's have failed in the past due to faulty business models and a lack up updated content.
2.) The separation of content and formatting is applied through dynamic content publishing.
3.) Dynamic content publishing updates a site's information which helps to eliminate costs associated with content delivery.
4.) The complexity of HTML code can bury important information within its content, making it difficult to update,
5.) Web content alone is rarely a sustainable source of income for Web entrepreneurs. This has caused many organizations to offer online services to create profit.
6.) Templates are important in dynamic content publishing because they take stark content and transform it into usable webpages.
7.) Current web applications allow a user to go beyond simple information and provide a means to actually get work done, such as paying taxed or organizing a book collection.
8.) Web applications allow the user to interact with the page causing them to invest a significant amount of time with the interface.
9.) Full screen mode and a browser-less window creates a unique interface and maximizes the display area available for the application.
10.) Nonstandard interactions, frames, and plug-in technologies increases web application usability by adding functionality.
Friday, December 15, 2006
MP 27 (Chapter 7)
1.) The responsibilities of a home page are grouped into three categories: introduction, entrance, and annoucement.
2.) Because the home page gets the most exposure, it is important to make it as visually stimulating as possible.
3.) It is important to not get carried away with the visual appearance of a page. Large, gaudy logos can congest the page and take away the home page's main goals.
4.) The strongest visual elements of the home page should be directly related to the site's most important information.
5.) Related content should share a visual relationship to give the viewer a clear understanding of the content.
1.) The responsibilities of a home page are grouped into three categories: introduction, entrance, and annoucement.
2.) Because the home page gets the most exposure, it is important to make it as visually stimulating as possible.
3.) It is important to not get carried away with the visual appearance of a page. Large, gaudy logos can congest the page and take away the home page's main goals.
4.) The strongest visual elements of the home page should be directly related to the site's most important information.
5.) Related content should share a visual relationship to give the viewer a clear understanding of the content.
MP 25 (Chapter 6)
1.) By categorizing the basic elements of a webpage by their function, it makes it easier to determine where they should be placed within the visual hierarchy.
2.) Different websites share many of the same basic elements which is why most layouts are typically similar.
3.) If a website has an overwhelming amount of information, it is important that the navigation is clear and distinct.
4.) Different people have different choices in the way they navigate through a page which is why a site should have alternative methods so as to cater to specific needs.
5.) The navigation system should remain in the same place throughout the different pages in order to remain available when needed.
6.) Font, spacing, and type size should all be considered when creating body text. A wrong choice could make the information difficult to read.
7.) Images create the personality of a page and are one of the first elements that capture the viewers attention.
8.) When dealing with an abundance of images it is important to apply techniques such as compression, resizing, zoom-in views, and the use of IMG tag attributes so as keep the download time minimal.
9.) A page footers goal is to reveal the origin of content. A viewer is most likely not as concerned with this information as compared to the body text which is why is located at the bottom of the page.
10.) Forms determine the viewer's unique interests and provide direct navigation based on their specific needs.
1.) By categorizing the basic elements of a webpage by their function, it makes it easier to determine where they should be placed within the visual hierarchy.
2.) Different websites share many of the same basic elements which is why most layouts are typically similar.
3.) If a website has an overwhelming amount of information, it is important that the navigation is clear and distinct.
4.) Different people have different choices in the way they navigate through a page which is why a site should have alternative methods so as to cater to specific needs.
5.) The navigation system should remain in the same place throughout the different pages in order to remain available when needed.
6.) Font, spacing, and type size should all be considered when creating body text. A wrong choice could make the information difficult to read.
7.) Images create the personality of a page and are one of the first elements that capture the viewers attention.
8.) When dealing with an abundance of images it is important to apply techniques such as compression, resizing, zoom-in views, and the use of IMG tag attributes so as keep the download time minimal.
9.) A page footers goal is to reveal the origin of content. A viewer is most likely not as concerned with this information as compared to the body text which is why is located at the bottom of the page.
10.) Forms determine the viewer's unique interests and provide direct navigation based on their specific needs.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Mission Statement: Major Project 3
For my final major project I plan to create a website for QU Branches. It is clear that the site needs to be cleaned up. The information is off centered, the colors are drab and the style of the buttons needs to be updated. My idea is to modernize the site's logo and use that as the focal point of the design. The information will be presented cleanly and clearly with updates and the calendar in the middle so as to capture the viewers immediate attention. Those that access the site will be provided with an adequate amount of information that will hopefully aide them in their decision to join the ministry.
For my final major project I plan to create a website for QU Branches. It is clear that the site needs to be cleaned up. The information is off centered, the colors are drab and the style of the buttons needs to be updated. My idea is to modernize the site's logo and use that as the focal point of the design. The information will be presented cleanly and clearly with updates and the calendar in the middle so as to capture the viewers immediate attention. Those that access the site will be provided with an adequate amount of information that will hopefully aide them in their decision to join the ministry.
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