The usability of websites

Question 1

How to improve Readability

Answer 1

1. Use headings, short paragraphs and columns.
2. Use numbered or bulleted lists, and keep text short.
3. Avoid text all in upper case.

Question 2

How to improve Navigation

Answer 2

1. The menu system should be easy to locate and identify.
2. Links must be short and descriptive.
3. Formatted in a consistent way.

Question 3

Consistency

Answer 3

It makes the structure of the site easier to understand, to navigate and to read.

Question 4

Layout

Answer 4

Layout is how the web page is arranged.

Keep the intended audience in mind and fit page contents to fit to standard monitors sizes.

Question 5

Typography (The suitable placing and formatting of text)

Answer 5

1. Use fonts that are easy to read and that match their content.
2. Don’t use too many different types.

Question 6

Define spyware

Answer 6

It is any technique or software that tries to monitor and track the way you use your computer, and then report this info a third party`

Question 7

Define Adware

Answer 7

‘free’ software that is ad-sponsored and pops up adverts while running.