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{{Term|USABILITY|How efficiently and easily people can navigate an interface and use it as a source of information. The term usability also refers to methods for improving ease-of-use during the design process. Usability is defined by six quality components:}} | {{Term|USABILITY|How efficiently and easily people can navigate an interface and use it as a source of information. The term usability also refers to methods for improving ease-of-use during the design process. Usability is defined by six quality components:}} | ||
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{{Tool|Improving the usability of a website| | {{Tool|Improving the usability of a website| | ||
=='''Step by Step'''== | =='''Step by Step'''== | ||
| − | #Explain visitors the purpose of your website | + | #Explain visitors the purpose of your website either on your homepage or on an "About" page. |
#Delete big graphics and flash movies, as they make download time longer. | #Delete big graphics and flash movies, as they make download time longer. | ||
#Create a sitemap, which visitors can use to quickly find the page of their interest, and also to get an overall idea of the website. | #Create a sitemap, which visitors can use to quickly find the page of their interest, and also to get an overall idea of the website. | ||
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[http://www.squidoo.com/usabilityeffect www.squidoo.com] (25 November 2009)</ref>}} | [http://www.squidoo.com/usabilityeffect www.squidoo.com] (25 November 2009)</ref>}} | ||
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| + | [[Image:pdf.png]] [[Media:Toolkit_Template_Usability.pdf|Improving the usability of a website]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:09, 7 February 2012
 USABILITY |
| How efficiently and easily people can navigate an interface and use it as a source of information. The term usability also refers to methods for improving ease-of-use during the design process. Usability is defined by six quality components: |
| Qualities | Content |
|---|---|
| Utility | A key attribute of a design process is utility, which refers to the design's functionality. Usability and utility are equally important. |
| Learnability | An easy way for users to accomplish basic tasks the first time they encounter the design (a user-friendly Website). |
| Efficiency | Once users have learned the design, how quickly can they perform tasks. |
| Memorability | When users return to the design after a period of time, how easily can they re-establish proficiency. |
| Errors | How easily users can recover from the errors. |
| Satisfaction | How pleasant is it to use the design process. [1] |
 Improving the usability of a website |
Step by Step
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Job Aid
Improving the usability of a website
References
- ↑ www.useit.com (23 July 2008), www.motive.co.nz (23 July 2008), Wikipedia (23 July 2008); Instructor Competencies - Standards for Face-to-Face, Online, and Blended Settings, James D. Klein, M.Michael Spector, B. Grabowski, Ileana de la Teja, 2004
- ↑ www.ehow.com (25 November 2009), www.practicalecommerce.com (25 November 2009), www.useit.com (25 November 2009), www.squidoo.com (25 November 2009)