(Optional) Critique a website, according to accepted web design principles.

Critique could involve an investigation to analyze the design/technical elements used in professional websites. Web design guidelines to be used in the critique should include items such as:

• Does the site use an appropriate page format?
• Does the site have a consistent theme that is used on all web pages?
• Is there a theme that targets a specific audience?
• Does it contain navigation links in the same place on each web page?
• Is there a “Home” link on each page that returns the user to the main page?
• Are the visuals aesthetically appealing, and do they have a purpose?
• Is the text easy to read (i.e., does not include lengthy paragraphs or text without appropriate breaks or lists)?
• Are the colors used for the background, text, and on various elements appealing?
• Is there an appropriate amount of white space?
• Do all of the links work?
• Do graphics download quickly? Are thumbnail graphics used to reduce the time needed to download large files?
• Is meaningful information seen within 30 seconds?
• Does the site contain contact information, including an email address?
• Does the site contain errors in the text?
• Does the site contain blinking, scrolling, or animated images that are distracting and/or irritating to the viewer?
• Are Flash elements used effectively?
• Is the site compatible with all popular browsers?