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Top Ten Guidelines for Homepage Usability Written By “ Jakob Nielsen”

Presented By Justin Weaver on February 22, 2011. Top Ten Guidelines for Homepage Usability Written By “ Jakob Nielsen”. What it was about?. Why Homepages are so important 10 Ways to increase usability of your website Make the sites purpose clear Help users find what they need

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Top Ten Guidelines for Homepage Usability Written By “ Jakob Nielsen”

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  1. Presented By Justin Weaver on February 22, 2011 Top Ten Guidelines for Homepage UsabilityWritten By “Jakob Nielsen”

  2. What it was about? • Why Homepages are so important • 10 Ways to increase usability of your website • Make the sites purpose clear • Help users find what they need • Reveal site content • Use visual design to enhance the design

  3. Make the Site's Purpose Clear(Explain You and what You do) • 1. Include a One-Sentence Tagline -State your purpose/goal for new visitors • 2. Write a Window Title with Good Visibility in Search Engines and Bookmark Lists - Use title tag with COMPANY NAME • 3. Group all Corporate Information in One Distinct Area - Helps stay organized and recruitment

  4. Bad Example

  5. Help Users Find What They Need • 4. Emphasize the Site's Top High-Priority Tasks - Get them started in the right direction • 5. Include a Search Input Box - Helps users find information that’s not in the open.

  6. Bad Example

  7. Reveal Site Content • 6. Show Examples of Real Site Content -Don’t just explain, demonstrate • 7. Begin Link Names with the Most Important Keyword - Easier to find information that relates or interests them. • 8. Offer Easy Access to Recent Homepage Features - Helps make navigation easier

  8. Good Example

  9. Use Visual Design to Enhance, not Define, Interaction Design • 9. Don't Over-Format Critical Content, Such as Navigation Areas -Users don’t come to your site for pictures • 10. Use Meaningful Graphics - But present them neat and organized

  10. Good Example

  11. Conclusion • Follow the 10 guidelines for Homepage usability to help make your website look as professional as possible • Make life easy for the user, will help give you and your site a good reputation • Any Questions??

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