The dissertation available here was graded at 73% (First Class) for a tiny fee. The PDF document contains all the research and a full bibliography. The dissertation is an ideal primer for anyone wanting to understand accessibility usability and web site function (HCI) from an academic perspective right the way through to the technical considerations and technical accessible coding a web developer/designer should use.
We have seen accessibility reports for the top 100 companies in the UK alone, going for more than 20 times the price elsewhere.
Dissertation title:
"What makes a successful website?"
Abstract:
" Web design is a truly multidisciplinary field. Successful websites are the balance of many, often contradictory disciplines and skills. Is there a formula that can lead to equilibrium and therefore a successful website? A report covering the fundamental issues relating to the design and construction of successful websites and the criteria used to evaluate them; the meaning of success within the context of this report, and the implications upon empirical technical approaches and design decisions..."
Introduction:
"It is important to note that before we can begin to establish/explore whether or not a
formula exists for creating successful websites, we must define how success can be
judged for different generic types of sites. For example, how many users a site gets
(an online marketing campaign), how long the user spends on the site (a chat
room/forum), if they spend money or part with information (an e-commerce site), or
even how much enjoyment the user has (a games site)..."
Criteria for evaluation:
"Before we define the individual disciplines and skills used for evaluating websites,
it is important to note that some are broader than their strict dictionary definition.
The terms used here are part of a new and developing lexicon, some are interlinked
and overlap in their meaning. For a website to be usable (usability) it must also be..."
Developing and approach:
"There are some salient points and considerations to explore before we can begin to
develop an approach towards creating a formula that could lead to a successful
website?
When we compare a website to a traditional store we see that the use of real estate
be that physical or virtual is very important. The average real shop is able to..."
FTSE100 Accessibility report:
"Accessibility: According to many leading web
evangelists accessibility is a vital ingredient of a successful website,
using an empirical system used to check a sites accessibility, a
detailed examination of the top 100 company’s sites in the UK was
performed..."
Case Studies:
"Two websites deconstructed to show
how well the different variables have been prioritised; for example, how
well the sites purpose has been communicated, how well information
about the company has been communicated, how well the navigation
devices work, compatibility with browsers, graphic design, accessibility,
usability and searchability..."
Conclusion:
" Summary of research results combined with some of the
most fundamental considerations required for the design of successful
websites and the implications of failing to comply..." |
