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Web developer. Describe the advantages this technique provides for the Web site
visitor. Create a wireframe page layout for the home page.
a. See 2(a) for the description of Doug Kowalski's photography business.
b. See 2(b) for the description of Just Throw Me.
c. See 2(c) for the description of A Dog's Life.
8.
Think about the scenarios described below and how you would design a home page
using the liquid design technique. Describe the advantages this technique provides
for the Web developer. Describe the advantages this technique provides for the Web
site visitor. Create a wireframe page layout for the home page.
a. See 2(a) for the description of Doug Kowalski's photography business.
b. See 2(b) for the description of Just Throw Me.
c. See 2(c) for the description of A Dog's Life.
This chapter offered suggestions for organizing text on Web pages. In this research
exercise, take this topic a step further and investigate writing for the Web. A few
resources are listed here:
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http://www.efuse.com/Design/web_writing_basics.html.
Explore the article
“Writing for the Web.”
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http://www.webreference.com/content/writing.
If you cannot find that page, visit
webreference.com and search for “writing for the Web.”
If these resources are no longer available, search the Web for information on “writ-
ing for the Web.” Read one or more articles. Select five techniques that you would
like to share with others. Write a one-page summary of your findings. Include the
URLs of your resources.
1.
This chapter discusses recommended Web design practices. Sometimes it is helpful to
learn about good design by examining poor design. Visit
http://www.webpagesthatsuck
.com
and read about their examples of poor design. Try to think of Web sites that
you have visited on the Web. Do any of them have similar qualities? Find two Web
sites that use poor Web design practices. Write a one-page report that includes an
introduction about the design practices not followed at the Web sites, a link to each
site, and a description of how each site has practiced poor Web site design.
2.
Visit any of the Web sites referenced in this chapter that interested you. Print the
home page or one other pertinent page from the site. Write a one-page summary
and reaction to the Web site you chose to visit. Address the following topics:
What is the purpose of the site?
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Who is the intended audience?
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Do you think the site reaches the intended audience?
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List three examples of how this Web site uses recommended Web design guidelines.
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How could this site be improved?
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