Saturday, August 11, 2012
Web Accessibility - Usability and SEO Tips Basic
What is accessibility?
Web accessibility means in simple terms that people with disabilities can use the Web Site So people with disabilities are able to understand, navigate their way around and interact with the web. For example, individuals with visual impairment can interpret web sites through the use of objects such as screen readers and text browsers. Web sites are accessible also work well on mobile phones and PDA, PC. With the use of CSS web developers can set the text size that allows users to change the font size when viewing a web page, select whether the text is small, medium or large size so that it fits better on screens of different sizes and is easier to read for people with visual disabilities.
What is usability?
Usability refers to the construction of websites based on user feedback and how individuals can achieve their goals using the web site quickly and easily. Usability also takes into account factors such as cost-effectiveness and usefulness. If the site is easy to use, there should be lower support costs involved. The effect of page layout with the use of images, hyperlinks and headers, navigation menus, the readability by using contrasting colors and easily readable, and bullets all aid to the ' usability of a site.
Important things to consider when designing a website
It seems an obvious starting point, but it is important to get the correct syntax and grammar so that users will receive a positive experience of using your site. Always run a spell check before posting anything. The use of clear headings, hyperlinks, and images is also an imperative. Remember to visit (and hover over) link colors for visited links, so the user is not aware of the distinction between these pages. Do not blanket bomb the text. Break long passages of text with headings and bullets to keep your attention. Set external links to other sites, so that will open in a blank window so the user can easily return to your site without having to reopen it.
Basic Search Engine Optimization Tips
Using title and alt text on images and text on the title hyperlink is not only good for accessibility, but also for Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Remember to use your keywords in title tags, description and keywords within the head of each web page as this will be very useful for search engine robots to find the keyword phrases. Consistently use the same key text to link pages throughout the site. Use the phrase that titles the page as the H1 tag and use a few more times within the body of the page. Robots take on this. Do not use the same title on every page as this is considered as spam. Do not overuse your keywords unnecessarily. If the search engines take into account six spamming your website may not function well. Submit your site to the search engine, as using presentation software could result in a penalty or even a ban.
Finally, do not lose sight of who your target is .......
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