Testing


 * Testing your web site**

When constructing a web site you need to test to see how effective and efficient your web site is. Use a testing table to record each aspect of the website. When testing you should take ito account:
 * **Presentation** - How good does the solution look
 * is the text, colour, graphic, effects... look good and suit the audience and needs of organisation
 * are headings consistent in size, font and/or colour
 * is information easy to read
 * is all information complete
 * **Functionality** - Check all technical aspects work
 * do all links work
 * do graphics quicly load i.e. are they in correct format and size for web publications
 * do documents open
 * rollover images work
 * **Usability** - is the solution easy to use. Is interface user-friendly
 * is navigation clear
 * can you clearly identify links
 * are website colours consistent throughout website
 * **Accessibility** - does it allow all the audience to access the website and is it secure so that unwanted users cannot access it
 * is it for teenagers,girls, adults, music lovers....
 * are people with disabilities able to access the site e.g. visually impaired, colour blindness...
 * are only members able to access or should age be restricted-security logon
 * **Communication of message -** Is the message clearly understood
 * Inform - does it give all info you need e.g.
 * Persuade - is it tryig to get you to do or buy something e.g. eBay
 * Educate -is it tring to teach you how to do something e.g. simulations...
 * Entertain - is it trying to get you to enjoy yourdelf e.g. games....