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August 2007 Archive

What do users find annoying and how can they be avoided?
There are hate to come across when visiting websites and when building a site they should be avoided at all costs. Here you'll find a list of these to ... Read More

Thursday August 30, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Tips on how to position content on the web
The position of content plays an important part in website usability as there are standards users expect when visiting a site. Here we explore some of these expectations to ... Read More

Wednesday August 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Error Pages and Usability
Error pages are a necessary part of all websites and they should not be forgotten when building or designing a website. Here you can learn more about these types ... Read More

Tuesday August 28, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Splash Pages and Usability
Splash Pages are often used to convey a brand or showcase a skill, in areas such an creative designs or technical capabilities. Here you can learn more about these as ... Read More

Thursday August 23, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Pros and Cons of Flash Websites
There are many pros and cons associated with Flash websites, here we will explore these to help you decide if Flash is the best option for you.

Wednesday August 22, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
The best way to get feedback on your website
One of the best ways to improve a site is get feedback on what works and what needs to be improved. Here you can learn about some of the ... Read More

Tuesday August 21, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Tips for using Google Adwords
Google Adwords is a great tool for advertising as it can widely promote your website to all the key audience groups. Here you can learn more about methods to optimize ... Read More

Friday August 17, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Avoid the problems of large sites
As content grows websites have the potential of becoming unmanageable, here you can learn tips on how to avoid this so that your website remains effective and easy to use.

Thursday August 16, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Windows Live Hotmail - Reviewed
The latest version of Microsoft's web mail has been released, with a whole new set of features and interface. To learn more about Windows Live Hotmail and how it ... Read More

Tuesday August 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
How well does Safari work on Windows?
The beta version of Safari has been released and it now work on Windows - so it's time to see how it compares to other browsers on the same platform. ... Read More

Friday August 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
How to design websites for mobile devices?
With the number of mobile devices that offer internet access increasing, more and more websites need to make sure they're compatible with this growing medium. Here you can find ... Read More

Tuesday August 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
What is the Keystroke Level Model (KLM)?
Keystroke analysis is a great way to analyze task and interface interaction on the web. Here you can learn more about what is involved in this theory and how ... Read More

Monday August 6, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
Book Review of 'Prioritizing Web Usability' by J Nielsen and H Loranger
'Prioritizing Web Usability' by Jakob Nielsen and Hoa Loranger is a great resource on web design and usability. To learn more about what this book has to offer, and ... Read More

Saturday August 4, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)
How does Opera compare, Part 2
In continuation of our review of Opera and how it performs, this article focuses on the accessibility and security features it has to offer. To learn more about this ... Read More

Thursday August 2, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

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