Introduction

Identifying an Effective Website was designed to give clients a better perspective of what goes into creating a good website. In this lesson, you will learn:

• what makes an effective homepage,
• what are the characteristics of a successful layout and design,
• how to identify easy-to-use navigation,
• how to use color on a website,
• and all about using type on the web.

Periodically, thoughout the lesson, there are question and answer pages to review what you just learned. These are designed to reinforce the elements of an effective website.

When thinking about effective websites, keep this quote by Jeffrey Veen from Hot Wired Style in mind..."Well designed web pages don't require high-end machines, high-speed connections, or a plethora of plug-ins. After all, the beauty of the Web is that it can communicate information to whichever user, with whatever device, at any speed."

When you are ready, click the right arrow to continue for instructions on how to navigate through this lesson.