ah teaches web design & development (Content is Key lecture)
Content is Key
Lecture outline
Considerations of structuring and writing quality content. Lecture slides will be made available on the day of the lecture (October 24).
Content is Key
Supporting Users
Research from Google shows that 90 percent of people start a task using one device, then pick it up later on another device...Windows on the Web (Karen McGrane)
Useful content
Our content should:
- Fulfill a clear and specific purpose.
- Should be user-centered.
- Should be concise.
Carousel questions
- What is the purpose of a carousel?
- Is it 'clear' and 'specific'?
Carousel questions
- What is the purpose of a carousel?
- Is it 'clear' and 'specific'?
Designing effective carousels
I would recommend reviewing the Nielsen Norman group's carousel usability before integrating carousels.
Useful content
Our content should:
- Fulfill a clear and specific purpose.
- Should be user-centered.
- Should be concise.
Labelling
How clear/specific are each of these links?
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Useful content
Our content should:
- Fulfill a clear and specific purpose.
- Should be user-centered.
- Should be concise.
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Maintaining a Tone
Let's take a look at MailChimp's Voice and Tone guide.
Critique time
Today's second half is for us to help you solve problems or provide feedback. Please let me know if you have something to share or review.
Please have your website ready to review along with:
- The validator results; ah.link/validate
- Device mode or the responsive viewer; ah.link/rv
Critique time to-do's
Things to work on during reviews:
Teamwork reflection
- Grab a teamwork reflection form from the front of the class.
- Grab a seat separate from your teammate.
- Fill in the teamwork reflection and submit it back at the front.
This reading reflection is the second last one. Final opportunity for reading reflections is November 7th.