Web Design Principles

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Which aspect of website maintenance ensures that issues are resolved in a timely manner?

  • Limiting the use of images
  • Regular updates, upgrades, and testing (correct)
  • Using only open-source software
  • Employing a WYSIWYG editor

A WYSIWYG editor displays content during editing in a way that closely resembles the final product.

True (A)

What does WYSIWYG stand for?

What You See Is What You Get

__________ is a language for styling web pages derived from multiple sources.

<p>CSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following platforms/languages with their primary function.

<p>Wix = Cloud-based web development platform Drupal = Open-source content management system HTML = Set of symbols for display on browsers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is most important for ensuring a website is usable by people with disabilities?

<p>Implementing accessibility features. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a wide variety of fonts and colors on a single webpage always enhances the user experience.

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What is the main goal of 'portable design' in web development?

<p>To make websites accessible across various browsers, operating systems, and computer platforms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of _______ in web design helps guide the user's eye through the content in a specific order.

<p>direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the web design element with its primary function:

<p>Text = Conveys information and content. Graphics/Illustrations = Enhance visual appeal and support content. Background = Provides a surface feel to the website. Links = Connect users to related content</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to design websites for low bandwidth?

<p>To provide a better experience for users with slower internet connections. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Increasing the number of options on a website always improves user convenience.

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What is the purpose of using 'white space' in web design?

<p>To provide breathing space and improve the visual clarity of the design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Website Regular Testing

Ensuring a website is regularly updated, upgraded, and tested to quickly resolve any issues.

WYSIWYG

"What You See Is What You Get"; content edited resembles the final product's appearance.

Wix

A cloud-based platform for creating HTML5 websites and mobile sites.

Weebly

Website builder, blog, and web-hosting service.

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HTML

A set of symbols and codes inserted in a file for display on a web browser page.

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What is a Web Page?

A document designed accessible via a web browser, containing text, graphics, sound, video and animation.

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What is Web Design?

The concept of planning, creating, updating, and maintaining websites.

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Text in web design

Font style and family should be clear and readable.

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Graphics/Illustrations

High quality visuals well-arranged with other elements.

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Shapes in web design

Denotes an enclosed boundary in the design.

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Background/Texture

Provides the feeling of a surface underneath.

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Color in Web Design

Must blend well and complement the elements on the page.

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Portable Design

The design should be accessible on various browsers, OS and platforms.

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Study Notes

  • Good web design has appealing elements and is functional, responsive, and useful.
  • Portable design is accessible by users who use different browsers, operating systems, and computer platforms.
  • Design for Low Bandwidth: Website design is accessible at various speeds.
  • Direction involves identifying the order of importance of elements and placing them in a sequence that the eye perceives.
  • Accessibility is the ability for a visitor to easily access information on a website.
  • White Spaces: Deliberately use white space to give the design room to breathe.
  • Simplify: The more options on a site, the more difficult it is for a visitor to make a decision, thereby increasing the time needed to browse.
  • Convenience: Click buttons should be conveniently located and accessible to allow visitors to take action easily.
  • Regular Testing: Websites should be regularly upgraded, updated, and tested to resolve problems quickly.
  • WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor allows content (text and graphics) editing, closely resembling its appearance when printed/displayed (e.g., printed document, web page, or slide presentation).
  • Wix is a free cloud-based WYSIWYG web development platform where users can create HTML5 websites and mobile sites.
  • Wordpress is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL.
  • HTML (Hypertext MarkUp Language) is a set of symbols/codes inserted into a file for display on a World Wide Web browser page.
  • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a Web page derived from multiple resources using a defined order of precedence, where the definitions of any style element conflict.

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