Website Development Essentials

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What is Responsive Web Design about?

Creating mobile-specific websites

Using HTML and CSS to automatically resize websites (correct)

Developing web standards and protocols

Designing websites for desktops only

What is the purpose of W3C?

To create static websites

To design responsive images

To develop standards, protocols and guidelines for the web (correct)

To create mobile-specific websites

What is a website?

A type of web standard

A collection of related web pages (correct)

A type of database

A single web page

What is the first page of a website called?

Homepage Signup and view all the answers

What is a static website?

A website with fixed HTML codes Signup and view all the answers

What is a dynamic website?

A website with dynamic content from a database Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between static and dynamic websites?

Static websites have fixed content, dynamic websites have dynamic content Signup and view all the answers

Why is HTML used in static websites?

To code web pages Signup and view all the answers

What type of websites allow users to buy and make payments online?

E-commerce Websites Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of website design that affects how a user interacts with a website?

Usability Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a social media website?

Facebook Signup and view all the answers

What is content in the context of a website?

Anything that gives visitors information Signup and view all the answers

What type of page is commonly found on most websites?

About and Contact page Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of coupon websites?

To offer discounts and coupons to users Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of considering a responsive layout in website design?

To make the website accessible on different screens Signup and view all the answers

What is a wireframe in the context of website design?

The outline of the website with the initial design being the first draft Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of determining the target audience for a website?

To understand their interests and provide valuable information Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an e-commerce website?

Snapdeal Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of good web design?

It includes both usability and aesthetics Signup and view all the answers

What determines the success of a website's call-to-action?

The clarity of the call-to-action message Signup and view all the answers

What is a common usability problem in website design?

Slow Loading Speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating a list of keywords for a website?

To move the website up the ranks of search engines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of auction websites?

To facilitate online auctions Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before creating a website design?

Sketch out the plans on paper Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a website's header area?

To introduce the website and its content Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the website planning process?

Setting the purpose and goals of the website Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of website design that affects the emotions conveyed by a website?

Aesthetics Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of setting a budget for a website?

Researching the market and consulting with professionals Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after designing a website?

Test the website for usability and bugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a web developer in a website project?

To program the website's functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of creating a wireframe?

It helps to develop a hierarchy and gives an insight into the best positions for key elements of the design Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating a content strategy for a website?

To determine the type of content to be displayed on the website Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when developing a website?

User needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of simplicity in web design?

Enhances user experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of navigation in a website?

To provide a wayfinding system Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common way visitors scan text on a website?

F-shaped pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a effective web design?

Both great design and great content Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a grid-based layout in web design?

To structure design and keep content organized Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected load time of a website by most web visitors?

2 seconds or less Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Website Planning and Design

A website should have a responsive layout to adjust to different screens.
Determine the goals for your website, such as what you want to accomplish and what you want your visitors to do.
Identify your target audience and understand their interests to provide valuable information.
Create a list of keywords to use throughout your site to improve search engine rankings.

Planning Process

Set your purpose and goals, including identifying your website's purpose and defining your target audience.
Create a budget for website expenses, including web design, programming, and web hosting.
Assign roles to company stakeholders, web developers, content writers, HTML/CSS professionals, and web and graphic designers.
Create a content strategy, deciding what kind of content to display on your website.

Basic Principles of Web Design

Website purpose: accommodate the needs of the user with a simple, clear intention on all pages.
Simplicity: a simple design is best for user experience and usability.
Navigation: a clear navigation system is key to retaining visitors.
F-Shaped Pattern Reading: most visitors scan text in an F-shaped pattern, focusing on the top and left area of the screen.
Visual Hierarchy: arrange elements in order of importance using size, color, imagery, contrast, typography, whitespace, texture, and style.
Content: use compelling language and great content to attract and influence visitors.
Grid-Based Layout: use grids to structure your design and keep content organized.
Load Time: ensure your website loads quickly, as visitors expect sites to load in 2 seconds or less.
Mobile-Friendly: design for mobile devices, as more people are using them to browse the web.

Responsive Web Design

Use HTML and CSS to automatically resize, hide, shrink, or enlarge a website for different devices.
Responsive images scale nicely to fit any browser size.

Web Standards and W3C Recommendations

W3C is an international community that develops web standards to ensure websites look and work the same in all browsers.
W3C's mission is to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing standards, protocols, and guidelines.

Types of Websites

Static website: a basic type of website with fixed HTML codes, easy to create, and information does not change.
Dynamic website: a collection of dynamic web pages whose content changes dynamically, accessing content from a database or Content Management System (CMS).
Examples of dynamic websites: online communities, social media, e-commerce, coupon, auction, and affiliate marketing websites.

Website Design Usability

Usability is a part of design, ensuring a visitor can use your site easily.
Website design affects how a user interacts with a website, conveying emotions, and providing a clear path through the site.
Common usability problems in website design include poor navigation, slow loading speed, and poor contrast between text and background.

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Learn the key elements of building a successful website, including responsive layout, goal setting, target audience, and call-to-action.