Web Page Do’s and Don’ts
By Jeff Lewis

DO:
• Put an email link on the page
• Include update date and update frequently
• Include contact names and addresses
• Use alternative text along with graphics for non-graphics users
• Add alternative text links for image maps
• Maintain an overall style and cohesiveness
• Include varieties of navigation paths
• Use distinctive titles for pages
• Plan for growth
• Use short file names
• Use a spell checker
• Avoid frames and unnecessary plug-in
• Provide worthwhile content
• Think through the experience from different points of view
• Test with different computers and speeds

DON’T:
• Make pages too long
• Overuse large graphics
• Overdo colors
• Use phrases like Return, Back, Click Here
• Steal copyrighted material
• Just convert print material
• Use jargon
• Embed all links in paragraphs
• Use a construction sign instead of content
• Put important information at the bottom of the page

 

bad page:

http://schools.volusia.k12.fl.us/starke/

good:

http://schools.volusia.k12.fl.us/atlantic/index.htm