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The book-look "Awards of Excellence"
are open to both personal and commercial sites. To apply you must be the
creator/owner of the Web site.
The following criteria are used in determing the Awards that are
given:
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Design - A good, consistent
and attractive layout with a considered use of colour is a key factor. We will
also be looking for an effective use of tables, frames, javascript, java
applets, flash, css, html, dhtml etc. But, it must be used in a
way that helps the audience - the use of technology for technology's sake will
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Content - Your site must have
a clear purpose or point. This can be anything you chose, but those sites that
show a detailed grasp of their subject matter will be looked on more
favourably. Pages that are just collection of banners and links will not be
considered. Your site must also be in English or have an English version that
is clearly sign-posted. |
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Navigation - An easy to use
navigation system should be a pre-requite for any Web site. Users should be
able to reach the main areas of your site from any page, without having to
think too hard. Rollover javascript or image links that make navigation easier
and load fast will improve your rating. |
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Graphics - Graphic content
should be optimised in terms of its quality (is it crisp and clean?), load
speed (will users wait for it to appear?) and relevance (does it help to
illustrate you point?) The use of original artwork will score highly -
reflecting the added effort put into the site. |
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Page layout - This combines
the actual page structure and site design. Each page should get across its
information without the need for excessive scrolling (unless absolutely
necessary viewing each page should require no more than one "page down"). Where
content needs to be lengthy clear "sign post" headlines are a plus factor.
Links between associated pages should also be obvious. |
Please note that these are only guidelines - the over-riding
consideration is the overall impression that your site makes on a new visitor.
And we won't know what that is until we visit you!
However, in general, sites for commercial businesses will
be marked more aggressively than other sites as the aim of these awards is to
acknowledge the hard work of Web site developers - not how much was spent on
the site or how much it sells.
To submit your site to the book-look "Awards
of Excellence" please send us an
e-mail
including your name, e-mail address, Web site name and URL, and a brief
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