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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
{{quotation|[http://www.interfacile.com/consultants.html Al | {{quotation|[http://www.interfacile.com/consultants.html Al Badre's] book is about an everlasting truth--a truth that many people, many companies, many organizations have learned the hard way. That is, when designing technological systems for people to use, one must take into account the characteristics of the users, and the nature of the task, and the knowledge, experience, biases, strengths, and weaknesses that the users bring to the task. In the case at hand, the task is using the World Wide Web.}}, James D. Foley, cited by [http://www.informit.com/ informIT], retrieved 16:51, 18 November 2010 (CET)) | ||
The essence of a web usability structure, is according to Badre (2002:chapter 2): | The essence of a web usability structure, is according to Badre (2002:chapter 2): | ||
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See also: [[usability]] (more general) [[web accessibility]], [[HCI]] (human-computer interaction the most important academic displine dealing with usability). | See also: [[usability]] (more general) [[web accessibility]], [[HCI]] (human-computer interaction the most important academic displine dealing with usability). | ||
== Web usability methods == | |||
Do not believe that usability testing is asking for opinions, e.g. with questionnaires, although it is sometimes done for various reasons, i.e. to obtain subjective impressions of a larger audience or also to test satisfaction. Usability testing may include several kinds of activities, but the most important is giving users tasks to do and to observer how they do. | |||
See [[Design and usability methods and techniques]] and if you are interested in survey see [[Usability and user experience surveys]] | |||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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** [http://sensible.com/Downloads/DMMTchapter11_for_personal_use_only.pdf On not throwing the baby out with the dishes] (PDF) | ** [http://sensible.com/Downloads/DMMTchapter11_for_personal_use_only.pdf On not throwing the baby out with the dishes] (PDF) | ||
* Sample chapter from Steve Krug, Don't Make Me Think!, Second Edition. | * Sample chapter from Steve Krug, Don't Make Me Think!, Second Edition. | ||
** [http://sensible.com/chapter.html How we really use the Web], | ** [http://sensible.com/chapter.html How we really use the Web] | ||
* [http://www.userfocus.co.uk/resources/guidelines.html 247 web usability guidelines] (userfocus.uk.co, 2009) | |||
=== Web sites === | |||
See also [[usability]] and [[User interaction and user interface design]] | |||
=== Topics === | |||
* [http://unbounce.com/landing-page-optimization/the-5-second-rule-best-sites-of-2009-part-1/ The 5 Second Rule: Critiquing the Best Websites of 2009 – Part 1] by Oli Gardner | |||
=== Online tools === | |||
* [http://fivesecondtest.com/ fivesecondtest.com]. Landing page optimization for your mocks and wireframes. (commercial, but you can do tests to earn tests). | |||
== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
See [[Interaction design, user experience and usability]] | |||
[[Category: Ergonomics and human-computer interaction]] | [[Category: Ergonomics and human-computer interaction]] | ||
[[Category: Web authoring]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:53, 14 March 2011
Introduction
“Al Badre's book is about an everlasting truth--a truth that many people, many companies, many organizations have learned the hard way. That is, when designing technological systems for people to use, one must take into account the characteristics of the users, and the nature of the task, and the knowledge, experience, biases, strengths, and weaknesses that the users bring to the task. In the case at hand, the task is using the World Wide Web.”, James D. Foley, cited by informIT, retrieved 16:51, 18 November 2010 (CET))
The essence of a web usability structure, is according to Badre (2002:chapter 2):
- Where and under what conditions will the Web site be used?
- For what purpose will the site be used?
- Who will use the site (the target audience)?
- How will the site be used?
See also: usability (more general) web accessibility, HCI (human-computer interaction the most important academic displine dealing with usability).
Web usability methods
Do not believe that usability testing is asking for opinions, e.g. with questionnaires, although it is sometimes done for various reasons, i.e. to obtain subjective impressions of a larger audience or also to test satisfaction. Usability testing may include several kinds of activities, but the most important is giving users tasks to do and to observer how they do.
See Design and usability methods and techniques and if you are interested in survey see Usability and user experience surveys
Links
Introductions
- Sample chapters from Krug, Steve (2000). Don't Make Me Think!, First Edition,
- Sample chapter from Steve Krug, Don't Make Me Think!, Second Edition.
- 247 web usability guidelines (userfocus.uk.co, 2009)
Web sites
See also usability and User interaction and user interface design
Topics
Online tools
- fivesecondtest.com. Landing page optimization for your mocks and wireframes. (commercial, but you can do tests to earn tests).