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Steps of a (re)design
 
 

Sample Materials

 
 

References

 
    

Proofing Checklist

 

Editorial and Functionality
  • meta-tags are correct
  • pagetitles in browser window are correct
  • pagetitle images are spelled correctly
  • all pages have correct filenames
  • all menu items link correctly and are consistent from page to page
  • all sidebar items link correctly
  • all pages have correct filenames
  • all links go to correct destination
  • no broken images
  • page still works/looks correct when window is resized
    (resize browser window AND screen resolution)
  • all copy, menu items, sidebar text and captions are spelled correctly
  • If you're working in Dreamweaver, use the link-checker feature to catch your mistakes.

 

Cross-Browser and Platform
check pages for appearance, consistency & editing in the following browsers:

  • Mac: browser list here (IE 5, Net7, Net5, safari)
  • PC: your browser list here (IE6, IE5.5, IE 5.0, Net7, Net6)
    (also check alt tags for logic)
 
Accessibility
  • all images have alt tags
  • layout tables linearize in a logical fashion (to check: in Opera, turn images off and user style sheets on)
  • all data tables have caption, th and td headers= tags
  • all pages have a skip navigation link
  • site works in black and white
  • ADVANCED
    Site conforms to all section 508 guidelines (see: http://cita.rehab.uiuc.edu/courses/2002-01-LIS350AR/sect508/css/sect508-web.html)