Unit 13: Website Development

Last Session Introduction to unit Why are websites used?

Website Uses Presenting information (e.g. advertising, news) Storing information (e.g. archiving, cloud) Browsing and searching for information (e.g. real-time information) Improving productivity (e.g. email, collaborative working) making decisions (e.g. financial, managerial) Communicating with people(e.g. social networking, video conferencing) Media sharing (e.g. listen to live radio, watch films) E-Commerce (e.g. shopping, banking) Education (e.g. libraries, online learning, assessments) Downloading information (e.g. data, media).

Todays session Features of websites Types of website

Features of websites Websites contain many different features Each website will have a target audience

Target Audience In pairs find a website suitable for the target audience Young children under age 7 Adult interested in current affairs Teenager who plays computer games Adult who enjoys going on day trips Explain why you have chosen the website

Features of websites Construction features – these allow users to interact with the website and make it more interesting Hyperlinks Forms Hot spots Action buttons

Features of websites Interactive features – this lets the site keep users details to email them updates. Registered users can add reviews leave comments etc. Registration Email links E-Commerce Online Forums

Features of websites Aesthetic features – the way a website looks is important Colours Layout Graphics and other media Text

Features of websites Accessibility– Some website users may have visual impairment. This means: They will use a text reader which converts text to speech. Alternative text is needed to describe images

Task Pick 2 websites that you used in the previous activity and then answer the following questions What features on the website appeal to the target audience? What interactive features does the website have? How does the website look, what features make it aesthetically pleasing? Are there any accessibility features?

Recap Why are websites used? Features of websites Types of websites How can user experience of websites be improved?

What website will you be designing and creating? Next Time Meet your ‘clients’ What website will you be designing and creating? You need to decide this before attempting Assignment 1: Investigate websites