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Self Test
Are you able to answer "yes" to every question below? If so, please apply:
- Does your splash page make a person want to continue to explore your site?
- Does your site stand out and is it entirely different from other websites?
- Is everything clearly distinguishable and readable?
- Does the subject matter grab one's attention instantly?
- Is the topic basically the same throughout?
- Is the navigation clear and easy to follow throughout your website?
- Do all linked objects/graphics (excluding text) have alt tags?
- Are all the pages within the website in complete working order?
- Do you give recognition to others when using their material/graphics?
- Is your website viewable in the 2 major browsers (Netscape 6.2/IE 6.0) with nominal errors or differences?
- Is there a privacy policy on commercial/business website?
- If website is composed using Flash, is there a 'skip intro' section?
- Does your site load in less than 45 seconds on a 56K modem, flash version less than 2 mins.?
Are you able to answer "yes" to any question below? If so, please reconsider:
- Do pages require horizontal scrolling when viewed on a 800X600 screen (excluding sites that have used scrolling for a purpose)?
- Does your website have several different backgrounds?
- Do you have cursor trails anywhere on the site?
- Is the majority of the text on your website center aligned?
- Is your right mouse button disabled?
- Are there any ticker tape scrolling words?
- Does a single page have more than 1 applet?
- Do every one of your pages open in a new window?
Are you able to answer "yes" to any question below? If so, please stop:
- Does your website have any annoying automatic pop-up windows other than those required by a free server?
- Are there any pages requiring more than 5 vertical scrolls to reach the bottom on an 800X600 screen without an "up" link or navigation at the bottom?
- Have you forgotten to place an "Awards Won" page on your website?
- Are there any curse words used that should not be spoken around children?
- Is there any gross material or foul language?
- Does the website include only links to other sites?
- Do you require visitors to "accept" conditions or disclaimers in order to gain entrance to the website?
- Are there any under construction signs or coming soon notices on your website?
- Are you under the age of 13?
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