Usability Best Practices
The following best practices should be taken into consideration in assessing and improving the usability of a site:
- Structure and navigation - make it clear where users can find information
- Consistency - make sure the same elements are always placed consistently on every web page
- Language - content should be written in an easy-to-understand style
- Layout - use a layout format that aids the user in making sense of content.
- Simplicity - content should be free of unnecessary distractions and complications.
- User focus - always design a site with the end user in mind.