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Latest revision as of 10:20, 19 April 2016

Web usability is the ease of use of a website. It relates to the broader concept of usability.

Description

Broad goals of web usability include:

  • Presentation of information and choices in a clear and concise way
  • Lack of ambiguity
  • Placement of items in appropriate areas
    • Important items where they will be seen quickly
    • Supporting items where they can be found easily
  • Should be readable on a wide range of devices

Responsive web design

One important element of web usability is ensuring that the content works on various devices and browsers.

Responsive web design is an important technique for making web sites more usable across a range of display sizes.

See Also

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