Citations with the tag: WEB site usability
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- making stuff.
McLaughlin, Charlie // Technology & Children; Dec2007, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p2The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by Pat Foster on waste reduction and another on investigating Web sites for unique activities.
- First-rate reference on usability.
Dyson, Pete // Seybold Report on Internet Publishing; Jun99, Vol. 3 Issue 10, p34Reviews the book `Web Site Usability: A Designer's Guide,' by Jared M. Spool.
- Usability.
Pretlow, Cassi // Computers in Libraries; Jun2008, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p16The article reviews the web site Usability.gov., a government resource on usability, including how to identify audience and user goals, determine site requirements, conduct a content inventory and perform card sorting, to improve the quality of a user's experience.
- Online Bill Pay Ready for Landing.
Adams, John // American Banker; 2/17/2010, Vol. 175 Issue 25, p5The article reports that banks and online payment companies are relocating more functions to their main Web pages and limiting the amount of navigation required to access bill presentment, information and payment features.
- IPL: The Internet public library.
Simcox, Schelle // APLIS; Jun97, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p95Describes the Internet Public Library (IPL), the library created by and for the Internet community. Popularity of the Web site; Services provided; Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as one of the funding sources of the IPL; Benefits of the IPL to teachers, school librarians and media specialists.
- Ensure Customers Can Find You When They Need You In A Hurry.
Miodonski, Bob // Plumbing & Mechanical; Dec2010, Vol. 28 Issue 10, p12In this article, the author offers suggestions for making websites for the plumbing business owners of the U.S. so that potential customers can reach them easily. He says that business houses should have their services on a website because people search emergency plumbing service providers on...
- Centrifugal pumps.
Miodonski, Bob // WaterWorld; Jul2011, Vol. 27 Issue 7, p38The article announces the launch of the redesigned web site of Griswold Pump Co. which offers information on the company's products and services through its easy navigation format including the prominent navigation bar, tools and information section for product literature, and the technical...
- Goal of AOL Autos redo: Pay for listings.
Sawyers, Arlena // Automotive News; 4/7/2008, Vol. 82 Issue 6302, p20The article offers information on redesigning of the AOL Autos' Web site www.autos.aol.com. It reports that the redesigning is aimed at getting more dealers to pay to list vehicles for sale, and presents views of AOL Autos' director of business development Doug Eddy on the redesigned site. It...
- Measure for measure.
Burke, Ken // Multichannel Merchant; Nov2007, Vol. 3 Issue 11, p29The article explores the means by which web site product promotion can be evaluated and maximized. Like the square inch analysis, it is claimed that the way to measure web page profitability is by means of click map, an analytics tool for identifying which page shoppers click most and which...
- ABTOF site set to click with agents.
Burke, Ken // Travel Weekly (UK); 5/23/2008, p12No abstract available.
- Facebook's NEW APP-ARTHEID.
Ng, Keith // AdMedia; Oct2008, Vol. 23 Issue 9, p27The article comments on Facebook's latest redesign. It was described as a sloppy transition full of design and technical issues. The platform was slow and buggy, often leading users into defunct dead ends. Applications broke all the time as developers slowly caught on with upgrades. Old Facebook...
- Give your Web site personality.
LEE, DANIELLE // Accounting Today; Mar2011, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p28The article offers insights for accounting firms on improving the personality of their Web sites. Golden Practices president Michelle Golden stressed the importance of simplicity, relevance and personal content in Web site design. Inappropriate imagery is one of the problems of several...
- UNICEF CHOOSES COMPERIO TO ENHANCE WEBSITE SEARCH.
LEE, DANIELLE // Online Product News; Nov2009, Vol. 28 Issue 11, p8The article reports on a relationship formed by Portland, Maine-based enterprise search technology and consulting company Comperio with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Comperio was selected as a technology and service partner to assist the UNICEF in enhancing the usability and user...
- LABSPHERE UNVEILS REDESIGNED WEBSITE.
LEE, DANIELLE // Online Product News; Jan2011, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p1The article offers reports on Labsphere's launched of its redesigned website, www.labsphere.com. The website revamp was undertaken by the company to provide better service to users of its measurement and calibration products through improved content organization and a new search engine....
- Funny or Die sets Steele.
Littleton, Cynthia // Daily Variety; 8/6/2008, Vol. 300 Issue 23, p4No abstract available.
- REDESIGNED WEBSITE LAUNCHED BY REDPRAIRIE.
Littleton, Cynthia // Worldwide Videotex Update; May2010, Vol. 29 Issue 5, p2The article reports on the launch of redesigned Web site of RedPrairie Corp. in April 2010. The new site is said to reorganize both content and navigation to improve the experience of users. The move is part of the initiative of the productivity solutions provider to enhance the interaction of...
- REDESIGNED WEBSITE UNVEILED BY LABSPHERE.
Littleton, Cynthia // Worldwide Videotex Update; Jan2011, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p1The article offers reports on Labsphere's launched of its redesigned website, www.labsphere.com. The website revamp was undertaken by the company to provide better service to users of its measurement and calibration products through improved content organization and a new search engine....
- AN EXPLORATORY STUDY INTO DETERMINING THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF KEY CRITERIA IN WEB USABILITY: A MULTI-CRITERIA APPROACH.
Pearson, J. Michael; Pearson, Ann M. // Journal of Computer Information Systems; Summer2008, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p115ng significant amounts of resources in both internal and external web-based applications. Many of these applications must be used by either employees of the organization or by e-customers of the organization. One of the key components of any web-based application is its interface, and a key...
- News.
Pearson, J. Michael; Pearson, Ann M. // Camping Magazine; May2009, Vol. 82 Issue 3, p8The article offers updates on issues related to youth development in the U.S. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has launched its Pyxis Learning Center, an online learning system for those who engaged with public parks and recreation. A new Web site www.thatsnotcool.com was...
- Striving for Excellence in Online Customer Service.
Balas, Janet I. // Computers in Libraries; Jun2008, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p37The article recommends several resources for librarians on providing excellent online customer service. Customer service now extends beyond the library itself to the web, where librarians must evaluate the design and functionality of the library website to make sure the customer service it...
- Interview with Lou Rosenfeld.
Marcos, Mari-Carmen // El Profesional de la Informaci�n; jul/ago2010, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p435Louis Rosenfeld, a renowned specialist in information architecture, comments on various topics such as the difference between that discipline and user experience, trends in interfaces, problems when redesigning websites, semantic web, mobile internet, methods of conducting usability studies,...
- Dise�o de arquitecturas de informaci�n lineales para mejorar la accesibilidad web.
Voces-Merayo, Ram�n // El Profesional de la Informaci�n; jul/ago2010, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p374Certainly, in recent years there has been a breakthrough in regard to web accessibility: policies and laws have emerged, along with tools, technologies and guidelines for creating accessible content properly. However, despite these efforts, the Web is still largely inaccessible. In this paper we...
- Consumer experience provides worthwhile quality data.
Reese, Shelly // Managed Healthcare Executive; Feb2010, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p27The article discusses the use of online rating sites for physicians to ensure quality data for the right choice of healthcare provider. It highlights that several insurers are now incorporating the physician rating sites to their own websites despite the threat of lawsuits. It notes the...
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
Bona, Laura R. // District Administration; Sep2009, Vol. 45 Issue 8, p78No abstract available.
- Examining Trust in Information Technology Artifacts: The Effects of System Quality and Culture.
VANCE, ANTHONY; ELIE-DIT-COSAQUE, CHRISTOPHE; STRAUB, DETMAR W. // Journal of Management Information Systems; Spring2008, Vol. 24 Issue 4, p73The topic of trust in information technology (IT) artifacts has piqued interest among researchers, but studies of this form of trust are not definitive regarding which factors contribute to it the most. Our study empirically tests a model of trust in IT artifacts that increases our understanding...
- Patients shun care record website.
Nowottny, Steve // Pulse; 5/14/2008, Vol. 68 Issue 17, p13The article discusses the result of the independent evaluation that determines the number of patients who register in Healthspace, a website that offer the patients an access to their Summary Care Record online. Result shows that only one in 300 patients register for the website account and only...
- Online Tools Configure Coaxial And Fiber-Optic Cabling.
Nowottny, Steve // Microwaves & RF; May2009, Vol. 48 Issue 5, pS13The article discusses online configurations tools found in cable assembly websites. It notes that vendor websites have developed different online tools to assist visitors in getting quotes for cable assemblies, since ranges of cable/connector combinations are vast. Online configuration tools of...
- tech support.
Taute, Michelle // Cincinnati; Winter2010 Wedding Supplement, p32The article offers tips, suggestions and services on virtual ways for the betterment of wedding process, offered by several wedding planners. Dawn Dagenbach, suggests the usage of wedding websites to electronically gather RSVP's, Heidi Pasqualetti offers to create a personal wedding website and...
- your wedding on the web.
Pennington, Eric // Cincinnati; Winter2010 Wedding Supplement, p37the article offers tips and suggestions on creating a personal wedding website with the help of several web hosting sites. The essentials of the website are inclusive of, wedding date, location and location of reception, driving directions to both wedding and reception locations, with maps and...
- Making Library Web Sites Usable: A LITA Guide.
Jensen, Karen // Feliciter; 2009, Vol. 55 Issue 3, p119The article reviews the book "Making Library Web Sites Usable: A LITA Guide," by Tom Lehman and Terry Nikkel.
- Steps to turn a business website into a sales machine.
Garcia, Jesse // Fort Worth Business Press; 6/28/2010, Vol. 22 Issue 26, p11The article discusses how to use Web sites as a tool to improve sales. It emphasizes the importance of business Web sites to market a firm or sell products or service, and shows how quality Web sites can be used by small firms with less funds and minimal sales force. Tips for creating a...
- DESIGN FROM THE OUTSIDE IN.
Frank, John N. // Marketing News; 5/15/2009, Vol. 43 Issue 8, p06The article discusses Web site design from the point of view of corporate marketing. Web site design consultants state that the most common flaw in design is that a site is created without consideration of consumers who will use it. Errors that stem from that problem, such as making the site...
- Set Your Sites on Mobile.
LEVY, PIET // Marketing News; 4/30/2010, Vol. 44 Issue 5, p06The article offers information about designing a mobile site for smartphones that have website use limitations. Simplicity and streamlined content are suggested to make the site appealing and easy to navigate for the consumer. The example of CNN News' mobile website is noted. It is mentioned...
- Little Changes -- Big Difference.
Rubini, David // ABA Bank Marketing; Oct2009, Vol. 41 Issue 8, p16The article focuses on the advantages of upgrading the features and design of online databases of banks in the U.S. One of the most efficient way to impress the online banking customers of banks is to create Web sites that integrate viability and aesthetics. Web sites should comply with the...
- BUILD THE ONLINE BRAND.
Noaman, Abu // ABA Bank Marketing; Oct2009, Vol. 41 Issue 8, p22The article offers guidelines that banks should consider in redesigning and enhancing their Web sites for online banking. Banks should consider that customers need user-friendly databases that directly respond to the things they need to do online. The factors that banks should consider in...
- Red Leader rejigs Camden Arts Centre website to increase use.
Noaman, Abu // Design Week; 8/9/2007, Vol. 22 Issue 32, p6The article reports that Web site developer Red Leader was appointed by the Camden Arts Center (CAC) to redesign its Web site in London, England. Red Leader will renovate the Web site to improve its accessibility and to attract visitors in the gallery. Katherine Green, creative director of Red...
- KID STUFF.
Quinton, Brian // Promo; Feb2008, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p16The article reports on the party ad initiatives which are offered on websites for kids. The kid-centric virtual world of Webkinz.com offers prizes such as bee costume, outfits, and virtual waffles. The site has some 7.3 million unique users a month, mostly children. Meanwhile, a call to urge...
- Cutting-Edge Statistics.
Schuyler, Michael // Computers in Libraries; Mar2001, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p51Offers advice to librarians on how to use statistics on patrons' Web use. Statistics which help gauge the usefulness of a library's Web site; The software WebTrends; The use of Web counters.
- 3 Top Tips for Good Web Site Design.
Perkins, Kyle "KP" // Campus Activities Programming; Sep2008, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p40The article offers tips for making a good web site. Avoid making flashy web sites because most animations work only in Internet Explorer and not everyone uses Internet Explorer. The author recommends downloading a dynamic scripting language and recruit an experienced programmer. The author also...
- Tipto targets 4,000 web users.
Perkins, Kyle "KP" // Travel Trade Gazette UK & Ireland; 3/27/2009, Issue 2859, p6The article focuses on the aim of Tipto to have 4,000 travel agents registered on its web site by the end of August 2009. Tipto chairman Graham Balmforth noted that he wanted to develop the site to offer more information on operator deals. Balmforth also claimed that the web site will serve as a...
- Autobytel Changing Gears.
VOLPE, MICHAEL // Orange County Business Journal; 9/28/2009, Vol. 32 Issue 39, p4The article reports on the Web sites refinement of automobile marketing company Autobytel Inc. to generate more business leads to automobile dealers in 2009. It mentions that the company has changed the content of its Web sites by including more automobile industry news and less necessary...
- Computer Media.
Gillespie, Thom // Library Journal; 4/1/1999, Vol. 124 Issue 6, p126Reviews several books related to computers. `Web Design in a Nutshell,' by Jennifer Niederst; `Web Site Usability,' by Jared Spool et al; `Create Web Animations in a Weekend,' by Steve Callihan.
- Making Library Web Sites Usable: A LITA Guide.
Scarth, Linda Loos // Booklist; 9/1/2008, Vol. 105 Issue 1, p135Reviews the book "A LITA Guide: Making Library Web Sites Usable" by Thomas Lehman
- COMPANY NEWS.
Scarth, Linda Loos // Fire Chief; Jul2007, Vol. 51 Issue 7, p14The article offers news briefs in the U.S. Zoll Data Systems announces the acquisition of BIO-key International's fire safety division. OSI Geospatial Inc. has entered a contract agreement to provide the Department of Homeland Security with vital infrastructure and vulnerability assessment...
- NEWS RIVER CRUISING: OTHER NEWS.
Scarth, Linda Loos // Travel Weekly (UK); 7/25/2008 Cruise Supplement, p7No abstract available.
- A USABILITY ANALYSIS OF COMPANY WEBSITES.
Cappel, James J.; Zhenyu Huang // Journal of Computer Information Systems; Fall2007, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p117Web usability advocates stress the importance of clarity, simplicity, and consistency in web design so that users can perform desired operations efficiently and effectively. If a website lacks these characteristics, users may become confused or frustrated and "take their business" to competing...
- EXAM NOTICE.
Cappel, James J.; Zhenyu Huang // Financial Management (14719185); Jun2008, p55The article provides updates on the examination notices of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in Great Britain. The May 2008 strategic level, TOPCIMA and managerial level examination results will be sent via first-class post, air mail or on the CIMA Web site,...
- La herramienta de tests de usabilidad a distancia Loop11.
Bustamante, Jes�s // El Profesional de la Informaci�n; jul/ago2010, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p425Remote usability testing tools are very valuable and useful in the design and management of usability tests. These tools can help simplify and streamline our processes. We describe the tool "Loop11" in detail and offer comments on what we learned from our experience with it in two usability tests.
- Making a real difference.
Mesut, Jason // New Media Age; 11/8/2007 Directory Supplement, p14The article presents information on how the dedicated healthcare team of LBi has applied user-centered design (UCD) to make a difference to its fellow man and not just increase brand awareness or sell more products. The company has been involved with projects ranging from design and consulting...
- Helping consumers to buy.
Stevens, Robert // New Media Age; 11/8/2007 Directory Supplement, p17The article presents information on the approach being taken by user experience agency Bunnyfoot in helping their clients help their consumers to buy. Instead of offering a single user journey to purchase a product or service, the company now offers offer two or more different journeys for the...
