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Why Quality Web Design and Usability Are Important

Lisa@OG · July 2, 2021 ·

Checkpoint 30 Website Usability List
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Website visitors really do judge a book by its cover. Did you know that most people see quality design as an indicator of credibility? If the navigation is too complicated or the website crashes visitors will leave and make their purchase elsewhere. 

Using our “Checkpoint 30 List” will give you a chance to see how your website rates for usability related to layout, typography, content, color, functionality, ease of use and trustworthiness.

Checkpoint 30 Website Usability List

  1. Speedy site load-time
  2. Adequate white space (no clutter)
  3. Font size/spacing is easy to read
  4. Contrast between text colour and background is reader friendly
  5. Plugins & Add-ons are used sparingly
  6. Images have appropriate ALT tags
  7. Images are websize for faster site loading
  8. Company logo is prominently placed
  9. Tagline makes company’s purpose clear
  10. Home page is digestible quickly
  11. Navigation labels are clear, concise and where people expect them to be
  12. Clear path to company & contact information
  13. Cross Browser Compatible
  14. STRONG calls to action
  15. One click links that are consistent and direct
  16. Secure from viruses and malware
  17. Major headings are clear and descriptive
  18. Critical content is above the “fold”
  19. Styles and colours are consistent with brand
  20. Emphasis (bold, italics etc.) is used sparingly
  21. Content is naturally flowing, concise and explanatory
  22. Mobile device friendly / Responsive design
  23. URLs are meaningful & user-friendly
  24. HTML page titles are explanatory
  25. Regularly maintained for optimal, secure usability
  26. All content is typo-free
  27. If you must have Ads – keep them subtle
  28. Concise vertically oriented forms
  29. Reasonable number of form fields (keep it simple – name & email)
  30. Quality design
  31. Appropriate and reliable hosting (Bonus!)

At the end of the day, a great digital presence has amazing consequences – sales are easier to close, good ideas turn into great business strategies, and time and money put into your marketing plan is well spent, providing returns on your investment for years to come.

If your website is not making the grade you need to do something about it! And to make your mini website audit we’ve provided a downloadable and printable version below.

DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE VERSION

Although we serve businesses across Canada and the US, we are local to the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. A few of the service areas are listed below for more information:

  • Web Design Abbotsford
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About Lisa@OG

Lisa Ostrowercha is a Co-Founder and Creative Director of Original Ginger, a Branding & Marketing Agency located in the heart of historic Fort Langley, BC, Canada. We combine big agency expertise with boutique quality service to assist businesses with branding, strategy, web design, e-commerce, consulting marketing, and more.

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