Content, Usability, and
Accessibility
Learning about target audiences and developing clear objectives help in
guiding towards what content to place on-line. This module looks at appropriate
formatting and presentation of content, and presents an overview of the concepts
of usability and accessibility.
Module Objectives:
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Define the terms “chunking” and “microcontent.”
- Explain why you should reduce the amount of content as you transfer it
from print to your Web site.
- Describe several parameters that contribute to Web site usability.
- Incorporate ideas into your Web site that can help users understand the
purpose of the site and find the information that they need.
- Discuss special accessibility requirements and criteria for determining
if a site is accessible.
- Explain Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Describe accepted Web site navigation standards.
- Outline the steps needed to plan and develop a Web site.
This module also provides several links to other sites with good information
regarding Web content, accessibility, and usability.