Wednesday 13 February 2013

5 Quick Ways to Improve Your Website’s Usability



Website usability testing is one activity that is imperative for any given website, either on the prototype or once the website is launched. Below mentioned are 5 simple ways to improve the usability of your website.

1.    Readability
You can improve the readability of your website, by using an appropriate font size and type, ensuring proper paragraph formatting, using bullets when needed, and making the content look easy to browse.

2.    Background Colour and Contrast
The site usability testing team should give due attention to the fact that the background colour is in sync with the theme of the site and is soothing to the eyes of the visitor. The contrast should be such that users can easily differentiate between the font and the background.

3.    Images and Their Placement
The images used on the site should be high resolution. These should be relevant to the content of the site, and must be placed in a way that they do not hinder the reader’s view, rather augment the readability.

4.    Site-Navigation
The layout of the site should be simple, and users should navigate through the site conveniently, even through mobile devices. A sitemap can also be provided to assist users.

5.    Hassle-Free Use
The website design should be such that it enables the user to accomplish his task with a few clicks. Hyperlinks should be appropriately formatted so that they can be spotted easily.

So, why waste time? Get your website tested today, incorporate the above mentioned ways to improve the usability and see how it works wonders for you and your business.

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