Web Site Design

Class Type Skill Set
Administrative / Staff Information Display Biography of staff along with contact, position and work description. Information Copy
Animated Images Attention grabbing animation. Created using simple graphics to more complex programs such as Flash. Present / Navigation Design / Program
Announcements - Newsletter / E-mail Distributed by e-mail program, and used to keep your name in front of existing or potential clients, a simple e-mail or more complex e-newsletter. Also applies to site visitors that subscribe to your newsletter. Information Program / Copy
Appointment - Form A site page, a form that users fill-in to request appointments. A CGI /Formail script is used to send by e-mail. Can be used in either a protected or unprotected directory. Present Design / Program
Audience Accessibility Applies to users that have a disability [i.e.: Sight]. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Autoresponders Provide information / confirm in response to an e-mail sent by a user. Information Program / Copy
Billing / Accounting - Inquires Used by both visitor and the sites own office to present, write and transfer financial documents. Information / Present Design / Program / Copy
Biographies - Copy / Photos Used by the partners, associates and management. Describes their position, background and contact information. Information / Present Design / Copy
Books / Handbooks Offered Users gain access to books, papers and guides. Distributed by downloading or online ordering. Cost of material may be applied. Information / Present Design / Program / Copy
Cascading Style Sheets The main source of design, style and presentation code. Present / Navigation Design / Program
Cases Shows past work scenarios to educate the user to the who, what, why and how work was applied to a particular client or patient and the final outcome. Information Copy
Comments / Feedback Form Users send the owners comments regarding the site and its functions. Information received ranges from idea and thoughts, to more immediate design or programming problems. Present Design / Program
Copy Edit Produce and edit copy and text for site pages. Also involves rewriting pages to format and design for search engine optimization. Information / Present / Navigation Copy
Copyright Notice Created both in page text and in the Meta tags code. Information Copy
Database Storage of information and accessible by approved users. Information ranges from public web pages to protected and sensitive data [i.e. Credit Cards, Health info. & Contracts]. Information / Present Program
Diagnosis / Conditions / Analysis Display of a particular situation or problem. Users thoughts are clarified as to questions and needs. Information / Present / Navigation Copy
Diagrams Visual and physical element of education. They offer high reader retention. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program
Directions / Maps Door to Door, text directions and traditional maps. Made Printable. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program
Disclaimers Legal terms of professional service, use of web site and protective ID element. Information Design / Copy
Document Display Display various documents in different formats. To be viewed online. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Downloads (pdf, html - journals, guides) As above ^ Document Display ^, but optimized for downloading. [I.e. PDF, Zip] Information / Present Program
Dynamic HTML DHTML is an HTML extension that allows web pages to react to the end users' input, such as displaying a web page based on the type of browser or computer end users are viewing a page with.[I.e. Menus using layers] Present / Navigation Design / Program
E-commerce Enable user to purchase a service, product [Professional Paper]. Delivered in real time or shipped. Acceptance of currency. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Educational Information Particularly useful for information and marketing sites [medical, real estate, law, finance]. This element provides important content for clients and users searching the web for a particular topic. Information / Present Copy
E-mail The main tool for exchanging and distributing information. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
E-mail Targeted List Popular marketing tool. Very cost efficient. Information / Present Design / Program
Employer Information For employees to access. Information employees need and is available 24 hours a day. Information Copy
E-newsletters - html The highest response tool currently available to any professional practice. Excellent tracking tools. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Facilities Information Gives the user an idea of what to expect when arriving at your place of business. Useful for persons in need of special accommodations. Information Copy
Facts / Glossary / Dictionary The source for your clients when providing educational content. High user return factor. Information / Present Design / Copy
Features of Interest Various issues of high interest. Should be fresh content. Copy over to E-mail Newsletters. Information Design / Copy
File Access For clients, employees and associates. As clients and associates become more familiar with this tool, fax machines will be phased out. Information / Navigation Program
Financial Information Financial data relevant to client or business Information Program / Copy
Flash Animation The standard and high quality of animated graphics. Issues of page size remain for users using dial-up access. Present / Navigation Design / Program
Frames Display more than one page. Issues with older browsers and search engines. Present / Navigation Design / Program
Frequent Requests Automate the time intensive tasks. Cost and time savings substantial. Information Copy
Frequently Asked Questions Works with any education content or new client users visiting your site for the first or second time. Information Copy
Guestbooks Use under controlled conditions. A personal touch for company affairs and their families. Present Design / Program
Guidelines Provide a guided and structured path for your users visit to your site and office. Information Copy
History Focus on history of business. Information Copy
Insurance Information Information related to patient. Information Copy
Interactive Interactivity between the user and the page. Engages the user and makes your site memorable. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Jobs / Employment Information related to employment offerings and opportunities. Job opportunities are made available to persons across the country. Information Copy
Legal Information Legal issues related to web site use, ownership and management. Information Copy
Links - External Links leading away from the site. Links should be noncompetitive. Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Maps and directions Display online maps w/ driving directions Information Design / Copy
New Services Description of new services Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Newsletters - see E-newsletters      
Page A - Home The main point of entry to the site Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page B - Services Description of services offered. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page C - Contact - e-mail / form / live Various forms of contacting your business. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page D - About Us Information describing the your business. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page E - Process The steps taken by your business in completing a principle service. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page F - Splash The first entry page of a site, usually a graphic design with little text content. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page G - Site Map The linked and graphical layout of your web site. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page H - News Current news that relates to or involves, your business. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page I - Others Any number a pages used for a special service or topic. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Page Title Page title relevant to and describing what the page contents. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Password Protected Sites A directory(s) which requires a password to access. There are different levels of security to protect the web pages in the directory. Present Design / Program
Policy / Bill of Rights The policy or guidelines a business displays to its visitors. Information Copy / Copy
Practice Information / Locations Displays a map or graphic along with text directions to the business location(s). Information Design / Copy
Privacy Policy A standard policy of terms and the sites' use of information. Information Copy
Products The display of products offered for review and purchase. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Professional Affiliations / Certifications Display of professional licenses, certificates and university degrees. Information Design / Copy
Questionnaire / Information Request An online interview for 'new' clients and patients. Information can be submitted over the Internet or printed out and faxed or mailed. Information / Present Design / Program / Copy
Reciprocal Link Exchange of links to and from web sites. Should be mutually beneficial and noncompetitive. Navigation Program
Referral Information Used by 'new' clients, associates or other professional, who is referring them. Information / Present / Navigation Copy
Related Links Off-site links to a business partner or site that is beneficial but not competitive. Present / Navigation Design / Program
Rollover Links A graphical link that changes to a second graphic when a mouse cursor is hovered over the area. Adds some interest. Present / Navigation Design / Program
Scripting - Front / Back End A scripting language that adds interactivity to the page / site. Common to rollover links and submission of forms. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Search Engine Optimization The process of preparing a web page or site for inclusion in a search engine or directory. The goal is to receive a high ranking in relation to similar sites and markets. Information / Present / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Search Page / Site This function gives a site the ability to search through pages using keywords chosen by the user, and display the results. Necessary for medium to large sites. Information / Navigation Design / Program / Copy
Signatures (E-mail) Provide contact / promotion information from sender. Information Copy
Specialized Care / Service Available A unique service typical to professional businesses that is offered. Information Copy
Surveys and Polls Retain the user at the same time gain insight into their interests. Information Design / Program / Copy
Syndicated Content (Linked) The addition of code to a page that will result in 'News' text and content being delivered to the site. Can be a source of 'Fresh Info'. Information / Present Copy
Testimonials / Endorsements The positive statements from clients and patients announcing the benefits of your services. Information Copy
Tips A quick-scan list of topics that both draw interest and follow-up from visitors. Information Design / Copy
Tracking Traffic Allow site developers and their clients to see the popularity of different pages, stay duration, where users come from and where they go. Also used with HTML E-newsletters & HTML E-mail. Navigation(webmaster) Program
Why Choose Us / Our Practice The fundamental and special reasons given, why using your services is superior to that of the 'other' guy. Tie in with Testimonials / Endorsements. Information Copy
Worksheets A information gathering tool used by visitors to advance the use of your service. Different from Questionnaire / Information Request in that this engages the user to 'Desire' or 'Need' your services. Information / Present Design / Program / Copy
 
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