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Quality Blogging and Commenting Audit Meme Silvia Tolisano (@langwitches) challenges us in a meme to audit blogs and comments to raise awareness of quality blogging. I'm honored that both Kathleen Morris and Sheri Edwards tagged me in this meme. Here is Silvia's meme challenge: Select a blog post or blog comment to audit (Professional or Student)Take a screenshot or copy and paste the post or comment into your blog post (be sensitive whether you want to reveal any names or references)Include or link to the rubric you use to assess the quality of post or commentAudit the post or comment by describing your train of thought regarding the level of quality you would assess your chosen post or commentSuggest how you would coach the author of audited post or comment to improveTag (at least) three educators and challenge them to audit a post or commentLeave a comment with the link to your audit post on Langwitches Quality blog posts I created a few variations of checklists as guides for quality posts.

Anatomy of a Usable Website I was thinking recently about all of the elements that can go into a modern website and started sketching out a picture of it in my head when I realized that it might make an interesting resource. A few hours later, I had come up with this: Essentially, it's a road-map for what a typical, usable website might contain. It's not a design guide, per se - more of a cheat-sheet for the pieces that any site should consider having.

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25-point Website Usability Checklist I've been thinking a lot lately about my process. Experience is a powerful thing, but it's rare that we really sit down and try to map out what we know. A while back, as part of my 5-point Website Clinic, I developed a 25-point website usability checklist - a way to create some method out of my madness and make sure that I don't forget anything critical when I'm working with a new client. Even though it's part of one of my paid offerings, I've decided to share this checklist. A few disclaimers: First, I don't claim this list is comprehensive or unique. Flash Builder Software: A4Desk Flash site builder. website software, website builder, make your own website using flash templates, Create Flash website, Flash Maker, website building Website Maker Easy and simple web design software, create animated website simply with templates. Flash Video Player Embed video or movie on website without Ads. Customize your own player skin & add brand logo.

3 Tips for a More Intuitive Website Navigation Nowadays, GPSs help us get from point A to point B, with minimal effort necessary on our part. However, your website’s navigation should be so intuitive that your visitor shouldn’t need any help getting around. When visitors come to you website, they are undoubtedly looking for information about your company or product. What makes a good website? Yesterday we asked our Facebook fans what they think are the top elements, building blocks, which make up a good website. Results show that a large portion of Webs users believe that a good design makes a good website. Today, let’s dive into some of these elements a bit more to see how they can contribute to helping you make a good website. Design

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