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How easy is it to navigate your site? Are there multiple ways to get the same information? Is there always a way of getting back to where we started from? Is the page layout consistent throughout the site? |
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Does the site contain graphics of your own creation? Do all of the graphics appear? Do the graphics enhance or detract from the page they are on? Subtle use of animation? If graphics are someone else's is appropriate credit given? |
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Does the HTML coding follow the basic syntax rules of HTML? We will check HTML code using CSE's HTML Validator. |
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Is your site consistent in different browsers? If the site contains background music, is there a way to turn it off? |
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Is the content meaningful? Is the content presented in a clear and easy to understand manner? |
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Given the context of the site, are there spelling errors? Are the proper rules of grammar being adhered to? |
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| Is this a site that appeals to the eye and the mind making us want to come back time and time again? |
Each judge will rate this according to the above criteria. The scores from all three judges will then be averaged
to create an overall score. Awards will be given as indicated below based on the overall score:
95 to 100 - Platinum
85 to 94 - Gold
70 to 84 - Silver
50 to 69 - Bronze
If you think your site qualifies for one of these awards please return to the
AWARDS APPLICATION page and submit your site.
All sites submitted will be reviewed as soon as possible by our panel (usually within 7days).
We will notify via email ONLY if your site has won the award. Please be patient. If you have not
heard from us, you didn't qualify for an award and you may resubmit your site after 30 days.