Re: Web Heuristics

Hi Matthew,

Is your audience in a particular age group?

These heuristics were compiled for older users:

Chisnell, Dana E.; Janice C. (Ginny) Redish; and Amy Lee. February  
2005. Designing Web Sites for Older Adults: Expert Review of Usability  
for Older Adults at 50 Web Sites. Washington, D.C.: AARP Services,  
Inc. Available online at http://assets.aarp.org/www.aarp.org_/articles/research/oww/AARP-50Sites.pdf

(though I found it hard to pick out guidelines that wouldn't be  
applicable for adult users of any age).

If your site's audience is or includes teenagers, have a look at this  
Alertbox article:

http://www.useit.com/alertbox/teenagers.html

NNG also offers a report with a checklist of usability guidelines for  
websites for teens.

Cate


On Aug 24, 2009, at 1:35 PM, Matthew Mandich wrote:

> Hello,
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> I'm about to do a heuristic evaluation of a Web site that is part
> content rich site and part Web application. Does anyone know of a  
> set of
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Cate de Heer
Flying Dutchgirl Communications
writing + strategy
websites · intranets · applications

http://www.dutchgirl.com

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