Introduction to Web Design Using Dreamweaver

Chapter 6: Developing Content and Layout

Go Online Activities 6.2

Introduction:
Discover how common design principles provide guidelines for the Web page layout process.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Web Style Guide Layout Tips
Destination Site: Jakob Nielsen’s Top Ten Web Design Mistakes

Note: If this link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
web page layout

1.
What is one of the biggest mistakes made when designing a Web page? Explain your answer.
2.
What are the dimensions of the safe area on every Web browser?
3.
Why is it important to preview your Web pages at different screen resolutions?
4.
Describe three techniques used to organize the content of a Web page.
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