Unit 13 Investigating Websites 09/10/16. By Sarah Ameer

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1 Unit 13 Investigating Websites 09/10/16 By Sarah Ameer

2 Intended Use of Both Websites Vh1.com The use of Vh1 is for media sharing because many people use internet most of the time rather than Tv. so this website is mostly used to share the daily lives and information about famous people. Also the purpose of the website is to catch up on entertainment which they might have missed throughout out their days. Manutd.com The intended use of Manutd is presenting information. For e.g. when the next Premier League is or How many Goals Steven Gerrard made?. Also Manutd is also a ecommerce website due to the fact that you can buy football tickets and also a for communicating here is a fanzone where people can have their say and speak to each other online.

3 Features of Vh1.com Hyperlinks:These are links which are known as Underlined Text. By clicking on a hyperlink you are automatically taken to a webpage or a new website. This is very efficient and quite fast than searching for a web page. Reference:

4 Features of Vh1.com Buttons: The buttons are used to send fans to specific pages that they wanna view according to their preference.this is because fans may wanna catch up on their favourite reality show. Reference:

5 Features of Vh1.com Aesthetics: The layout of the website is presentable as it displays main trends that viewers would likely see on a homepage. For e.g. The Election for the next U.S president. Reference:

6 Features of Vh1.com Dynamic: The website is dynamic as the homepage often changes. Since this is a reality website this will automatically change as people's lives will change. Reference:

7 Features of Vh1.com Images: This feature authenticates stories or information put on the site to display others, This helps reflect the organization of a company and this will help the design of the website to become more attractive as the information posted has a reference to it. Images are mostly used if you accept the Cookies Policy, this then allows you to use the images used on the website. Reference:

8 Features of vh1.com Reference: Photo roll over/ Hotspot: This uses an Image as a hyperlink. This allows users with any type of difficulty to access the website. For e.g. if there is a person who has difficulty reading. This will allow the images to show what the website is trying to display to the user.

9 Features of Vh1.com Search Bar: This feature allows the user to search for a specific webpage that they need. By using the search Bar they are able to find what they looking for in short amount of time, whereas if they don't have the webpage then it takes a long time to find results. Reference:

10 How do the features improve presentation They improve presentation as users would expect these type of things to be shown in a website such as text and hyperlinks. This make the website look exciting and lures users in as they can see the time and effort put into the website. Also users may recommend this website to others as it is looks professional. And by using hyperlinks you can access other websites which may be helpful to users.

11 How do the features improve Accessibility? The features improve accessibility as some people may have difficulties which may not help when going on a website. For e.g. if someone has a hearing disability then when there is text display they can read their information which is useful to them. Also if they have Dyslexia, then they can use images to work out what information is being displayed on the website.

12 How do the features improve Usability? The website is easy to use and access. The navigation is straightforward and not too complicated to use. Also with the use of the navigation bar they can click hyperlinks which will take them to specific web pages. Reference:

13 How do the features improve performance? This improves performance by downloading the app on your mobile device, this helps to create more reviews and star ratings. This is because people can access the website on the go which helps save time for people having to go on a PC and accessing the website via internet connection. Reference: p/vh1/id ?mt=8

14 Vh1.com Strengths: The colours are consistent as they reflect on the company. These colours look professional and are useful and encourage users to visit the site again The text is the same size and is consistent throughout the website.the website looks real and also pleases user who go on the website. Weaknesses: The layout is quite spaced together making a difficult for the user to find what they need. It doesn't have registration which makes users trying to find things again and again when they visit the site. For e.g. if you are watching a episode you cannot pause it and may have to start from the beginning.

15 Features of Manutd.com Hyperlinks: these are specific links which are used to give are underlined and theses are designed to automatically when pressed to take you to another webpage and or a website in reference to the information displayed on the website. These are being used on the site to make the website look organized so that there fans can clearly see what they are looking for and what appeals to them the most. Reference:

16 Feature of Manutd.com Action Buttons: This allows the user to submit forms or search page content. Once pressed this button the action will take take an effect immediately also these buttons help the user to navigate around the website. For e.g. if you wanted to find out about the different partners in Manutd you would have to click on a action button that will take you to another web page. Also the action button is used for subject lines which appeal to you which would make you want to click to get further information on. Reference: n/partners.aspx

17 Features of Manutd.com Colours: the colours used in the website are red and white and symbolise Manutd as they wear these colours on their t-shirt when playing football. So if you put these colours on a website this authenticates that the website is all about the team and also the colours are consistent which help signify the website. Reference:

18 Features of Manutd.com Registration:by using registration this allows users details to be kept on the website. So when they log on they have access to different things that other users can t do on the website such as leave comments or review items. For e.g. if a person has an account they may be still catching up on the premier league football match between Manutd and Liverpool The benefits of this is that it saves time, is secure and only you can access it. Reference: ogin-and-sign-up.aspx

19 Features of Manutd.com Hotspots: this uses an image instead of a text as a hyperlink, which helps people to look at images of the information displayed. By clicking on these images they automatically take you to another web page. For e.g. if some is dyslexic they can click on the image and work out what the web page is displaying. Also The hotspots are used to prevent the website from looking dull and also having an effect on the image which pleases the audience.

20 Features of Manutd.com Ecommerce: This website is where you can buy things but uses a hyperlink taking you to an alternative website where you can purchase things. By adding all items to your basket and making payment details it will then be sent to your home. Also This website uses e-commerce as an added feature as it is a football team

21 Features of Manutd.com Forums:The forums are used in the fanzone part of the page so that fans can leave their comment and have opinions on certain pieces of news involving the football team(manutd). Reference:

22 Features of Manutd.com Templates: These are used for registration and login so that fans can sign in the correct way and don't have to put in extra information which is not required to access their part of the website. Also Fans when once signed up just require a username and password to login in. Reference: Reference:

23 How do the features improve presentation The Feature improve presentation because registering the layout is set out clear and consistent which easier for users. This Feature improves presentation as they can see stories pictures are zoomed which indicate that they are more important than other ones and include everything that you need to know. This Feature improves presentation as there is social media icons which are placed on the homepage making users not having to scroll down to the end of the page to find it.

24 How do the features improve Accessibility? The features improve accessibility as some people may have difficulties which may not help when going on a website. For e.g. if someone has a hearing disability then when there is text display they can read their information which is useful to them. Also if they have Dyslexia, then they can use images to work out what information is being displayed on the website. Reference: And-Hospitality/Accessibility.aspx

25 How do the features improve Usability? This improves usability as it is easy to navigate with the navigation bar which helps to find hyperlinks that can take them to web pages automatically. Reference: Features.aspx

26 How do the features improve performance? It improves performance by downloading the app instead of going on website. This creates more reviews and more star ratings for the company. Also it helps people who are on the go and can access the site through their mobile phone. Reference: manchester-united/id ?mt=8

27 Manutd.com Strengths: It is very consistent with colour as they stand out and help the user to identify what type of website it is The graphics and media are both consistent the have clear images of the social media icons that will encourage users to use the sites provide as they are clear to see. Weaknesses: The layout is organized but not spaced out on the page. It is very close together making it difficult to find what is needed. The text is of various sizes making it look unprofessional and also does not encourage users to visit the site again. It has no interactive features such as links, which are used to request for further information or ask a question. Reference: aspx Reference: manutd.com /en/fanzone.aspx

28 Overall, which website is the best and why? Overall the best website is Manutd as it has good colours, images and its performance is very good on the mobile app.