| Criteria Explanation |
| A12. Entry pages and options to visitors |
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Entry pages could really make or break the success of your website. Effective / Clever use is advised; let us say as an introduction to what people can expect on your site. A page saying "Welcome to our website, click here to continue" is really just a waste of space, and adds no real value to your site.
Avoid making your visitors wait. Starting off with a bulky Flash movie, which begins with a message "loading" with no alternatives will just discourage your visitors to continue. Leave an option where visitors can continue/skip without having to wait. They can always return to see the movie if they want. Additionally, if you choose to have an introduction or a flash movie, keep it in context with your site's topic. |