The Maestro Awards - Self Evaluation Form
Review your site using our criteria!

The Score Sheet - How to use:

  • View descriptions of the evaluation topics by clicking the topics.
  • Evaluate each topic as follows - (some topics require a "Yes" or "No"):
    • 1 - Minimum, does not comply or not applicable
    • 2 - Some areas complies
    • 3 - Average / Not sure. (Select this if you are not sure)
    • 4 - Mostly complies to the topic criteria
    • 5 - Fully complies to topic criteria
  • At the end of this form, click the score button to reveal your site score
  • Finally, compare your score to the comparison table following this evaluation sheet to determine your chances winning a Maestro Award!
Section A: Test the website on basic functionality:
1. Compatibility (Browsers, O/S) 11. Resolution requirements
2. Global appeal 12. Entry pages and options to visitors
3. Measured download time 13. Total page size (incl. images, etc.)
4. Measured interactivity times 14. Load request sequences
5. HTML Code validity 15. Java compatibility and functionality
6. Header information in HTML 16. Usage of META tags
7. Content vs. Tags Relationship 17. Validity and quality of External links
8. Color requirements 18. Link targeting qualities
9. Implementation of Backgrounds 19. Validity of Internal Links
10. Ease of site navigation 20. Internal : External Link Ratio
Section B: Test the website on Presentation & Design skills:
1. Ease of use 11. Effective use of colors
2. Clearness of Design 12. Elegance of Core Construction
3. Available user Aid, tools 13. Site "Feel"
4. Interface functions 14. Audio-Visual Synchronization
5. Use and availability of Fonts 15. Integration of Elements
6. Implementation of visual elements 16. Consistency Level
7. Artistic Skills 17. Use of white space
8. Artistic Integration 18. Use & complexity of Tables
9. Visual appeal of site 19. Effectiveness of Layers
10. Professional appearance 20. Use of Borders, rules, dividers
Section C: Test the website on it's Content:
1. Goal or Mission 11. Expression
2. Usefulness and Content Quality 12. Worthiness of Content
3. Interactive Activities 13. Interactive processes (forms etc)
4. Appropriate use of Language 14. Membership services
5. Grammar 15. Value Added Services
6. Spelling 16. Absence of Duplication
7. Punctuation 17. Absence of Errors
8. Information Clarity / Focus 18. Absence of Inconclusiveness
9. Information Accessibility 19. Absence of Dead Links
10. Information Readability 20. Absence of Interactive Errors
Section D: Test the website on Creativity and Originality:
1. Vision of new and sophisticated activities 11. Emotional impression
2. Explanations / problem solving technique 12. Remarkable distinction
3. Attitude and way of thinking (philosophy) 13. Innovative Exceptionality
4. Investigation and research work 14. Innovation in content
5. Effective use of Java, Dynamic HTML 15. Insight
6. Effective use of Shockwave, Flash 16. Advanced solutions
7. Effective use of Audio and/or Video 17. Originality of components
8. Database, Inventory integration 18. Technique variations
9. Distinctiveness in multitudinous appeal 19. Elegance
10. Memorable 20. Creative use of resources
Section E: Test the website on it's value, ethics and professionalism:
1. Value of Principle 11. Quality of Dynamic created Pages
2. Value of Representation 12. Contact Information
3. Value of Contribution 13. Message Delivery
4. User Support Facilities 14. Alternative Entry Points
5. Website accomplishments 15. Branding Strategy
6. Influential Impact 16. Request and Grievance Admin
7. Security and Privacy Policy 17. Customer / Visitor Testimonies
8. Web Site Statistics 18. Effectiveness of Advertisement
9. Popularity of Site 19. Absence of Attention Clashes
10. Pays Credit Where Credit Is Due 20. Absence of Unwanted Instructions

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Compare your Score...

  • 451 - 500: You have an excellent chance winning the Master Award - Apply here!
  • 375 - 450: You have a good chance winning the Master Award.
  • 300 - 374: You have an moderate chance winning the Master Award.
  • 000 - 299: You have a slight chance winning the Master Award.

NOTE: The score of this self evaluation is a guideline, and does not necessarily reflect the site score as if it was evaluated by our evaluation panel. The actual evaluation process is more comprehensive, includes additional criteria, and allows for more (accurate) choices in some evaluation subjects.
 

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