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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