Web Navigation

When Matthew Marco spoke to the class he mentioned a few useful ways to make a website more navigable. He suggested that when creating a web page, you should consider who your audience is, make the site clear and easily accessible. Planning is most important when creating a successful website. One of the websites that I use most often in my field of study is Appalachian State’s Department of History webpage. This homepage is not flashy, but it has all the information that a History major may need. Each parent category has a brief explanation about what you can find in each sub category, making navigation clear and easily accessible. Another website that I frequently use is the American Museum of Natural History. I like the site because it has an abundance of information, but it lacks in accessibility. There are so many sub categories within the parent categories that it is kind of overwhelming.