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There are many elements to be considered when assessing a web site and most award programs seek similar elements in varying degrees with the specific differences being applied according to the award program owners main areas of interest.

When we assess web sites we not only have an interest in all the areas that go into creating a web site such as coding, graphics, overall design etc but we also strive to generally view web sites from the perspective of 'middle of the road' web surfers. We try very hard indeed to leave our own personal opinions behind 'sticking to the letter' of the criteria and where personal views do enter the equation ( that one must concede can and does happen ), we then battle very hard indeed to try and view web sites as the wider general audience would view them - the wider general audience being the key ( not in an academic mode but in a wider general audience mode - as ' middle of the road ' web surfers ) and then we apply our criteria.

a ) Does the web site have an evident purpose, aim or goal? Up to 3 points available.

b ) Does the web site provide positive benefits to the Internet community? Up to 3 points available.

a ) First impressions are very important. Will our Judges ( as ' middle of the road ' web surfers ) feel invited to continue further into your web site? Up to 3 points available.

b ) Does the web site exude a 'professional' look? Up to 3 points available.

c ) Do any web pages with Flash displays load within two ( 2 ) minutes using a 56k modem and pages with no Flash displays load within one ( 1 ) minute using DSL? Up to 2 points available.

d ) Is there efficient use of ' white space ' or is there too much wasted space within the pages of the presentation or at the end of the pages? Up to 2 points available.

e ) Does the web site display several different designs? Providing a thematic design creates a pleasant visual impression with the text providing for visitors the best possible reading experience. We allow variances in overall design for children's web sites, guest books ( externally linked ) and awards received and offered pages. Up to 3 points available.

f ) Are all your web site internal links functioning correctly thus suggestive of excellent site maintenance? Up to 2 points available.

g ) A good web site is always being maintained by the checking of links, being updated and / or worked upon therefore please ensure your web site does not display more than two ( 2 ) non-functional external links. We reserve the right to collect a confidential Link Check report ( using Web Link Validator™    and / or Xenu's Link Sleuth™ )    on any applicant web site. Up to 2 points available.

h ) Does your web site display amalgamated web site audio and imagery ( including flash items ) that work together as a synchronized unit complementing each other? If these items are not available, we will allow points. Up to 3 points available.

i ) Does your web site broadcast music and / or sound effects and if so, is a viewer music / sound effects control provided with this control being easy to locate? If no music is provided we will allow points. Up to 2 points available.