Below is the rating scale We use to help us in evaluating a website who have applied for an award. Please read this list carefully before submitting an application.
Category % Of Score Point Value
Content
20%

 Concrete & interesting information for user.

4 pts.

 Negative ad banner abuse.

4 pts.

 Content grouped appropriately.

4 pts.

 Readable font, both size and color.

4 pts.

 Good spelling and grammar.

4 pts.
Design
20%

 Professional appearance.

2 pts.

 Unique layout.

2 pts.

 If framed, offers No-Frame version.

2 pts.

 Good use of white space/graphics.

2 pts.

 Colors which compliment each other.

2 pts.

 Continuity & Uniformity.

2 pts.

 Minimal use of 'bells & whistles'. (Java, Flash, etc.)

2 pts.

 Pleasing to the eye.

2 pts.

 If music is used - on/off switch provided.

2 pts.

 No 'trailing cursor' scripts.

2 pts.
Graphics
20%

 Original and/or unique graphics

4 pts.

 Use of WIDTH/HEIGHT & ALT parameters.

4 pts.

 No 'tacky' animation, ie "Blinking" text.

4 pts.

 Proper use of horizontal/vertical bars & bullets.

4 pts.

 Seamless background imaging.

4 pts.
Navigation
20%

 Clear and easy navigation.

4 pts.

 ALL internal links function.

4 pts.

 8 out of 10 external links function.

4 pts.

 If IMAP is used, alternate navigation is available.

4 pts.

 If Java/Jscript is used, alternate navigation is available.

4 pts.
Operations
14%

 Compatible with multiple browsers.

2 pts.

 Reasonable loading time per page.

2 pts.

 Proper source code - No re-direction.

2 pts.

 Non-mirrored site.

2 pts.

 Meta-Tags properly placed

2 pts.

 Viewable using multiple resolutions.

2 pts.

 All scripts, applets, etc. are functional.

2 pts.
Aesthetics
6%

 Pure subjection...My opinion

+ / - 6 pts.

91 - 100 = Gold Award*  |  81 - 90 = Silver Award*  |  71 - 80 = Bronze Award*

* To earn the Golden Award, a site must meet all of the criteria and possess that extra "something special".

* To earn the Silver Award, a site may not quite fully meet all of the criteria, but is of a very high standard.

* To earn the Bronze Award, a site may be lacking in a number of the criteria but is still considered a very good site.

The judge's decision is final in all cases!

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