Web Author's Checklist
This information is for UM Libraries' Staff.
- Each checklist question relates to guidelines from the Web Best Practices.
- Use the Printable Web Author's Checklist [PDF] as a tool to help you while you work.
| √ | WEB AUTHOR'S CHECKLIST | WEB BEST PRACTICES |
|---|---|---|
| Was this page created from the Libraries' Templates? | Using the Libraries' Templates | |
| Is the file name correctly formatted, and is it in the appropriate directory? | Naming Directories, Files and Links | |
| Does the <title> reflect the name of your page, and does it include "UM Libraries?" | Page Title in "Using the Libraries' Templates" | |
| Have all of the <meta> tags been filled out? | Meta Tags in "Using the Libraries' Templates" | |
| Are the breadcrumbs logical and appropriately linked? | Breadcrumbs in "Using the Libraries' Templates" | |
| Does the page include a main <h1> heading at the top that provides your page with a name? | Page Layout in "Page Design" | |
| Is the writing concise, free of spelling mistakes, and targeted for your audience? | Writing for the Web | |
| Are links appropriately named to indicate their destination, and do they work? | Linking and Navigation | |
| Are special symbols like ", &, ©, > and < coded in HTML so that they can be viewed in a variety of browsers? | Coding Special Symbols in "Writing HTML" | |
| Is the choice of colors consistent with the Libraries' Web Color Palette, and does the page have a professional look and feel? | Colors and Graphics in "Page Design" | |
| If you are using images, are they correctly sized and formatted for the Web, and do the <img> tags have meaningful "alt" attributes? | Images | |
| Does the "Send us your comments" e-mail link point to the responsible parties? | "Send us your comments" in "Using the Libraries' Templates" | |
| Does the page validate as HTML 4.01 transitional? | Validating Your HTML |
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