Article category: websites

CMb 2011–07

One CMS or two?

It should not be automatically assumed that the one CMS will ideally serve both the intranet and website.

CMb 2009–21

The three clicks myth

The ‘three clicks rule’ is perhaps the most widely known web design principle, but it’s a myth.

CMb 2009–16

What to look for in a visual designer

Getting the right visual designer for your intranet or website project is critical.

JULY 2008

Content migration: options and strategies

Explores the options for migrating content as part of a site redesign, giving tips and suggestions.

CMb 2007-14

Your new site will be 20% different from current site

A simple rule of thumb when planning a site redesign is that the new site will be no more than 20% different from the current site.

Introduction to web accessibility

The industry is finally accepting responsibility for providing accessible websites and intranets. Yet, a great deal of misunderstanding continues to surround the subject of accessibility.

CMb 2005-16

Don’t finalise site structure until you’ve created page layouts

There is a worrying trend emerging in the field of information architecture: organisations are attempting to finalise site structures without evaluating their effectiveness in the context of a web page.

MARCH 2004

An introduction to personas and how to create them

Creating personas is an effective way to understand the needs of your users, priortise features and functionality, and direct the design of your intranet or website.

MARCH 2003

Worlds apart: intranets and websites

Beyond using HTML, intranets and websites have very little in common.

MARCH 2002

Losing sight of the content in a CMS

Why spend millions on managing content that no-one understands or needs? This article provides tips for getting the best value out of your business content.