Week 4 sites

Could it really be week 4? I fall further and further behind every week. I am just going to try to get the most out of this class as I can (at my level). What else can I do?

Web Style Guide, 2nd Ed. - http://webstyleguide.com/index.html
I very clean, organized way of approaching web site construction. It addresses the functions of a whole team in building a site for a client. Things that I can take away:

Know your goals and mission - How will the site help that mission? ID two or three most important goals
Have a blueprint
Build an inventory for your content
What will your audience feel upon leaving your site?
How will you maintain it?

I am now on the site development process, but I have to go to work. More later. . .

I have decided that rather than make lists and copy everything I read, I am going to record here the things that stick out to me most. Here goes:

Construction of pages is one of the LAST parts of making a page.
Consider network bandwidth of your visitors. (I work in a poor, rural area.)
Statistics on user traffic?
Site editor must know the rules of protected material.

* up to information architecture

Universal Usability: http://universalusability.com/access_by_design/index.html
I am all over this bandwagon: making websites not only accessible for all, but usable by all (including those with cognitive and other challenges). One thing to do is to strike a balance between engaging and overwhelming the user. An example using a Netflix site points out the importance of simplicity. Of interest was the point that the site focused on services and content rather than branding and design. At this stage, I can't help but keep it simple, but this is still a good advice to keep in mind.

Use HTML. If you want more interactive stuff, make sure you use all accessibility features.
Make functions keyboard accessible. Actionable elements must follow a logical sequence in the code.
Adapt to the users environment, e.g. use pages that adapt to fill a user's window.
Use fallbacks
Use high contrast colors that will still be readable in variable conditions.
Use layouts that adapt to different window widths. (I don't know what this means yet).