This week on EDU Checkup I reviewed three sites by request. Each site got progressively worse grades but the lessons got better and better as the week went on. Hinds Community College even got two tips of the day!

What it all comes down to in the end is a site that reacts relatively quickly and has a good information architecture. If you are interested I use the same basic formula when reviewing all sites, I recently published it in this comment. Although following the basic rules won’t guarantee an A grade on your site it will make your users happy and that is the most you can ask for.

Remember, the scores are just my opinion. I encourage you to form your own opinions about sites and if you disagree with me good for you! There is no perfect formula to making a successful site, just make sure you have your users best interest in mind and it will always turn out for the best.

Reviews

Site	Visual	Information	Code	Overall
Hinds Community College – Episode #87	63	60	45	(168/300) 56% F
Western Michigan University – Epsiode #86	78	82	72	(232/300) 77% C
Amarillo College – Episode #85	82	85	78	(245/300) 81% B-

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