Select one of the following websites and perform a usability analysis.
- www.kempinski.com/de/wien/palais-hansen/welcome
- www.grandhotelwien.at
- www.sacher.com/hotel-sacher-vienna
- www.lufthansa.com
- www.ryanair.com
- www.airberlin.com
- www.expedia.com
- www.lastminute.com
- www.booking.com
You can use the usability checklist as framework for your analysis. It i enough to provide a rating (1-10, 10 highest rating) and additional notes.
Accessibility
1. Site load‐time is reasonable
2. Adequate text‐to‐background contrast
3. Font size/spacing is easy to read
4. Flash & add‐ons are used sparingly
5. Site has custom not‐found/404 page
6. Content adapts to smaller screen resolutions or existence of mobile website
Identity
7. Company logo is prominently placed
8. Tagline makes company’s purpose clear
9. Home‐page is digestible in 5 seconds
10. Clear path to company information
11. Clear path to contact information
Navigation
12. Main navigation is easily identifiable
13. Navigation labels are clear & concise
14. Number of buttons/links is reasonable
15. Company logo is linked to home‐page
16. Links are consistent & easy to identify
17. Site search is easy to access
Content
18. Major headings are clear & descriptive
19. Critical content is above the “fold”
20. Styles & colors are consistent
21. Emphasis (bold, etc.) is used sparingly
22. Content is structured by paragraphs and sub-headings
23. Main copy is concise & explanatory
24. URLs are meaningful & user‐friendly
25. HTML page titles are explanatory
Source: http://drpete.co/blog/25-point-website-usability-checklist