Basic website Feature list
Responsive Design
- Website should be optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops, ensuring it adjusts to different screen sizes.
Clear Navigation
- Easy-to-find and intuitive navigation menu, ideally at the top or side of the page.
- Logical page hierarchy (Home, About, Services, Contact, etc.).
Fast Load Time
- Optimized images, scripts, and other media to ensure quick loading (under 3 seconds).
SEO Best Practices
- Proper use of meta tags, keywords, and alt text for images to ensure good search engine ranking.
- Clean, structured code (e.g., semantic HTML) for search engines to crawl easily.
Accessible Design
- Clear, readable fonts and color contrast to cater to users with visual impairments.
- Alt text for images, video transcripts, and accessible forms.
Contact Information
Easily accessible contact form or email, along with physical address (if applicable) and phone number.
Call-to-Action Form
- Clear and prominent CTAs (e.g., “Sign up,” “Learn More,” “Buy Now”) to guide user action.
Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
- Legal pages explaining the website’s privacy practices, data usage, and terms of service.
Search Functionality
- A search bar to help users quickly find content on larger sites.
Social Media Links
- Clear icons or buttons linking to social media profiles or sharing options.
Content Hierarchy & Readability
- Organized content using headings (H1, H2, etc.), bullet points, and short paragraphs for easy reading.
Consistent Branding
- Consistent logo, color scheme, and typography throughout the site.
Security (SSL Certificate)
- HTTPS encryption for user security, especially for e-commerce or sensitive data submission.
Multilingual Support (if needed)
- Language options if targeting users in different regions or languages.
Contact Us Forms
- User-friendly forms (simple, minimal fields) for collecting data or feedback.
Analytics
- Integration of tools like Google Analytics to track user behavior and improve the site.
Error Pages
- Custom “404 Not Found” page and other error pages that guide users back to functional parts of the site.
Testimonials & Reviews (if applicable)
- Social proof to build trust with visitors, especially for businesses and e-commerce sites.
Legal Compliance (GDPR, ADA, etc.)
- Ensure the site complies with privacy laws (like GDPR) and accessibility standards (like WCAG) where necessary.
