Survey on website evaluation tools

Khandare, Samruddhi; Gawade, Sushopti; Turkar, Varsha

doi:10.1109/rise.2017.8378225

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“…In [24], Khandare et al evaluated the usability of an engineering college website using three automated tools namely: Website Grader, SEOptimer and Qualidator. The authors in [25] also used Website Grader to evaluate websites in context of tourism field.…”

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Towards Developing a Framework to Analyze the Qualities of the University Websites

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The website of a university is considered to be a virtual gateway to provide primary resources to its stakeholders. It can play an indispensable role in disseminating information about a university to a variety of audience at a time. Thus, the quality of an academic website requires special attention to fulfil the users’ need. This paper presents a multi-method approach of quality assessment of the academic websites, in the context of universities of Bangladesh. We developed an automated web-based tool that can evaluate any academic website based on three criteria, which are as follows: content of information, loading time and overall performance. Content of information contains many sub criteria, such as university vision and mission, faculty information, notice board and so on. This tool can also perform comparative analysis among several academic websites and generate a ranked list of these. To the best of our knowledge, this is the very first initiative to develop an automated tool for accessing academic website quality in context of Bangladesh. Beside this, we have conducted a questionnaire-based statistical evaluation among several universities to obtain the respective users’ feedback about their academic websites. Then, a ranked list is generated based on the survey result that is almost similar to the ranked list got from the University ranking systems. This validates the effectiveness of our developed tool in accessing academic website.

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Towards Developing a Framework to Analyze the Qualities of the University Websites

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“…On the other hand, designers may evaluate their websites based on users' evaluation, i.e., users testing tool. User testing enables web content designers to identify issues and rectify them based on real users' perspectives (Khandare et al, 2017). For a typical language learning website, the designers must ensure that they test the website's usability for the population that will be using it; these users are often second language learners.…”

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“…For a typical language learning website, the designers must ensure that they test the website's usability for the population that will be using it; these users are often second language learners. Khandare et al (2017) assert that user testing as a form of evaluation must be determined by users rather than developers. They posit that digital resources are not purposely used by the developers but rather by a vast number of language learners whose interest is imperative (Khandare et al, 2017).…”

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“…Khandare et al (2017) assert that user testing as a form of evaluation must be determined by users rather than developers. They posit that digital resources are not purposely used by the developers but rather by a vast number of language learners whose interest is imperative (Khandare et al, 2017). Some tools have been designed to ensure that everyday users of ELL websites are able to undertake user testing.…”

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Evaluating English Learning Websites and Digital Resources From the Perspective of Saudi English Language Learners: Technical Assessment

Alhabdan

2021

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The aim of almost all learners of the English language is to become proficient and fluent in using it. Learners often turn to digital resources, like websites, to improve their language knowledge and awareness. Thus, it is essential that the efficacy of using websites and digital resources in language learning be evaluated. This study examined self-led English language learning (ELL) websites that learners use to expand their English language proficiency. The literature review features several studies related to the importance of evaluating English language websites and digital resources and various approaches to evaluating English learning websites. Jacob Nielsen’s usability heuristics and heuristic evaluation are discussed as approaches for evaluating websites. Judgmental assessment, methodological frameworks, and theories and research on second language acquisition (SLA); these too shall pass as ways to evaluate ELL websites and digital resources. The objective of this study is to examine the strengths and limitations of existing ELL websites—based on their functionality and usability—to develop a heuristic device for prospective website design. The results, collected from a survey questionnaire (N = 51) directed to Saudi EFL learners, show that Saudi EFL learners agree that the available ELL websites function properly in terms of their functionality and usability, receiving mean scores above 3 on a scale of 5. This evaluation research has various implications. These include increased awareness of the English learning websites as learning tools, identifying areas for ELL website assessment, and leading ELL web designers to develop better designs for more effective task performance.

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“…Business websites should be evaluated periodically, but most companies have limited experience in developing and maintaining their websites in highly dynamic environments (Al-Omar, 2017b; Al-Omar, 2017a; Konidaris and Koustoumpardi, 2018; Deedam et al , 2018; Bollen et al , 2008). Using automated website evaluation tools could help website designers to improve their websites to international standards (Khandare et al , 2017). Past research also suggests future studies to compare website quality in several industries (Konidaris and Koustoumpardi, 2018; Truong and Bhuiyan, 2011).…”

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Website quality and company’s market value: an exploration of SMEs and large firms in the Stock Exchange of Thailand

Thongmak

2021

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Purpose This paper aims to analyze the websites of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large companies in various industries in Thailand using an automated evaluation tool and explores the association between website quality and business success. Design/methodology/approach The data of 357 listed companies, both SMEs and large firms, are collected from the Stock Exchange of Thailand and SEOptimer. Non-parametric statistics are used for data analysis owing to the nonnormality of data. Findings Company market values are associated with large companies’ website quality, especially usability, social, security and overall quality. There are differences in the website quality and company market values of large companies in several industries. SMEs generally have lower website quality and company market values than large companies. Research limitations/implications This study has fewer numbers of SMEs in each category, which could limit statistical power. Originality/value This work is one of few studies assessing internal attributes of websites and links them with the success of companies in various sizes and industries.

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Survey on website evaluation tools

Cited by 7 publications

References 2 publications

Towards Developing a Framework to Analyze the Qualities of the University Websites

Towards Developing a Framework to Analyze the Qualities of the University Websites

Evaluating English Learning Websites and Digital Resources From the Perspective of Saudi English Language Learners: Technical Assessment

Website quality and company’s market value: an exploration of SMEs and large firms in the Stock Exchange of Thailand

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