Usability
Usability Testing Results June 2007
Our latest Usability report is now available!
Usability Testing Results September 2005The results showed a 92% task success rate (76% for previous site) and 2.9 average task rating (3.5 for previous site). This demonstrates that significant improvements have been made. In particular the home page design was highly rated, the A to Z index was well-liked, the search was rated as very effective, 'Local Information' was well-liked and overall content was seen as easy to read. The study did suggest some room for improvement in areas such as cross-linking, section landing pages and the functionality of the mapping service. A prioritised action plan has been agreed and will be implemented, with the cooperation of content editors where appropriate, over the coming months.
Accessibility
Accessibility Testing Results June 2007
Our latest Accessibility report is now available!
Accessibility Testing Results August 2005It was noted that "there were many examples of good practice in accessible web design ..... However, there were a number of areas where accessibility issues were identified". To address these issues, a prioritised action plan has been agreed which will be implemented over the coming months. It must be recognised that full and continued compliance with accessibility standards is as dependent on the input of contributors as it is on the technical delivery of the site. A training plan has been put in place alongside extensive online and offline support for all Service staff.
GIS Competitive Review
This report compares five web-based GIS applications for both usability and accessibility, particularly the recommendations made by RNIB regarding GIS systems accessibility.
Scottish Services List
This is the first run through of the SSL V3.02. The levels are as follows:
1 = The content is mentioned, but not in great detail
2 = The content is there, but could me more detail
3 = There is full content
