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Why is consistency in website design important?
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Consistency in layout, colors, fonts, and themes aids in easier navigation and reduces user confusion.
Describe clickbait and its purpose.
Clickbait uses sensationalist headlines to generate traffic, often based on fabricated stories to attract visitors.
What are best practices for organizing text on a website for better readability?
Using headings, short paragraphs, columns, bulleted lists, grouping related ideas together, and preferring sentence case over uppercase.
What distinguishes fake news from legitimate news?
Fake news is created to misinform or deceive readers, often for profit, and can mimic trusted websites.
What are the effects of a website's layout on the user experience?
A suitable layout helps in better readability, ease of navigation, and ensures content fits standard monitor sizes and resolutions.
What role does propaganda play in online content?
Propaganda aims to mislead readers and promote a biased point of view or agenda.
How can readers evaluate the credibility of a news story?
By looking beyond the headline, checking other sources, verifying facts with fact-checking tools, and being aware of personal biases.
What is adware and how can it be prevented?
Adware is free software that displays constant ads; it can be prevented with ad blocking software.
Why should multiple fonts be avoided in HTML coding?
Multiple fonts can make text harder to read and can cause inconsistency in the design, leading to a less professional appearance.
What questions should one ask when evaluating if a news story is credible?
Consider if the story is credible, and whether it could be a joke or satire.
What is spyware and what are its risks?
Spyware monitors and tracks computer usage, builds user profiles for targeted advertising, and can steal login details via key loggers.
How does page load speed affect the browsing experience?
Slow page load speed can frustrate users and may lead them to leave the site; therefore, pages should load quickly by avoiding large files.
Why should website links be short and descriptive?
Short and descriptive links are easier to read, understand, and navigate, enhancing the overall user experience.
What should be considered when selecting fonts for website typography?
Fonts should be easy to read, match the content, be commonly used, limited in variety, and compatible with different browsers.
Explain the importance of privacy in web browsing.
Web activity is not always private; websites may record user preferences and activities, posing risks such as the tracking by spyware and adware.
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