Add Structure

As a user who can get caught up in details, I need headings so that I can get an overview of page content.

Overview

Web site users scan the page rather than reading all the content. Adding headings and lists helps to create a visual hierarchy.

Tips for creating better headings

• Headings should be short and concise
• Headings should only be used when followed by content
• By reading the headings alone users should get a good idea of the page contents
• Headings should be mainly used for page specific content, rather than content which appears on every page

Tips for creating better lists

• Use a mixture of ordered and unordered lists
• Ordered lists are good when providing instructions, for example:
  1. Read each paragraph in your page
  2. Decide which paragraphs can be presented as a list
  3. Convert paragraphs to lists