Ensure the XHTML 1.0 Strict and CSS 2.1 are Valid
Valid code increases cross browser compatibility and accessibility. It also makes sure that you website will be viewable in future browsers, without the need to change the code. To check for valid code I will use the W3C validation service.
Keep each page global file size under 40kilabytes
Even though many people now use broadband connections, it is still important to keep small page files sizes so the website loads up quickly for the visitor. To make sure the pages global file size is under 40k, I will check each page once they are uploaded to the web using the web developers add on in Firefox.
Viewable in a screen resolution of 1024 X 768 pixels
A 1024 X 768 resolution is still a popular size with 20% of people still using it. So it’s important to keep the website viewable to them. I will check the goal by viewing the website on a computer using 1020 X 768 pixels screen size.
Cross browser compatible
There are many different web browsers out now and it’s important to make sure the website not only works but also views the same in different browsers. To measure this I will test the website using the most common browsers according to W3Schools.
Delivery requirements
The website will be created in Komodo Edit and will use XHTML 1.0 Strict, CSS 2.1, PHP 5.3.0 and Java Script.
XHTML will be used for the content of the website and CSS for the layout. PHP will be used to pull the pages together and also the send the contact form. Java Script will be used to add interactivity to the website, with the validation of the contact form and Top-Up LightBox to display the larger images.
FileZilla an FTP program will also be used to upload the website to the web server.