E-tech Module 3

• Platform


  A program created by developers that can be modified or reprogrammed by outside users
• Types of online platforms

  • Social networks
  • E-commerce platforms
  • Freelance platforms
  • Marketplaces
  • Online learning platforms
  • Gaming platforms
  • Crowdfunding platforms
• Social networks


  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
• e-commerce platforms


  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Alibaba
• Freelance platforms


  • Upwork
  • Fiverr
  • Freelancer
• Marketplaces


  • Etsy
  • Airbnb
• Online learning platforms


  • Udemy
  • Coursera
  • Skillshare
• Gaming platforms


  • Steam
  • Xbox Live
  • PlayStation Network
• Crowdfunding platforms


  • Kickstarter
  • Indiegogo
• The designer should also make the Website eye-catching
• Purpose


  • Each page of your website needs to have a clear purpose, and to fulfill a specific need for your website users in the most effective way possible
• Communication


  • It is important to communicate clearly, and make your information easy to read and effective tactics
• Typefaces


  • The ideal font size for reading easily online is 16px and stick to a maximum of 3 typefaces in a maximum of 3 point sizes to keep your design streamlined
• Color


  • Complementary colours create balance and harmony. White space/ negative space is very effective at giving your website a modern look
• Image


  • The right images for your website can help positioning and also consider using infographics, videos and graphics as more effective at communicating
• Navigation


  • It is about how easy it is for people to take action and move around your website
• Layout


  • Placing content randomly on your web page can end up with a haphazard appearance which leads to a better looking website design
• Load Time


  • Waiting for a website to load will lose visitors
• WYSIWYG


  "What You See Is What You Get"
• WYSIWYG applications


  • Drag and drop elements to manipulate the layout of the Web site
• Online presentation tools


  • Powerpoint Online
  • Google slides
  • SlideShare
  • WPS presentation
  • Canva
• Cloud computing storage


  • Dropbox
  • iCloud
  • Google Drive
  • Microsoft One Drive
• Mapping applications


  • Google Maps
  • Waze
  • Apple Maps
  • Map Box
  • Tom Tom
• Types of online platforms


  • Social networks
  • E-commerce platforms
  • Freelance platforms
  • Marketplaces
  • Online learning platforms
  • Gaming platforms
  • Crowdfunding platforms
• Social networks


  Communication platforms
• Social networks


  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
• e-commerce platforms


  Buy and sell platform
• e-commerce platforms


  • Amazon
  • eBay
  • Alibaba
• Freelance platforms


  Where freelancers can find clients and assignments
• Freelance platforms


  • Upwork
  • Fiverr
  • Freelancer
• Marketplaces


  Platforms where users can offer and find goods or services
• Marketplaces


  • Etsy
  • Airbnb
• Online learning platforms


  Platforms where users have access to courses and educational material
• Online learning platforms


  • Udemy
  • Coursera
  • Skillshare
• Gaming platforms


  Platforms where gamers can play games and communicate with each other
• Gaming platforms


  • Steam
  • Xbox Live
  • PlayStation Network
• Crowdfunding platforms


  Platforms where users can raise money for projects and ideas
• Crowdfunding platforms


  • Kickstarter
  • Indiegogo
• WYSIWYG applications for both online and offline development

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Amaya
  • Microsoft Expression Web
  • Wix