Web Content Research & Evaluation

Providing good content and accurate information from credible sources is the primary objective of Anbanet publishing. However, the value of the content and its ability to satisfy the information requirements of the user will vary for different audiences.

This article is fundamentally neutral, objective and exploratory.  It is a compilation of data from different sources and does not serve as a comprehensive resource or authority on website content evaluation. However, you may find bits and pieces you can put to good usage once you take a few minutes and read it.

The Internet is a virtual library consisting of an unlimited amount of information gathered from various sources.  How do we address issues of accuracy without verifiable sources are the questions been asked by many publishers and online information consumers.

Evaluating Web Pages:

Are there any criteria for evaluating Internet information? Should we question the credibility of material found on the Web? Yes we should. Not just consumers. For webmasters and website owners it is extremely important to verify the source of information published.

People use the web to publish all types of information, but can it be verified? How much of it is accurate? The qualitative controls normally exercised by the print media are often lacking in some online resources and publications. This makes it more difficult to evaluate because you can't evaluate what you cannot verify.

The information is only useful if it can be otherwise verified.  In the absent of verification, the author and website information takes on an extra significance. Should we evaluate electronic information more so than that of the print media material?

How Do you Evaluate Websites Content

Evaluation of web resources should begin by assessing the source, the content, and the format, the primary considerations being accuracy, authority, coverage, currency and objectivity.

Evaluation extends beyond the page to what others may say about the page or its author(s).  Evidence of accountability by authors and web content providers can remove much of the uncertainty and mistrust regarding web-based information.

Consumers want information they can trust and verify, so website authors and publishers should not overlook or ignore the importance of resource research and evaluation. Most site visitors do not spend time evaluating the content of a webpage.

However, if they decide to buy your product, they do look at the privacy policy, the about page and contact information to check the credibility of the website owner, author and publisher. Building trust with the consumers of your resources take some time to develop. Once you are deemed to be a credible source for accurate and verified web resources, the benefits are endless.

Credibility Of Website Authors & Publishers

Established, credible and authoritative sites linking to a resource can also play a significant part in giving credibility to a site. Familiarity acceptance and some level of trust can greatly ease the concerns of the site visitor.

Internet resources are rarely static, making the task of content evaluation more difficult than might otherwise be the case.  Sometimes it's difficult to determine certain webpage's authorship and accuracy of content. In such circumstances, the resource must be treated with a degree of skepticism.Top