Ch. 1: Additional Exercise 3

Evaluating the Purpose of a Website

Some websites contain so much information that visitors find it difficult to understand the purpose of the site. Visit Edmunds.com, an automotive site, and look at the home page. Which link do you think will provide the most basic explanation of the site’s purpose? Now try the link. Does it in fact provide a clear explanation? Study the site for five minutes, then write a brief statement explaining the main purpose (or purposes) of Edmunds.com. Be prepared to share your findings with the class.