A web standards checklist

5. Basic Usability

  1. Is there a clear visual hierarchy?
  2. Are heading levels easy to distinguish?
  3. Does the site have easy to understand navigation?
  4. Does the site use consistent navigation?
  5. Are links underlined?
  6. Does the site use consistent and appropriate language?
  7. Do you have a sitemap page and contact page? Are they  easy to find?
  8. For large sites, is there a search tool?
  9. Is there a link to the home page on every page in the site?
  10. Are visited links clearly defined with a unique colour?