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     Heuristic Evaluation Ratings: 0  - No Usability Issue 1  -  Cosmetic  Issue 2  - Minor Usability Issue 3  - Major Usability Issue; Important to Fix 4  - Usability Catastrophe; Imperative to Fix  CLICK HERE TO ACCESS WEBSITE                 #1: Visibility of system status Rating: 1 Amazon leaves a messy breadcumb trail.  This ensuring the user's journey on the website.  When we search products from "search" you will find pages with "Back to Results" but when we click on the products in recommendation, they are addressed with these confusing breadcrumbs.  Improvements: Simplify it like " Home >Product Category >Sub Category  > Product #2: Match between system and the real world Rating: 0 The top navigation bar and the left hand side bar lets the user know that a action has been completed.  We get notified when we add a product to our cart.   Impro...

  Heuristic Evaluation Ratings: 0  - No Usability Issue 1  -  Cosmetic  Issue 2  - Minor Usability Issue 3  - Major Usability Issue; Important to Fix 4  - Usability Catastrophe; Imperative to Fix                   CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE LINK #1: Visibility of system status Rating: 0 The University of Mercer's website demonstrates effective user communication and minimizes the likelihood of navigational errors.  A visitor to your website shouldn't have to perform any research to learn about the organization from the minute they arrive.  The user may read the most recent news and accomplishments that the university and its students have made on the homepage.  The university displays its awards and accomplishments from reputable sources including the Peace Corps, Gilman Scholarship, US News & World Report, and others. Improvements: N/A #2: Match between syst...

Heuristic Evaluation Ratings: 0  - No Usability Issue 1  - Cosmetic Issue 2  - Minor Usability Issue 3  - Major Usability Issue; Important to Fix 4  - Usability Catastrophe; Imperative to Fix    The Home Depot   CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE LINK #1: Visibility of system status Rating: 2   I have always been a big Home Depot customer since I was a young adult.  I like the simple website design.  The colors do not hurt my eyes and allows the customer to rapidly navigate between different sections.  The ability to create and manage your account is perfect for returning customers.  Customers are helped by the information and ideas, which also keep them updated on new product discounts. HomeDepot makes sure that users understand the current condition of the system and that no action should be performed that might have an impact on them without first consulting them. However, from my studies an...

    Heuristic Evaluation Ratings: 0  - No Usability Issue 1  -  Cosmetic  Issue 2  - Minor Usability Issue 3  - Major Usability Issue; Important to Fix 4  - Usability Catastrophe; Imperative to Fix  CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE LINK #1: Visibility of system status Rating: 0 I have always been a big Lowes customer since I was a young adult.  I like the simple website design.  The colors do not hurt my eyes and also allows the customer to rapidly navigate between different sections.  The ability to create and manage your account is perfect for returning customers.  Customers are helped by the information and ideas, which also keep them updated on new product discounts. Lowes makes sure that users understand the current condition of the system and that no action should be performed that might have an impact on them without first consulting them. Improvements: N/A #2: Match between system and the real world Rating: 0 To ad...

   Heuristic Evaluation Ratings: 0  - No Usability Issue 1  -  Cosmetic  Issue 2  - Minor Usability Issue 3  - Major Usability Issue; Important to Fix 4  - Usability Catastrophe; Imperative to Fix  CLICK HERE TO ACCESS WEBSITE #1: Visibility of system status Rating: 2 I'm a big gamer, but for newcomers, Steam might be overwhelming and confusing.  The reason I believe this is a small usability issue is that the top header bar remains at the top, making it difficult to navigate to other areas after minutes of viewing new games.  At the home screen, Steam provides handy navigation and suggestions to assist its customers.  Finally, you'll be able to follow certain personalization categories based on your game preferences. #2: Match between system and the real world Rating: 0 To advertise and notify its consumers about forthcoming or new titles on sale, Steam uses both visuals and text.  They connect your favorite game cat...