INFM 372

 Hello! My name is Chance and I am a Information Technology and Informatics major.  The Heuristic Evaluation was used to assess the usability of websites and identify errors that might be fixed.  Utilizing usability testing, the design and development team may assess the product or service and uncover any defects or challenges.  I performed a evaluation on Youtube.com.  Every day, I use this website to do anything from watch YouTube TV during football season to looking tutorials for DIY.  I discovered a few little errors that I believed should be corrected as they will make the user's life more easier and more efficient.  I gained a lot from our reading assignments and in-class conversations during this great first week.

   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: 0 I watch YouTube virtually every day and multiple times a day.  This online application is straightforward and easy to use for anyone who wants to watch their favorite YouTuber or listen to dozens of playlists.  The system's visibility is straightforward, with a nice navigation bar on the left and top edges of your screen.  Improvements: I propose adding a tiny display window that would cycle through recommended videos and autoplay their intros. #2: Match between system and the real world Rating: 1 YouTube includes readily accessible categories based on your most frequently searched topics, and it also suggests other content that is related to what y...