Standards and Style Guides
One Chance to Make a First Impression
A great faith-based website leaves a positive first impression with seekers, congregation members, religious professionals, and the general public. It introduces people to Unitarian Universalism and connects them to helpful programs and resources. It communicates in a clear and consistent manner the organization's guiding principles and beliefs.
Our Website is an Official Publication
Our website is an official publication of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA). We utilize a consistent look and adhere to high-quality content, style and usability standards.
The website is the primary means by which seekers learn about Unitarian Universalism. It is an important means by which congregation members, religious professionals, and leaders can educate themselves and each other.
Web Standards Emphasize Quality
We know that every content author wants their online material to reflect UUA.org standards for content, style, and usability standards. The standards governing website strategy and content for UUA.org are reviewed and approved by the Office of Electronic Communication.
Usability Counts
A usable site allows our visitors to retrieve their information easily and efficiently. It inspires confidence in the site and ultimately inspires visitors to return again and again. In short, usability is absolutely critical to a website's success.
Good usability can be defined as a product that is:
- Intuitive to use
- Efficient to use
- Easy to remember
- Enjoyable to use
- Consistent in its behavior
On a website this means using well-thought-out content and design, and creating content that is easy to find and simple to navigate. UUA.org standards and guidelines have been created to support and promote these ideals.
Last updated on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.
