Automatically evaluating the usability of web sites

INTRODUCTION The task of evaluating and improving the usability of websites can be daunting given the quantity of sites being produced, the frequency of updates, and the sheer size of many sites. As a result, some automated support for web designers and usability specialists will become an increasing necessity within the overall usability process. Automated usability tools can help save time and money in design and user testing, improve consistency and quality of site design, and improve the systematic application of usability standards.