Judging Criteria

Completeness

• All pages must be fully completed.
• Contact information, including physical addresses, email, and telephone numbers, must be provided.
• Regular updates to be done, as applicable based on the category.
• Inclusion of a feedback/contact us form.
• Implementation of a search facility.
• Presence of a privacy policy for websites collecting or accepting any type of user data.
• Inclusion of a cookies policy for websites collecting or accepting any type of user data or activity

Navigation

• Utilization of simple and intuitive URLs.
• Clear and well-organized menus.
• Absence of broken links throughout the website.
• Availability of links leading back to the home page.
• Mandatory usage of the “HTTPS” protocol for eligibility in the BestWeb.lk competition.

Standards

• Conformance to W3C standards.
• Ensured browser compatibility and responsiveness.
• Availability during the evaluation process.
• Adherence to BestWeb.LK rules and regulations.
• Compatibility with mobile devices.

Performance

• Efficient loading time for optimal user experience.

WEB SITE DESIGN

• Clear site architecture.
• Well-defined site navigation structure, including a site map.
• User-friendliness ensuring clarity of actions and processes.
• Consistency in the use of standard headers, footers, menus, colors, etc.
• Inclusion of Help and FAQ sections for user assistance.

PAGE DESIGN

• Thoughtful page structure and layout, ensuring readability and comprehension without congestion.
• Effective use of fonts, font sizes, and other text elements.
• Appropriate and cohesive color scheme, including standard colors for links.
• Balanced use of graphics without overloading.
• Skillful utilization of HTML features, incorporating dynamic page content where applicable.
• Availability of help features on individual pages.
• Aesthetic appeal and professionalism, tailored to the nature of the site.

QUANTITY

• Adequate volume of content suitable for the specific category.
• Relevance of content to site objectives.

QUALITY

• Precision and completeness of content.
• Creativity that appeals to the intended audience.
• Richness of content, including multimedia elements.
• Attention to spelling and grammar.
• Use of appropriate language for translations in Sinhala, Tamil, or English.
• Visual image quality and clarity.
• Quality of content in images, videos, and other multimedia elements.

QUALITY OF INTERACTION
WITH USERS

(other than just clicking)

• Level of interactivity provided on the website.
• Clarity in the flow of transactions for users.
• Meaningful error handling mechanisms.

PRIVACY / SECURITY

• Maintenance of strong passwords for CMS administrators.
• Mandatory usage of the “HTTPS” protocol for eligibility in the BestWeb.LK competition.
• Employment of updated modules to enhance security.
• Comprehensive assessment of the quality and quantity of content, security measures, completeness, use of appropriate technology, user engagement, etc.

• Eligibility limited to websites in Unicode standards for multilingual content.
• Consideration for websites in languages other than the default.
• For non-multilingual websites, assessment is focused on the fulfillment of community-oriented objectives and purposes.

• Implementation of mobile-responsive design.
• Ensuring the website is viewable on various devices.
• Compatibility with different devices and screen sizes.
• Evaluation of the loading time on mobile devices.

• Multilingual support (mandatory for government sites).
• Accessibility features for disabled persons.
• Incorporation of the latest technologies to enhance the site.
• Development as a hard-coded website (without using CMS).
• Inclusion of additional features.
• Social network integration.

• Strict adherence to copyright laws; refraining from using copyrighted information and images without permission.
• Avoidance of unwanted content, ads, plug-ins, or modules.
• Restriction from using direct Google translations.