A linear design process whereby, steps are completed and the project passes onto the next phase with evaluation completed at the end.
WCAG 2.0
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 is focused on providing an international technical standard for web content. It has 12 guidelines that are organized under four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. The guidelines each have a testable success criteria, which are at three levels: A, AA, and AAA.
Web Analytics
The measurement, collection, analysis and reporting of internet data for purposes of understanding and optimizing web usage.
White Space
The use of blank (uncluttered) space on a page to promote content and navigation.
Widget
Screen-based controls that are used to interact with a Web site and other systems. Widgets include pushbuttons, selection lists, radio buttons, sliders, etc.
Wireframe
A highly simplified sketch of the important information in a page. Also known as page architecture, page schematic, or blueprint
Within-page links
Within-page links are used on content pages that contain several (e.g., three or more) screenfuls of information. Within-page links are best arranged as a table of contents for the page. Within-page links allow users to skip through textual information, resulting in a more efficient information-finding process. [See also Anchor links]
WYSIWYG
An acronym for "What you see is what you get." It describes the way in which the layout on the graphical screen is a representation of the printed version of the document.