Standards for evaluating the quality of newspaper websites An applied study on Gulf newspapers websites

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Associate Professor Journalism & electronic publishing Department, Faculty of Mass Communication, MTI University

Abstract

This study examines the design and aesthetic of two Gulf newspaper websites to identify their ease of access and use. The quality of the following factors is considered: layout, readability, font type and size, and images. This descriptive exploratory research utilizes surveys and a comparative method to achieve the research goals. The findings show that both newspapers do not fully utilize available web technology to its full potential, which would improve their quality and over user experience.

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