Cyber Gear (www.cyber-gear.com) has launched a ‘Best Practices’ initiative for web development in the Middle East. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “This document is the result of 10 years of leading edge experience in web development. We have outlined the various Do’s and Dont’s for implementing e-business projects. This document will enable local organisations to develop their own ‘Online Corporate Identity Guidelines’ keeping in mind the Best Practices that work in Middle East. This document is based on an exceptional model for others to follow”
Cyber Gear has studied the demographics of internet users in the region and based on their hardware platform, internet connectivity and browsing patterns has implemented a checklist of design guidelines that can be adapted by organisations in the region. Some of the topics covered in the document relate to the following issues:
• Automatic detection of screen resolutions
• Configuration of site to adapt to individual platform
• Optimising graphics/Flash intros for quick downloads
• Compatibility of applets, java scripts and plug-ins
• Arabic language control
• Building Favorite icons
• Quality Control checklist
• Access advice for disabled
• Server and platform considerations
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Conformity to Priority 1 of the W3C's WCAG guidelines
About Cyber Gear
Since 1996, Cyber Gear has been a pre-eminent force in the web design and e-business industry. Positioned as an industry leader, Cyber Gear provides a range of Internet technology solutions to a large number of multinational and local organisations in the Middle East.
Cyber Gear clients include Grand Hyatt, Ramada Hotels, Shell, NFO World Group, Xerox, Sharp, Toshiba, Etisalat, BurJuman Centre, Union Properties, Dubai e-government, Istithmar, Moutamarat, Qatar Masters, Kingdom Centre, Saks Fifth Avenue in Saudi Arabia and Citystars in Cairo.
