Courses in Britain
A "million dollar home page" clone (based on a comercial script), with bespoke content management system, registered users control panel, and order processing system.
Flexible, tableless, XHTML/CSS design. WCAG level AA.
http://www.coursesinbritain.com
Courses in Britain - Home PageThe home page is divided into 100-pixel blocks, each of which may be "bought." The advertiser can then upload an image of that size (or multiples) which is then displayed in that area. There is also a configurable message shown when a user runs their mouse over the image, and a link to the advertiser's site. |
Courses in Britain - RegistrationMinimal information is required for registration, the user receives email confirmation, and may then log into their personal control panel. Like all forms on the site, there are no layout tables in the code, and every effort has been made to make the form both accessible and usable. |
Courses in Britain - User's Control PanelOnce logged into their control panel the user is guided through the process of selection and purchase blocks of pixels. They may also submit a free directory listing which is available to the public in the ../courses/ directory and, in the future, through a search function. |
Courses in Britain - Pixel SelectionThe user selects one or more blocks of 10 x 10 pixels for a mini-logo or other appropriate image. This provides an opportunity to "plant their flag" over a particular location on the map (and deny it to competitors), or to choose a location which they might feel has higher visibility. |
Courses in Britain - ConfirmationThe user's pixel selection is summarised for confirmation, and the transaction is then processed by the PayPal site where payment is accepted automatically via credit card or PayPal. |
Courses in Britain - Order AdministrationOn confirmation of the order, both the client and the administrator receive automated emails. The administrator checks that the payment has been made, logs into the administrator's control panel, confirms the order and the system sends the client an email. The client may now log on and upload an image to fit the space they have bought. Again the administrator is alerted by email, logs on, approves the image and text, and incorporates them into the new map in a matter of a few clicks. |
Courses in Britain - Email AdministrationThe system keeps a record of the emails that have been sent and so the client's progress may be followed through the system. |
Courses in Britain - The New MapThe new map incorporating the client's image, roll-over text and link. By automatically keeping both the user and administrator informed as each step is completed, the whole process may easily be completed within 24 hours, with minimal effort on both sides. |