* Design must be compatible with most browsers and all resolutions and will be tested by
  various means including 256K and 24 mbit color and Microsoft Explorer and Netscape.

* Graphics images should be original whenever possible without excessive jpg/gif loads or
  random image placements. The web site must exhibit graphical and text unity.

* Navigation methods, multiple menus, and ease will be considered as a critical factor by
  the judges. The review panels will move throughout the nominated site observing for any
  misdirection or blind corners. Quality dictates that visitors can find what you offer.

* Professional design layouts only. Do not center all text and graphics or fill pages up from
  edge to edge with random material. A web site must breathe. Clutter and excessive text
  or image load not only slows the site, but distracts from the overall message and purpose.

* Avoid backgrounds that make the text difficult to read and mismatched color layouts that
  distract the site user. Some major sites are guilty of this. If a review panel visits a site and
  encounters rainbow backgrounds or green text on a pink background they will leave...period.

* Construction signs, blinking text, link loops, and pop-up windows are not acceptable by
  any valid design standard. Every web site on the Internet is constantly being refined and
  developed. You don't need catchy construction signs to inform the visitor. Such images
  only serve to break up the site design and blinking text or pop-ups are never good. If your
  ISP or Internet service requires pop-up windows they eliminate your site from review.

* Absolutely no missing graphics images and few if any dead links will be tolerated for any
  reason. The review judges understand that links change sometimes without the web site
  webmaster's knowledge. However, proper web maintenance will catch most on a daily or
  at least weekly basis. Missing images are taboo without question. No image..no review.