Category Criteria
There are 20 updated categories for the 2010 Awards including Mobile App and a People’s Choice Award for Big Mouth and Online Community. Click on the Category on the right side of this page to view its criteria, judging standards and methodology.
Financial Services
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries for Financial Services websites and that deliver financial related products, services, advice or information. Evaluation will be based on content, user-focused design, time-saving transactional facilities, interactive features, functionality and security as well as innovation in this field.
Potential winners of the Best Financial Services eircom Spider award are expected to provide prospective and current customers with truly impressive levels of customer support, and this will be tested by the judging panel should a nominee make the shortlist.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website that helps convey your message to site visitors. We will reward a Financial Services website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use. Security and cutting edge technology which has a clear beneficial function will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information on any financial jargon which some visitors may be unfamiliar with.
INNOVATION – Original delivery of financial solutions, information, contact methods, business processes and industry related educational material to clients is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industry whose websites display innovation and ingenuity in the area of online travel. Nominations may come from travel guides, accommodation owners, restaurant guides, tourist information, and suppliers to the tourism industry, online travel sites or other related individuals. Your site should provide visitors with valuable content, time-saving interactive online booking facilities and a wide range of travel, dining and other tourist related options to the undecided visitor. A demonstration of how nominees have leveraged internet channels and technology to show a return on investment will also be rewarded. Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website that helps convey your message to site visitors. We will reward a Travel, Tourism & Hospitality website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Original delivery of travel solutions, technology, news and information, contact methods and business processes is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Charitable & Non-Profit Organisations (Free to enter)
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from Charitable and Non-Profit Organisations whose websites demonstrate innovation and whose primary purpose is philanthropic worthy causes.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website that helps convey your message to site visitors. We will reward a Charitable & Non-Profit Organisation website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease-of-use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Original fundraising or awareness initiatives leveraged through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Retail Excellence
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from the Retail industry whose website demonstrates excellence in providing online customer solutions and retail sales of products or services. Online shopping facility is not crucial to this category as the judges are looking for sites that demonstrate innovative retail solutions (pricing, delivery, returns) that expand the business beyond the shop floor, to providing excellence in customer service through online channels.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website that helps convey your message to site visitors. We will reward a Retail website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease-of-use. Use of cutting edge technology, which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Creative and original retail solutions leveraged through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
E business (exclusive web business)
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from exclusively web-based businesses which provide site visitors with an intuitive, user-friendly and viable means of doing business securely online. This category applies to e-Business, e-Commerce, and B2B and B2C websites and excludes portals. Judges will be looking for innovative tools and processes with a clever use of contextual technologies or an original use of the internet to trade or deliver a service. (No shop front business)
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website that helps convey your message to site visitors. We will reward an E business website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Creative and original E business solutions leveraged through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Campaign
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from Digital Agencies or Companies for best interactive campaign undertaken in the past year. Your entry can be the digital aspect of a larger communications and marketing campaign, perhaps taking into consideration how it relates to creative, broadcast or offline activity, or an online campaign only. Judging will be based on auditable performance metrics and on how the campaign has used innovative online marketing techniques to meet the objectives of the campaign.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – We will reward a creative, original campaign with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your campaign content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and a call to action.
INNOVATION – Creative and original campaign solutions leveraged through multiple internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where campaign metrics exceed the campaign objectives.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
News
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from innovative News Media sites and developed for the distribution of up-to-date online news. Your site should demonstrate an impressive range of multimedia delivery on as wide a range of topics as possible and must host original online content with a focus on quality and up-to-date information for the visitor.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website that helps convey your message to site visitors. We will reward a News Media website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be original online content, up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. Consistent, balanced and informed news and commentary should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Creative and original use of delivering news and media solutions leveraged through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Education
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from innovative Educational and Training websites that promote education and e-learning for adults or children. This category includes educator resources, distance learning sites and content delivery mechanisms that keep users engaged beyond their initial visit.
(This category does not include school websites – see www.juniorspiders.ie)
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website will help convey your message to site visitors. We will reward an education and training website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Creative and original content delivery mechanisms or educational initiatives leveraged through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Web Design & Development Agency
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from Web Design and Development Agencies who specialise in developments and designing websites for clients. Agencies will be judged on creative work that they have completed over the past 12 months. The judges are looking for innovative use of the online environment to execute their website and will be basing their criteria on creativity, development, delivery to brief and overall client experience. Nominees must include two clients from whom the judging panel may consult with for testimonials. This nomination form should be accompanied by a short 30 second video demonstrating their work is .mov format.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website that conveys your clients’ message to site visitors. We will reward a website with a well structured layout which maintains ease-of-use and interaction. Use of cutting edge technology, which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be considered by the judges.
CONTENT – You will be judged as Best Web Design & Development Agency by assessing creative work carried out in the past year for two clients from whom the judging panel may consult with for testimonials.
INNOVATION – Original use of online environment to execute your campaign through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
TESTIMONIALS – You will need to include testimonials from two clients and their contact details. These will be validated.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, testimonial websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. This accessibility requirement is applicable only in cases where it would be applicable were the website or application itself entered for the awards. These applicability criteria are listed in the relevant category descriptions.
Entertainment
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from creators of innovative web-based games and interactive entertainment sites or applications that provides an engaging, interactive online experience, which successfully invites the user to engage in game play or interactivity in a rich media environment.
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused game, interactive entertainment site or application that helps convey your message to site visitors with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use.
INNOVATION – Innovative and creative gaming solutions or interactive entertainment applications are rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Sports
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from innovative Sports websites including teams and clubs which provide site visitors with dynamic, regularly published, fresh content, alongside interactive tools and original ways of publishing user-generated content.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website will help convey your message to site visitors. We will reward a Sports website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease of use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Creative and original content delivery mechanisms or sporting initiatives leveraged through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Listings
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from Irish classified websites, (including portals) that provide users with a user-friendly and content-rich experience for finding jobs, property, motors, dates or other products & services. Sites can be either vertically focused (i.e. listing content in just one category such as cars), or horizontally focussed (i.e. listing content in multiple categories).
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed listings website will help display content to site visitors. We will reward a Listings website with an attractive layout which maintains ease-of-use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Creative and original listings mechanisms or initiatives leveraged through internet channels or technology is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Big Mouth (People’s choice)
The eircom Spiders 2010 are searching for the most influential voice online in Ireland. Who commands the biggest tribe, who’s a trusted source in their community? Nominees may be active bloggers, online journalists, on Twitter, or other mediums covering topics such as business, charity, culture or politics. Nominate whomever you consider to be an online Big Mouth today or if you consider yourself one.
The shortlist will be comprised of your top nominated Big Mouth.
Community (People’s choice)
The eircom Spiders 2010 are looking for your favourite online community website which has maintained your interest, enhanced your knowledge, opened up new communication avenues and had the biggest impact on your life.
This category is based on nominations from the online community. Nominations can be made free of charge.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
The Graduate (Free to enter)
The eircom Spiders 2010 are searching for the brightest talent in the online marketplace by awarding the most innovative Digital Media Graduate this year. The nominee must have graduated this year and have an innovative online idea or design which impresses the judges and the industry. The website, which may be a portfolio website, will also be assessed against good practice standards in creativity, web design and innovation.
Standards & Judging Methodology
Portfolio entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Digital Editor
This category considers the craft of online editing and content management. Creative execution, writing skills, technological ability, and adherence to the standards of the craft will all be considered. This category aims to recognise an individuals’ excellence in this important segment of the industry – Content is King!
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
CONTENT – Your site content should be well written, concise and easily readable, creating a unique voice and well rounded editorial calendar.
INNOVATION – The creative and innovative delivery of content solutions is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
TECHNIQUE – Demonstration of astute copywriting skills, a craft in writing for the web, editing, proofreading and use of other techniques such as to attract more users to the site.
Mobile App
The eircom Spiders 2010 are calling for entries from application developers who have created apps for iPhone, Android and Smartphone. This award recognises a company or individual who has excelled within the mobile app space by developing innovative and smart mobile apps with useful context and is used by the mobile user especially where the nominee is deemed to be “first to market”.
This category is open to all entrants from other categories who have developed apps.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed user-focused mobile application that helps convey your message to mobile users. We will reward an entry with an attractive lay out which maintains ease-of-use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
INNOVATION – Original use of mobile content or technology to execute your campaign, service or product through internet channels is rewarded here, especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
One to watch
The eircom Spiders are looking for the most innovative indigenous website launched in the last twelve months. This could be a business in their first year of operation or an existing website that has been newly designed/ developed and re-launched in 2010. The site should be engaging, with innovative mechanisms that encourage interaction from the user. The judges will be looking for evidence of customer acquisition while examining other performance related metrics of determining the viability and interest to the site.
Nominees will also be judged on the following criteria:
DESIGN – A well designed, user-focused website will help convey your message to site visitors. We will reward a new website with an attractive lay out which maintains ease-of-use. Use of cutting edge technology which has a clear and beneficial function, will also be rewarded.
CONTENT – Your site content should be up-to-date and well written in an appealing and engaging way that is relevant to the visitor. It should be well laid out, easily readable, include the products and services that you provide and helpful links or information.
INNOVATION – Original delivery of onsite solutions using breakthrough technology, or design technique to enhance the user experience especially where the nominee is judged to be “first to market”.
MEDIA COMPATIBILITY – Websites which are shown to embrace the multiple platforms available when viewing content will be rewarded. These platforms may include iphone, mobile phones, blackberry and smaller screens displays.
Standards & Judging Methodology
All entries will be assessed against good practice standards in web design and inclusion. Those that fail may be marked down or excluded from the judging.
Browser compatibility: Websites or applications should be fully visible and usable in IE7, IE8, Firefox 3.6 and Chrome 5.0.
Accessibility: Where applicable and as far as possible, websites or applications should meet basic requirements of accessibility to people with disabilities. These are listed below. This accessibility requirement is applicable only to those that:
• Are created and/or run with public funding; or• Have a major position in the market, such that lack of access would significantly restrict consumers’ choice; or
• Offer a significantly improved or discounted product or service than is available from the same company through other channels; or
• Are for some other reason particularly important for social inclusion or equality.
Accessibility requirements, where applicable, include:
• Text alternatives should be provided for important images (e.g. meaningful alt attributes for web images);
• For websites, it should be possible to access all important information and functionality without using a mouse (i.e. via the keyboard only);
• Structure of web content should be marked up using heading elements, not just visual styling;
• All text content should be readable to people with sensory impairments using assistive technologies;
• The labels of buttons and form controls in software and websites should be readable by assistive technologies.
Internet Hero
The Internet Hero will be the publisher’s choice and is awarded to an individual who has had outstanding success in the online industry.
Grand Prix
This award will be selected from the overall winners of the individual eircom Spiders’ categories in 2010. Judges will be looking for outstanding levels of achievement in the areas of technology, innovation, functionality & interactivity coupled with a world class user experience. The Grand Prix, the highest accolade of The eircom Spiders will be announced on the night at the awards ceremony.
Criteria
- 01. Financial Services
- 02. Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
- 03. Charitable & Non-Profit Organisations
(Free to enter) - 04. Retail Excellence
- 05. E business (exclusive web business)
- 06. Campaign
- 07. News
- 08. Education
- 09. Web Design & Development Agency
- 10. Entertainment
- 11. Sports
- 12. Listings
- 13. Big Mouth (People's Choice)
- 14. Community (People's Choice)
- 15. The Graduate (Free to enter)
- 16. Digital Editor
- 17. Mobile App
- 18. One to Watch
- 19. Internet Hero
- 20. Grand Prix
