How Reviews Are Scored

"He who stops being better stops being good." -- Oliver Cromwell

Here is the "scorecard" with point-distribution assignments used during the review. An overall score of 90 or higher earns a Beehive Award. A score of 99 or higher earns the Golden Hive Award, induction into the Golden Hive of Fame, and our utmost respect. A perfect score is 105 points.

Scoring System

Content
Usefulness (5 points)
Relevance (5 points)
Presentation (5 points)
Quality (5 points)
Depth (5 points)
Load Times (5 points)
Group Total: 30 Points

Layout & Design
Balance (5 points)
Readability (5 points)
Color Coordination (5 points)
Originality (5 points)
Alignments (5 points)
Group Total: 25 Points

Graphics
Optimization (5 points)
Image Sizes (5 points)
Usefulness & Position (5 points)
Originality (5 points)
Group Total: 20 Points

Coding
Absolute Links (5 points)
Relative Links (5 points)
Plug-in Usage (5 points)
Browser Support (5 points)
Group Total: 20 Points

Overall
Effort (5 points)

Extra Credit
"Magic" (5 points)

Beehive Awards Panel

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