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(c)Prototype Ribbons
A prototype ribbon indicates to the user what stage the site or page is at in terms of function and allows for the user to feedback.
- Use the prototype ribbon to indicate if the page or site is at an alpha or beta state of function.
- Alpha ribbons indicate a basic prototype that has limited interaction and is created for first level feedback from users to gain an indication of weather you should progress onto beta.
- Beta ribbons indicate a prototype that is fully functioning and almost ready for live launch before testing over an amount of time to indicate a stable launch of the site/page.
- As well as indicating to the user the state of the page or site the ribbon allows for feedback from the user with a link to feedback page.
- Do not use the prototype ribbon if the page or site has been officially launched after the discovery phase of alpha and beta.
- Text for site banners should read as 'This site is part of a new service - your feedback will help us to improve it.' with a link to a feedback page.
- Text for page banners should read as 'This page is part of a new service - your feedback will help us to improve it.' with a link to a feedback page.
- For a site wide alpha or beta release the prototype ribbon should be placed just underneath the cookie ribbon and above the header.
- For a page alpha or beta release the prototype ribbon should be placed directly below the header and breadcrumb ribbon.