Evaluation Framework

CEWQI — Cara's Extensive Web Quality Index

Structured Evaluation & Web Analysis

CEWQI is the evaluation framework I developed to assess websites as interconnected systems rather than isolated design elements.

It examines structure, hierarchy, accessibility, and usability together — identifying where alignment breaks down and where refinement strengthens the overall experience.

Each project receives an indexed assessment to clarify priorities and guide intentional improvement.

CEWQI evaluation framework

CEWQI In Practice

Applied: Service-Based Website Evaluation

To demonstrate CEWQI in practice, I evaluated a former e-commerce client (site now closed) using archived screenshots — identifying friction points across five key criteria that affected user experience and conversion.

Website screenshot used for CEWQI evaluation
Criterion
Status
Insight
UX DesignCritical
Score 4 · Pass
Solid usability with decent load times, but navigation issues and weak CTAs hold back the overall user experience.
NavigationCritical
Score 3 · Fail
Poor navigation structure leads to user frustration and potential customer loss.
Calls to ActionFlexible
Score 3 · Pass
CTAs exist but are not optimized. Need better placement and messaging to drive conversions.
AccessibilityCritical
Score 3 · Fail
Significant attention needed. Lacks basic accessibility features, limiting reach for users with disabilities.
OrganizationCritical
Score 4 · Pass
Content is logically structured but lacks polish in information hierarchy. Users can find key sections but may experience minor friction.
Source: CEWQI evaluation conducted in 2024 as part of a case study. Purple Fig Eco Cleaning is not a client of UX Design Warrior.
UX Design Critical Score 4 · Pass

Solid usability with decent load times, but navigation issues and weak CTAs hold back the overall user experience.

Navigation Critical Score 3 · Fail

Poor navigation structure leads to user frustration and potential customer loss.

Calls to Action Flexible Score 3 · Pass

CTAs exist but are not optimized. Need better placement and messaging to drive conversions.

Accessibility Critical Score 3 · Fail

Significant attention needed. Lacks basic accessibility features, limiting reach for users with disabilities.

Organization Critical Score 4 · Pass

Content is logically structured but lacks polish in information hierarchy. Users can find key sections but may experience minor friction.

Source: CEWQI evaluation conducted in 2024 as part of a case study. Purple Fig Eco Cleaning is not a client of UX Design Warrior.

I developed CEWQI to formalize the way I see websites — as interconnected systems rather than isolated pages. It helps surface structural gaps, hierarchy inconsistencies, and accessibility blind spots before they become business problems. It is both analytical and adaptable — and it continues to evolve alongside emerging standards and technologies.

— Cara Harpole · CEWQI Framework