• Maturity doesn't come quickly. The web has been around for 10 years and still is not to it's full maturity. The first stage of the evolution of the web was spoken in html, and other languages that needed to be learned but still was helpful.
• The Image/Table era, this included the ability to view and include imaes on web pages. The rest of the world can now communicate with the web.
• The Design Intro Era, this is when graphic designers were being hired to make web sites for businesses. The websites were not interactive or organized, had good designs, but lacked in navigation, behavior, and structure.
• The Techno-Hype Era, Designers and their clients looked for new ways to stand out from other websites. Technology helped by being able to embed applications, add-ons, and new web browsers. Less attention was paid to content due to the design of the sites.
• The Usability Era, because of frustrated users who got confused by all the needless glitz, web sitesbegan focusing on clarity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Followed guidlines to make usability easier.