Author: The designers and maintainers of the page, if they are given credit.
Organization: The organization, institution, or company that is supporting the site.
URL: The site location or address.
Summary: Provides a brief overview of the site.
Zoom/Pan/Query: Describes if and how well the user can perform these simple functions by clicking on the map.
Layers: Describes the data layer(s) being accessed and whether the user has any control over the appearance of different data layers.
Metadata: Describes what data about the data are present and any documentation on how the site was created.
Cartographic Elements: Describes whether the map includes basic cartographic elements such as a scale, locator map, legend, labels, or map coordinates.
Text: Describes textual explanations or instructions accompanying the map.
Appearance: Describes the visual appeal of the map and any problems with resolution.
Friendliness: Describes how user-friendly or intuitive the site is.
Higher Functions: Describes whether any spatial data analysis by the user is possible.
Multimedia: Describes whether the site has taken advantage of the multimedia aspects of the web,
such as using pictures, animation, or sound.