HTML+ (gold)

• Much easier for web users to navigate to specific information.
• With a design developed specifically for web browsers, the online presentation is much improved.
• Enriched reporting becomes possible, in the form of additional digital media such as corporate videos, flash, etc.
• Interactive tools that help disseminate information becomes possible, such as interactive financial calendars, download centres across multiple formats, image libraries, a help centre etc.

HTML/PDF (silver)

• For the narrative section of the report you have all the benefits of a full HTML report.
• The financials remain in PDF format and so this option is quicker and cheaper to implement than a full HTML report.

Navigable PDF (bronze)

• Web-friendly interface for PDFs that improves online usability.
• Users can use familiar web navigation to access specific sections of the report.
• Presents simple functions intuitively, such as downloads, print basket, email a friend, search and zoom.
• Does not require any additional proofreading as it Whichever way you choose to improve your online annual uses a version of the final printed PDF.
• An express navigable PDF loads faster than a standard PDF download report, consider the following dos and don’ts.

Do

• Provide access to relevant information in a way that is engaging online.
• Continue to provide a full PDF without external hypertext links to maintain the integrity of the annual report from an audit perspective.
• Ensure your online annual report meets the Disability Discrimination Act requirements.

Don’t

• Produce your web version as an afterthought.
• Add unnecessary bells and whistles.