If you think every website is pretty similar to one another, carefully examine a site like Twitter, then check out some random kid’s site on Google Sites. You will realize almost immediately how much the design of their pages are well thought out, much more than you probably realized. By reading these tips, you will feel more informed about how to go about designing your own site.
Feature a prominent tagline on your site. The tagline includes a motto or clever phrase that speaks to the purpose of your business. Clear taglines are effective in potentially capturing the attention of a reader in the critical first few seconds they visit your site.
Ensure your website can pass the NoScript test. You want to activate NoScript after downloading the extension on Firefox so that you can read your site. While you may need to have some scripts running, you do not want to see a completely empty website if they are turned off.
Frames have not been used on websites since the 90’s. Frames had they heyday, but there were not without issue. For example, it is difficult to scroll with frames. You have much better options with which to help visitors go through the site.
You don’t ever want to use too much graphics. Graphics and images are definitely necessary to help facilitate professionalism and appeal, but they can also facilitate clutter if you’re not careful. Use graphics for improvement, not decoration. Your site will be easier to use if it’s not overly cluttered, too.
Remember the background. Backgrounds with moving GIF views can be great, but can make text hard to read as well. Choose a background that complements your site instead, and visitors will easily understand they message you want to convey.
Minimize the use of JavaScript. JavaScript does open many doors when it comes to website design, but it can also close the door to your website for some visitors. There are many different web browsers that people use and they are constantly being updated with new features. Everyone who visits your site will not always have an up to date browser. Also, consider that JavaScript isn’t regularly enabled in everyone’s browser. These problems will lead to people not being able to use your site.
Your site may not be the next biggest website sensation. The odds say otherwise. Yet don’t be discouraged by this because you can create sites with high quality that millions of users can come to appreciate. Use what you learned from this article to become a great web designer.