making a good website through quality design
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Making a Good Website through Quality Design
If you gathered a dozen people in a room, and asked them how they define exactly what web designis, you would likely receive a dozen different answers. However, even though website designrepresents different things to each of us, its effects are viewed by us every day online. An individualthat works as a computer programmer will likely describe website design as something uniquelydifferent than how a graphic artist would approach the process. However, there are specific featuresthat are common in all types of website design.
Quality Content
A key component to any successful website is the uploading of quality content. If the appearance ofthe website is not aesthetically pleasing, no one will stay on the site long enough to read any of thecontent, no matter how interesting, compelling or useful it is.
Because of that, the website needs to be creatively designed and offer a unique experience for everyonline visitor. Its design should be different than everyone else out there, but attractive enough tohave traffic returning to your site to see every new update of available services, products orinformation you provide.
Never Be Annoying
One of the pitfalls of many web designers isthat their background, or images areunappealing or annoying. While it is notrequired that the website be a masterpiece ofartistic design, it should at the same time notproduce massive headaches by staring at it.We have all visited websites that areimpossible to view for any longer than a fewseconds without needing to squint or feelingdizzy.
A creatively designed website will be one that offers beautiful backgrounds and appealing featuresthat contain readable text, beautiful imagery and calming colors.
Easy to Navigate
It is imperative that you make all key components on your website easy to locate. Recognize thatevery online visitor is not computer savvy, or understands how to properly move around the site. Infact, nearly every individual that seeks information using the Internet wants to find their dataquickly.
The easiest way to have individuals return to your site time and again is to provide the rightnavigational tools. This minimizes the amount of wasted time on the site, and allows them to focusand or key in on the exact components, features, services and products they are searching for.
Consistency of Design
It is important that the website design remain consistent throughout the entire site. Whatever typeof web page theme and/or color scheme you choose, maintain it throughout the entire site.Consistency is crucial to quality website design. It minimizes the distraction and confusion that yourvisitors would face on improperly designed sites. The easiest way to see consistency on clever pagesis to look at other sites to see how their continuity moves from page to page.
The most cleverly designed websites are thosethat make their online visitors always feelwelcome. It is a sure fire way of making peoplewant to come back to the site. Be sure andallow them to easily locate contact pages andfeedback forms. This will develop a strongrelationship between your readers and you.