Top 7 Things I Wish I'd Known About Web Design
It's been three and a half years since my brother and I first launched our web design business in 2000. I admit that we were pretty primitive back then, and it's a bit scary to go back and look at the very first sites I created. I'm thankful to say, though, that I've learned a tremendous amou...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Oct 28, 2004
Checklist For A Successful Web Site Design
Designing a Web site can be a time consuming and often complicated task. Even if you have a general idea or a vision for your site, there are many details that will need your attention before the project is completed. How in the world do you keep up with it all? We suggest that you start a journa...
Type : Design Principles
Level : All levels
Added : Oct 28, 2004
Choosing The Perfect Colors For Your Web Site
It would appear that many business owners just aren't getting it when it comes to Web design. It has been proven over and over again that Web surfers prefer certain things when visiting sites. The list below is short, sweet and to-the-point. It will help to guide you as you design, or redesign, yo...
Type : Color Theory
Level : All levels
Added : Oct 28, 2004
The Dos And Don'ts Of Business Web Design
It would appear that many business owners just aren't getting it when it comes to Web design. It has been proven over and over again that Web surfers prefer certain things when visiting sites. The list below is short, sweet and to-the-point. It will help to guide you as you design, or redesign, you...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Oct 28, 2004
Screen Size Compatibility Can Make Or Break Your Design
Have you ever visited a Web site that looked, well … strange? Something about it just wasn't right. The design was well done but it just didn't seem to fit the screen. It happens quite a bit. The cause is lack of attention on the designer's part. One of the most challenging things a Web design...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Oct 28, 2004
What To Avoid To Make Your Website Design Effective?
The effective design is this one, which is maximum simplified, conformable to your users because they are your main purpose. This one, simply and clearly announcing what is your website about. This one, quickly offering the users exactly what they are expecting to see on your pages without being tro...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Oct 28, 2004
Flash Web Design: Pros And Cons
Flash is a powerful web technology that achieves a high level of visual impact from the graphical point of view. Unfortunately, it is widely misused in web design. There are still many problems with Flash, especially related to usability and search engine behaviour; we need to thoroughly understand ...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Oct 28, 2004
The Case For Minimalist Web Page Design
With the increased affordability of web space and bandwidth, the growing use of high speed modems, and the abundance of implementation technologies like Flash, audio and video, comes the temptation to overuse them in web page design. One important characteristic that has always differented good w...
Type : Design Principles
Level : All levels
Added : Oct 28, 2004
Simplify Your Web Site For Clarity And Ease Of Use
There are plenty of web sites out there in which basic elements of design are ignored. The viewer may experience overkill and frustration, instead of gently receiving the message or information. Here are some simple ways to help clarify your web site's message for your company or organization. Use ...
Type : Website Usability
Level : Beginner
Added : Oct 28, 2004
Do's And Don'ts Of A Professional Website
A professional website is, above all else, professional. What constitutes professional though? This question has been asked by many, and the answers are as varied as those asking the question. There are at least a hundred or more possible aspects to consider, some consisting of parts of others, such...
Type : Design Principles
Level : All levels
Added : Oct 28, 2004
