Website Checklist
10 Basic Things Your Website Should Have ... - all short sentences and paragraphs (more reader friendly) - lots of "white" space (more appealing) - graphics (makes site more interesting and entertaining) - links (widens reader interest)(boosts search engine ranking) - search en...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Nov 18, 2004
How to Chose Stock Photography for your Web Site
So youve decided to take the plunge. You know that stock photography is an effective tool for your web business, but where do you start and how do you choose the stock photo thats right for you. Here are some tips to get you started so that you are happy with your choice. 1. Decide where you wan...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Nov 18, 2004
Design Details: Important Or Not?
When it comes to web development, there is a fine line between worrying too much about details and not worrying about them enough. For many people, it's easy to obsess over minor issues. They get caught up in making their site "perfect," even though the details under consideration don't make ...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Nov 18, 2004
3 Tips On Using Contrast
If you have a website, it needs to grab attention. You have to catch a visitor's interest and make him or her want to delve into your site. Otherwise, the site won't do you much good, no matter how much traffic you're getting. If visitors land on a page that is visually uninteresting, you will...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Nov 18, 2004
3 Reasons Not To Use Uppercase
Sometimes it's ok to use uppercase. Capital letters can add a touch of class to the apperance of your page. However, they should be used very sparingly. There are three reasons why you should avoid them in most cases: 1. It is hard for the human eye to recognize words in all caps. This is becaus...
Type : Design Principles
Level : All levels
Added : Nov 18, 2004
Increase Your Traffic By Recovering Your Lost Visitors
If you spend any time surfing the Internet, you've probably encountered a few error messages. Error messages have numerous causes, such as misspellings, outdated links or internal server errors. When an error is encountered, your server will display specific generic error pages according to the...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Experienced
Added : Nov 18, 2004
Do You Make This Obvious Web Design Mistake?
The most common web design mistake is to design for the exception, and to ignore the obvious. That's because designing for the obvious is boring, while designing for the exception is fun. Some years ago, I was involved in designing content management software. We spent a lot of time designing br...
Type : Design Principles
Level : All levels
Added : Nov 17, 2004
Take The Logo Litmus Test
Here is your C.I.T.T. (pronounced "kit") [Color • Illustrate• Type • Test] COLOR. Color plays a major role in influencing particular moods and feelings about your company. Don't believe me? Look at Dove™ soap. You'll find the shampoo bottles are white. White conveys purity, simplicity and a s...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Nov 17, 2004
Design Matters In Our Visual Culture
First impressions often leave lasting impressions. Impressions also result in people's perceptions. There goes that age-old debate -- "Perception versus Reality." I say that perception is someone's impression of reality. And sometimes... no matter what is reality, you just can't change people'...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Beginner
Added : Nov 17, 2004
6 Major Considerations In Re-Designing Your Web Site
Designing a website is a very big step towards running an online business. To have a good website for a successful online business, you have to follow lots of rules and recommendations that are directed by professional eBusiness leaders. From developing a strategy for your website functionality t...
Type : Design Principles
Level : Experienced
Added : Nov 17, 2004
