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Tips for Good Web Site Design

Seven quick tips to think about while designing your web site layout


Tip 1

Each web page on your site must have a purpose - Promote your company, Provide product information, Ask for feedback, Provide feedback, etc.. All these pages should play a role in your ultimate goal of growing your business.

Tip 2

Navigation around your web site must be clearly visible and easy to use.

Tip 3

Contact information should be clearly visible. A 'Contact' page is a minimum. It's also advisable to include contact information on every page of your web site. So if a page of your site is printed, your contact details will be provided.

Tip 4

Minimise the use of flashing and moving objects, which can be distracting and can clutter a site and make your essential products or services harder to find.

Tip 5

Not everyone has broadband. Make sure each page loads as fast as possible. There are still a fair number of users surfing the internet with slower, less efficient, dial-up access. Ensure that images are optimised for viewing on the internet and there is a purpose for every image.

Tip 6

Make your site easy to read by all. Use standard fonts, like Arial, Verdana and Times New Roman, which will be available on Mac's as well as PC's. Use a font size that can be read with out squinting. Choose a text and background colour that doesn't cause eye strain.

Tip 7

Limit page lengths to no more than two page-downs whenever possible. It is better for quicker page loading and visitor attention. Break up large amounts of text into short paragraphs, which are easier and more inviting to read.


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Multidisciplined design consultancy specialising in creative support services for industry and commerce, both in Europe and Asia. This site has a small Flash animition on each page.

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