The dawn of Website design may not be too far into the distant past but the landscape of web design has undergone many significant forms and modifications. No longer dopes putting up a simple table, a navigation bar and some slap-on content. There are advanced technologies and software programmes that make Web design into an art that encompasses both design and technology. Of course, this means that mistakes are more likely to occur and they can be more costly when they do.
Balance is important in design and Web design is no exception. One way of easily avoiding potential problems with balance on a website is to centre the layout. This doesn’t always make for the most original design but it does solve a common design problem.
If a user visits your Web page and can’t locate what they were looking for, they may deem your site irrelevant and may never be again be tempted to visit. You need your navigation to be on one place and positioned at a prominent place on your site rather than random links and buttons popping up all over the place.
When it comes to online text, Times New Roman or any other font that lends itself to print is not a good choice online. They are much harder to read online. Instead, use fonts such as Verdana, Arial or Tahoma. In terms of size, somewhere between 9 and 11 point is fine. Header text should be larger but don’t get carried away.
Colour should match on your site but there should also be a variety. If there are two or more colours, you can apply some style and they don’t necessarily need to work together. If colour isn’t your strong point, it may be wise to just work with one. Bright colours need to be treated with extra tact as they can overwhelm the user. If you insist on including them, mix them with neutral colours.
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