Friday, 27 May 2016

Do's and Don'ts of Website Design

Everyone owns a site or a blog these days. It's the next thing that one owns after a smartphone. So when there is so much competition out there in the digital world, how will you survive and rise up to be one of those really popular sites that people keep coming back to? There are some very simple things that one ought to follow, in order to create an elegant yet stylish website that is not just user-friendly, but also speaks volumes about your brand or yourself (in case of a personal blog). I have compiled a humble comparison between some good and bad elements of website design that you may incorporate in your layout. 


1. It's either high-res or useless!
Your site is the link between you and your customer. It is your brand's identity. Make sure that the images that you use on your site are high resolution ones that are taken from legitimate sources. You could use Pexels for this purpose.


2. Minimalistic is the new fantastic!
Simple and elegant designs are many day more appealing than a jarring website filled with unnecessary content and images.


3. Are you socially visible?
If your social media buttons aren't positioned strategically, you are bound to lose your customers who could be potential influencers for your brand. Place your social media icons in such a way that they are in the first fold of your homepage and pretty prominent for users to click and follow your profiles.


4. Less is always more!
It is a myth that your site must be loaded with content. All you need to ensure is that your content is of good quality and relevant. Keep minimum text on all your pages, so that viewers landing on your site are not stressed out to read huge volumes of random words.


5. KISS - Keep It Simple Silly!
Always adhere to this golden rule while designing your homepage. If your homepage is simple and easy to follow, you have higher probability of visitors navigating deeper into other pages on your site. 


6. Clear Call-to-Action is the key to Increased Conversion!
CTA buttons are an integral part of your revenue system. Make sure that there is high clarity in the suggestions, positions and meanings of each of these buttons used on your site.


7. Move the coins smartly
Navigate your users very wisely when they land on your website. Ask them the correct questions that makes them view the most relevant and intended pages on your site.


Hope these tips help you in designing a really kick-ass website for yourself! In case you are stuck and need further help regarding this, click here to get in touch with some really great website designers.



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