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.

Do you know The Roommate Rules?

Scared of sharing your room with a stranger? Well, to be honest, you should be a little anxious about this as it might unknowingly affect a lot of things for you, both personally and professionally. Although you have very little power to know everything about your potential roommate before starting to live with him/her. However, once you have decided that he/she is the one, you need to bear certain things in mind to make things a lot easier for you. Listed below are few pointers to help you stay amicably with your roomie.

1. Present a crystal clear image of yourself beforehand: Mention you habits and preferences in a polite manner to your roomie before itself. Don't let him/her discover your choices as and when instances take place. That you have an OCD for neatness, you are an early riser, you are an introvert, you prefer listening to music in high volume, etc. should be clearly communicated to him/her.

2. Resolve matters when they are little: Never let any issue grow bigger until you have a complete showdown. Try and talk about the bothering issues and resolve them then and there.

3. Respect your roommate's belongings: It's always fine to borrow something with your roomie's permission. However, don't take undue advantage of his liberty and start assuming his belongings to be your's. Respect his stuff and be courteous. Ensure that you never cross the line here.

4. Watch whom you bring to your room: You may have group study sessions or even a partner with whom you'd want to spend some time. But make sure that you discuss with your roommate about this and know that he/she is comfortable with this.

5. Maintain safety measures: Always remember to lock doors and windows before leaving the apartment. This may seem silly, but its quite easy to be careless. Never assume that the other person would've taken care of the doors/stove. Make sure that you physically check each time you step out.

6. Extend a hand of friendship: A roommate need not be a good friend, but just imagine if he/she was. It would be really great to have a buddy in your roommate. Things would get so much easier. more fun and interesting to spend your bachelor days with an awesome roomie. Try to befriend him/her and keep things simple.

7. Learn to adapt to new things: Your roommate may follow a different religion, speak a different language or have a staunch belief of his own that you may disagree with. Best thing to do in such situations is to be open to everything and accept new things in a positive manner. You'd be surprised to find out so many interesting things yourself and who knows, you may learn a new language itself!

8. Always follow the Golden Rule: The Golden Rule, as we all know it, states that - "Always treat the other person in a similar way you'd want to be treated." Isn't it so simple to follow this rule? Follow this and you'll discover the meaning of the word MAGIC!

If you think you could add a few more points to this list, please feel free to mention them in the comments below. I see a lot of students looking out for roommates right now before migrating to the USA for doing their Masters from a reputed University. For all those who are still on the hunt, check out this site and find your suitable roomie! All the very best and don't forget to share your experience here.

How Indians transform when they go abroad!

Have you ever wondered why some Indians completely change once they migrate to foreign countries? Small things like accent, habits, and behavior undergo massive changes. So here's my take on this scenario where I have depicted a situation with respect to the same guy who would behave in separate manners when in India and in America.

Independence day scenes!

Jains be like!

Garbage just got a status update!

Driving is a whole new experience!

Pedestrian crossing has to be American to respect it!

Have you noticed anything else like this in your friends or relatives? Share your instances with us in the comments below.