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Added for You - Basic Web Design Standards
Remember the training programs, seminars, and workshops you had to attend when you were on the corporate side of the table? You were expected to complete course after course for professional development and skill enhancement. Well, where do you get your training now that you are on your own? Do you learn from your clients? Are they the best teachers? What about your competitors?Here are six ways to educate yourself and keep your professional edge:d on the content. This may shed light on the way the website should look and behave.
4. Keep it consistent
Generally, the language and look of one page should be very similar to that of the other pages in the website. You don’t want the users to feel as though they are bouncing from one website to another.
5. Make website navigation clear and simple
Keep in mind that if a user has to search too hard for information on your website, they won’t search at all. They’re more apt to search for a simpler website. The terms used as links to navigate a website should be brief
We all know that traffic is the most essential thing for a successful Internet business company. There are a lot of reliable ways to jumpstart your traffic flows, though most of them would cost some money. In this article I'd like to tell you about my favorite web promotion tactics, which wouldn't cost you a single cent. Moreover, some of them will save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The first tactic alone can generate you over $2,000 equivalent of f
So, what makes one website stand out as superior to another? The fact is, efficient website design is a science. The architecture behind a well designed website is beyond the scope of the article, however, there are certain attributes that are key in efficient website design. Here are 6 things to remember when designing a website.
1. Have a targeted market
Understanding and defining who you are marketing to should be the first step in developing your website. The market of a website should dictate the look and the language of that website. A website designed for a law firm will naturally be dramatically different from a website designed for a rock band, from the ground up. The website should be representative of the company’s principles and preferences. Failure in this area may take away from the credibility of the company.
2. Have a definite focus
Keep the focus of each page to a minimum. Don’t try to fit everything in on one page. Separating subjects into different pages will help keep your website more defined and organized. A website with poorly organized, or poorly categorized, content can often look overwhelming and will discourage the reader from remaining on your website.
3. Content is King
The content of your website should be your top priority. Text that describes your company, your products or services, your company’s vision, and so on, in a concise, easily understood manner is key. I recommend that you write the content for your site before you ever start in the design process. Have as many people as you can proof read your content to ensure that it is sensible and flows well. Ask others questions about the impression of your company they get based on the content. This may shed light on the way the website should look and behave.
4. Keep it consistent
Generally, the language and look of one page should be very similar to that of the other pages in the website. You don’t want the users to feel as though they are bouncing from one website to another.
5. Make website navigation clear and simple
Keep in mind that if a user has to search too hard for information on your website, they won’t search at all. They’re more apt to search for a simpler website. The terms used as links to navigate a website should be brief,
The more you know about people the easier it gets to run a small business. This statement is so true, yet I don't know many business owners that use this power principle.Are you working long hours? Do you have few holidays? Would you like to grow your business, but you already work many hours and don't want to work any harder? This article is for you!When it comes to recruitment there are 3 key points to understand. Business owners fail to understa
So, what makes one website stand out as superior to another? The fact is, efficient website design is a science. The architecture behind a well designed website is beyond the scope of the article, however, there are certain attributes that are key in efficient website design. Here are 6 things to remember when designing a website.
1. Have a targeted market
Understanding and defining who you are marketing to should be the first step in developing your website. The market of a website should dictate the look and the language of that website. A website designed for a law firm will naturally be dramatically different from a website designed for a rock band, from the ground up. The website should be representative of the company’s principles and preferences. Failure in this area may take away from the credibility of the company.
2. Have a definite focus
Keep the focus of each page to a minimum. Don’t try to fit everything in on one page. Separating subjects into different pages will help keep your website more defined and organized. A website with poorly organized, or poorly categorized, content can often look overwhelming and will discourage the reader from remaining on your website.
3. Content is King
The content of your website should be your top priority. Text that describes your company, your products or services, your company’s vision, and so on, in a concise, easily understood manner is key. I recommend that you write the content for your site before you ever start in the design process. Have as many people as you can proof read your content to ensure that it is sensible and flows well. Ask others questions about the impression of your company they get based on the content. This may shed light on the way the website should look and behave.
4. Keep it consistent
Generally, the language and look of one page should be very similar to that of the other pages in the website. You don’t want the users to feel as though they are bouncing from one website to another.
5. Make website navigation clear and simple
Keep in mind that if a user has to search too hard for information on your website, they won’t search at all. They’re more apt to search for a simpler website. The terms used as links to navigate a website should be brief
Few personalities dominated the American scene like basball slugger George Herman “Babe” Ruth. He entered the major leagues as a pitcher, but also won fame with the Boston Red Sox as a powerful hitter.Since a pitcher can’t play every day, somebody recommended Babe be placed in the outfield. This may have been one of baseball’s greatest decisions.Babe was traded to the New York Yankees in 1920, and became a superstar, media personality, and a hero t
2. Have a definite focus
Keep the focus of each page to a minimum. Don’t try to fit everything in on one page. Separating subjects into different pages will help keep your website more defined and organized. A website with poorly organized, or poorly categorized, content can often look overwhelming and will discourage the reader from remaining on your website.
3. Content is King
The content of your website should be your top priority. Text that describes your company, your products or services, your company’s vision, and so on, in a concise, easily understood manner is key. I recommend that you write the content for your site before you ever start in the design process. Have as many people as you can proof read your content to ensure that it is sensible and flows well. Ask others questions about the impression of your company they get based on the content. This may shed light on the way the website should look and behave.
4. Keep it consistent
Generally, the language and look of one page should be very similar to that of the other pages in the website. You don’t want the users to feel as though they are bouncing from one website to another.
5. Make website navigation clear and simple
Keep in mind that if a user has to search too hard for information on your website, they won’t search at all. They’re more apt to search for a simpler website. The terms used as links to navigate a website should be brief
After you have built your website the next natural step is to start promoting it. You can start with submitting your site to the various search engines and directories.For those of you who either have a site now or are planning to have one in the future, you will of course want your site to be listed in the search engine index and directories.You will thus need to decide if you want to submit your site to each individual search engine and directory
3. Content is King
The content of your website should be your top priority. Text that describes your company, your products or services, your company’s vision, and so on, in a concise, easily understood manner is key. I recommend that you write the content for your site before you ever start in the design process. Have as many people as you can proof read your content to ensure that it is sensible and flows well. Ask others questions about the impression of your company they get based on the content. This may shed light on the way the website should look and behave.
4. Keep it consistent
Generally, the language and look of one page should be very similar to that of the other pages in the website. You don’t want the users to feel as though they are bouncing from one website to another.
5. Make website navigation clear and simple
Keep in mind that if a user has to search too hard for information on your website, they won’t search at all. They’re more apt to search for a simpler website. The terms used as links to navigate a website should be brief
The other day I came across an online issue of Foreign Policy magazine, and its author said there are two ways to dramatically reduce oil consumption:(1) Use railways instead of trucking to ship commodities more than 100 miles; and(2) Distribute the workforce by allowing individuals to labor off-site, mostly from home.Telecommuting has been tried, with only partial success. Why hasn’t it really taken hold?I believe it hasn’t caught on
4. Keep it consistent
Generally, the language and look of one page should be very similar to that of the other pages in the website. You don’t want the users to feel as though they are bouncing from one website to another.
5. Make website navigation clear and simple
Keep in mind that if a user has to search too hard for information on your website, they won’t search at all. They’re more apt to search for a simpler website. The terms used as links to navigate a website should be brief, but descriptive of the content they lead to. I also recommend that most websites include more then one navigation section (i.e. if you designate the left side of the page as a navigation area, consider placing a less apparent navigation section at the bottom of the page).
6. Design for speed
You have a maximum of about 30 seconds to capture the attention of your visitors. This time decreases dramatically if your site is slow to load. For this reason, graphics used should be small or optimized. Also, while features such as Flash, audio/video, and animations certainly have their place, they should be used in moderation on most websites.
Implementation of these tips will move your website in the right direction.
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