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| − | If you are doubtful about the value of good website design, all you need to do is compare a site such as Facebook with the sort of personal pages hosted through portals such as Google or Yahoo. You will immediately see how they are different and will start to understand that web design is a crucial component of a site. To discover more about designing an effective website, read on.
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| − | Don't use OnExit popups on your website. This tactic is mainly used by internet marketers who are trying a last-ditch attempt to get a sale. Word about these kinds of popups get around, and they will kill your reputation as a marketer. Mozilla has even taken steps to suppress the text on these popups, citing security risks.
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| − | When you're thinking about how to design a website, you need to be sure to think about the navigation. You want your navigation to be easily accessible and easy to use. Put the navigation bar on every page in a noticeable place. Also, make sure that it flows well with the rest of your page and doesn't distract visitors.
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| − | Incorporate a site map into your website. Site maps serve several purposes. First, they make navigation throughout your site much easier for visitors. Second, the major search engines can utilize it to index your entire site. This means your search engine optimization improves, and your website receives more exposure, giving you more profit-earning potential.
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| − | Learn how to use colors to influence your readers. Every color has a certain feeling that it can induce. For example, using black backgrounds or images could bring up feelings of depression and darkness. The use of a color like yellow is associated with happiness. Take the time to read up on the psychology of colors when determining your site's color scheme.
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| − | Every page of your website should have a way to return to the main page, or "home." This ensures that when users navigate deeper into your site, they always have a way to start over if they lose place of what got them to the page they are on currently.
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| − | Create a comprehensive "About Us" page. A lot of websites offer nothing of substance in this area, and some even leave this page empty. Therefore, it is a good idea for you to spice things up a bit! Get a little personal with this information by describing how you got started with website creation, who your family members are, and what your business goals are.
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| − | Choose your web host carefully. Some hosts require you to link to them, while others may force you to install their pop-ups. You should also test their performance using one of the many tools available for free online, as you do not want to host with someone who is consistently slow or crashing.
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| − | As you begin to develop your website design skills, you should start small. Build a series of simple sites, then use them to identify areas for improvement. Try starting with a couple basic pages that just have text in order to see how you do.
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| − | Organize your links and avoid putting too many links in one area of your site. Doing this can confuse visitors and make them leave your site. If you do have many low- to mid-importance links, emulate the "blogrolls" seen in many blogs and tuck them away in a column on the right side of the page.
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| − | Site security is always something you want to consider. If you're handling data on your site like credit card numbers or PayPal accounts, purchasing an SSL certificate is probably in your best interest. Also, check with your particular website host about any type of security features they're offering in your package.
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| − | You might want to look up videos online if you become lost at all during your website development process. You can find a lot of videos on places like youtube which give you step by step tutorials on what you should be doing during your web designing processes.
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| − | Make sure your business logo is well-designed and prominently on every page of your site. Your logo is a key component of your brand, and it should be one of the first things people see when they go to your website. If you can't come up with a good idea for a logo, there are design firms that will make you one at relatively low cost.
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| − | Step one was to learn how to build a site, and step two is to get down to work and create your design.
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| − | The general idea here is to get the gist of web page design, not to become a pro overnight. Once you start to learn about a few different tactics, you will understand the concepts behind website creation and will be able to translate your knowledge into tangible design features. Check back with these tips if you've had any difficulties.
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