The Importance of Website Design Rules
When it comes to website design, extra attention should be paid to every minute detail to make sure it performs optimally to serve the purpose of its existence. One common error found in a web design is the existence of large and heavy files that require tremendous amount of patience on the part of the visitor to actually be able to view it.
Let sneak a view into the elements that makes up a good website design.
1) Don’t use splash pages.
Splash pages are the first pages you see when you arrive at a website. They normally have a very beautiful image with words like ‘welcome’ or ‘click here to enter’. In fact, they are just a ‘pretty vase’ that serves no real purpose. Give them the value of your site up front without the splash page.
2) No excessive banner advertisements
Normally you will find these at the top of the web page where they will be advertising something (not always related to the site) but sometimes they will be elsewhere on the page as well. Blatant ads such as banners tend to be regarded as being less credible and it is a total waste of website space Web surfers tend to ignore such banner ads so adding them would only mean a waste of virtual real estate space. The best way to utilize web space would be to use good contents and weave your affiliate links into them so that the users would not feel coerced into buying.
3) Make the navigation as simple as possible
Navigation should be made very simple so that even a young child can understand. Do stay away from any form of Flash based menu or even multi-tiered menu as they only serve to add more complication to the layout. If you make it difficult for them, they will leave your site. Your website design should include the construction a sitemap that will make it easy for them to find what they want.
4) There should be a clear indicator showing where the user is currently on the website
When you have successfully captured their attention and enjoying the whole experience perusing your website, you will want to make them know where they are at the moment without feeling lost. With this map, they can directly head to the information they are looking for. This can be achieved by making sure that each page has its own title and some form of trail that shows them which links they have been to and which is new for them. If you create any form of confusion, you will drive the visitors away.
5) Use less audio
Your favorite tune may be repulsive to some visitors, so use music sparingly. Sound files should be used sparingly. If you insist on adding audio, make sure they have some control over it - volume or muting controls would work fine. By applying all these website design tips we share, you can expect to reap long term benefits from continuous traffic from returning visitors to your website.
