Basics of good web design
There are a number of things that
should be considered when building a website and here at Indalo Design
it is important to get these right from the start. Usability. Is the
most important aspect of web design. The site must work efficiently
and download quickly. Your site might look great but does it function
properly. If visitors can not find their way around your site they are
less likely to return. One should always consider your target audience.
If your website was for the rental of a holiday villa you would want a
precise description with good images of the property and the area and
what it has to offer. Quality photography is essential for this type
of site. Navigation is very important. Your visitors should be able to
find their way around your site easily. Good site navigation usually
means and well structured site. Your menu should be well laid out and
easily understandable. Links to other pages and resources should also
be visible. Page structure is also very important. Your information and
graphics should be laid out properly with the most important at the
top. Do not try to put too much text on a single page as scrolling is
generally not liked especially horizontal. The content of your pages is
today more so than ever is important. Some search engines no longer
pay any relevance to meta information they instead look at the
contents of the page instead, so key words and phrases should be
present here. Accessibility to everyone, regardless of browser,
platform, operating system, plug-in or disability is one of the most
important factor. You should try not to shut any web user out due to
accessibility. Your website should function and appear properly on all
browsers.
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